…These factors include terrain (including urban settings), weather, topography, hydrology, EMS, and other environmental conditions in the operational area; distances associated with the deployment to the operational area and employment of joint capabilities; the location of…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 36 high-accuracy, all-weather, day-or-night strikes against ground targets. Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is a component MAJCOM of USSTRATCOM. AFGSC provides combat ready forces…

…The extent of danger to the civilian population varies with the type of military target attacked, terrain, weapons used, weather, and civilian proximity. b. Threats to civilians depend on engagement techniques, weapons used, nature of conflict…

…The selection of assets for a specific target will be based on many factors, such as the location and operational status of ISR and strike assets, support asset availability, weather conditions, ROE, target range, the number…

…Operations, plans, and intelligence personnel are the primary participants, but other functional area (e.g., logistics, weather, legal, and communications) subject matter experts (SMEs) also support the joint targeting cycle. Therefore, the organizational structure established by…

…Sixteenth Air Force (16 AF) leverages ISR, cyberspace operations, electromagnetic warfare, weather, public affairs, and information capabilities to provide multi-source intelligence, targeting support, and mission integration support to the USAF targeting enterprise, as well as…

…During force execution, the OE changes due to factors such as weather fluctuations and the enemy response to friendly actions. The senior intelligence duty officer (SIDO) in the COD monitors the enemy during execution and provides…

…Normally, targeting changes are needed due to adverse weather, assessment requirements, or modification of priorities. The ability to quickly recommend good alternate targets is very important to the flexibility of air and space power. Combat operations…

…These instructions should also consider the volume of friendly air traffic, friendly air defense requirements, identification friend or foe technology, weather, and adversary capabilities. Instructions contained in the SPINS and the ACO are updated as frequently…

…Force protection does not include actions to defeat the enemy or protect against accidents, weather, or disease. Force health protection (FHP)

119 intensity conflict assessment, weather effects, and logistic status. Formerly known (in less comprehensive form) as combat assessment or CA. Also called TA (AFDD 2-1.9) tactical control. Command authority over assigned or attached forces…

…They include factors such as weather, terrain, camouflage, and the civilian environment, all of which can influence engagement tactics and weapon selection. Temporal. These describe the target’s vulnerability to detection, engagement, or attack in relation…

…This applies to intelligence personnel as well as operators, weather personnel, IO specialists, and any others who are involved with CAOC targeting. It also includes federated and reachback partners. A number of courses provide training on…

…Other factors include maintenance failure, defenses, and weather. Weaponeering personnel should factor this attrition analysis and PA data into their PD calculations. (b) Assemble Data on Friendly Force Status, Factoring in Operational Limitations and Apportionment Guidance…

… Identify terrain and weather that supports enemy defensive operations.  Identify terrain and weather that supports friendly movement and maneuver.  Determine the impact of civil considerations and displaced civilians on friendly and enemy operations…

…All-source intelligence analysts study and provide mission-focused knowledge of the terrain and weather, civil considerations, and threat characteristics for a specified area or region of a foreign country— including the attitudes of the populace…