8 Examining these stages in light of the air tasking cycle and its relationship to deliberate targeting, described in Chapter Two, it is easy to see that targeting is absolutely integral to the tasking process. Further…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 7 may require special consideration and caution. Sensitive Target. These are targets for which planned actions warrant Presidential or SecWar approval. Sensitive target criteria are normally delineated by JFCs…

Appendix B B-4 JP 3-60 nomination, through development and execution, and then back to the targeteers, becomes even more critical in these instances. (6) Combat Assessment (CA). At the tactical and operational levels, assessment…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting Table of Contents Foreword ………………… ............................................................................................... i Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO TARGETING .............................................................. 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF TARGETING ........................................................................... 1 DEFINITIONS, ENTITY TYPES, AND CHARACTERISTICS ...................................... 3 PROCESSES…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-23 4. The term “emerging target” is used to describe a detection that meets sufficient criteria to be evaluated as a potential target. The criticality and time-sensitivity of an emerging…

Chapter II II-12 JP 3-60 (7) Target List Development. Various target lists may be identified for use by the JFC. It is imperative that procedures be in place for additions or deletions to the…

Executive Summary xvi JP 3-60  Coordinate components’ deliberate and dynamic targeting via established procedures. Federated Targeting Support The Joint Staff intelligence directorate of a joint staff normally ensures that federated targeting support requirements are…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-17 (2) During any current operation, the joint targeting process also documents the logical linkage between tasks, effects, objectives, and guidance. This documentation traces the analytical reasoning that supported the nominated…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-5 desired end state. The ability to generate the type and extent of effects necessary to achieve the commander’s objectives distinguishes effective targeting. For more information on end state and…

…Positively identified target. Figure II-13. Fix Fix Initial Detection Battle Damage Assessment Detection Emerging Target Time- Sensitive Target Unknown High-Payoff Target Restricted/ No-Strike Target Retask Detection Define target/ target set Available Sensors/ Fire…

…Further, changes in weather may require changes to the platforms and/or weapons required to engage a particular target. › Re-targeting. If a target that was to be prosecuted is no longer a viable target for…

50 Emerging Target Emerging Emerging Target Target Probable TST Probable TST Probable TST Fix, track, and target IAW established TST procedures (see TST MTTP) Fix, track, and target IAW established TST Fix, track, and target IAW…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-9 (b) Target system components are a related group of entities within a target system that performs or contributes toward a similar function. The emphasis in component identification shifts from the…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 2 principle reinforces a tenet of airpower (synergistic effects), which entails the proper application of a coordinated force across multiple domains.4 The third principle emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 18 CHAPTER 3: THE TARGETING PROCESS The targeting process is both a joint- and component-level process. The overall joint process is complicated by the need to deconflict target…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-3 (a) Unplanned targets are known targets and are included on a target list, but not selected for engagement because the target was not nominated, was nominated but did not make…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 27 typically come from the ISRD’s TTA team. The purpose of the assessment phase is to determine the degree of success in achieving objectives, formulate any required follow…

Understanding Targets and Targeting I-9 c. High-Value and High-Payoff Targets. An HVT is a target that the enemy commander requires for the successful completion of the mission. HPTs are derived from the list…

…Joint Targeting Cycle Phase 6— Targeting Assessment The targeting assessment phase is a continuous process that assesses the effectiveness of the activities that occurred during the first five phases of the joint targeting cycle. The targeting…

GL-1 GLOSSARY PART I—ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS AFDD Air Force doctrine document AFTTP(I) Air Force tactics, techniques, and procedures (instruction) AOD air operations directive ATI asset target interaction ATO air tasking order ATP Army…