Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities III-7 (a) Develops OA-wide joint targeting guidance, objectives, and priorities (normally accomplished in conjunction with component planners as part of the joint planning group [JPG]). (b) Coordinates, deconflicts…

Products of the Phase Products include various tactical, operational, and campaign assessment products discussed further in Chapter Four, along with recommendations for future action. 45 45 Products of the Phase Products include various tactical, operational, and…

75 the battle rhythm or, worse, result in targeting errors. Thus, CAOC targeteers should coordinate with their combatant command’s J-2 to ensure a standardized BE# naming convention is used. Standard DPI numbering is also…

The Targeting Assessment Process D-7 (d) Federated BDA. Federated BDA allows the supported CCDR to establish preplanned partnerships to share responsibilities and leverage appropriate expertise from outside the theater. The CCDR may request federated BDA…

…See Military Standard- 2525C, Common Warfighting Symbology, for additional guidance on the use and discussion of graphic control measures and symbols for the joint force. (4) Communications and ISR systems provide communications, ISR, targeting, and ballistic…

…The final stage produces a list of validated target nominations that will be submitted to higher authority for approval on target nomination lists. Target Nomination. Once targets are identified and validated, they are nominated through proper…

72 protected from attack (based on ROE, LOAC, or international law) and help speed target development once the battle rhythm has started. Collateral Damage Estimates Often, a target is on the RTL or NSL because of…

…These are further examined through target system or nodal analysis to yield target sets, targets, critical elements, and aimpoints. Such analysis carries a considerable information-flow cost, however. In order to properly identify collection and exploitation…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 35 support, and national-to-tactical SIGINT integration. The 480 ISRW leverages federated mission partners to synchronize timely, significant intelligence using a problem-centric, sensor-agnostic approach in support…

25 The tasking cycle has usually been represented as a set of distinct processes that separately accomplish targeting, apportion and allocate joint air capabilities, and produce the ATO. In fact, these processes are all closely interrelated…

…This is especially important for targeting, since it cuts across CAOC divisional lines and involves a great deal of interaction with organizations outside the CAOC. As the primary “keepers” of targeting during peacetime, AIS targeteers must…

…79 Equipping Targeting Organizations.......................................................................................... 80 Training and Exercises.............................................................................................................. 81 SUGGESTED READINGS.......................................................................................................... 85 APPENDICES APPENDIX A. Targeting and Legal Considerations ................................................................... 88 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 88 Basic Principles of the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) and Their Targeting Implications ... 88…

…Special Operations Component Targeting Special operations targeting and mission planning are interrelated functions and processes; neither is accomplished in isolation of the other. The targeting process supports planning by providing commanders and planners with a methodology…

…This concern for reduced CD usually results in stability operations having more restrictive ROE than typical major combat operations, and targeteers can expect a much larger restricted target list (RTL). All planners and operators must remain…

The Targeting Assessment Process D-9 target elements means an assessment cell can provide an estimate of success refined with the latest available information. As more definitive data becomes available, the assessment becomes less of an…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 42 Air Force Weapon System TTPs (AFTTPs):  AFTTP 3-1.DCGS, Distributed Common Ground Station  AFTTP 3-3.AOC, Combat Fundamentals–Air Operations Center  AFTTP 3…

…Complicates friendly targeting and analysis. Deceives attacking force of actual defensive positions and strength. Air defense more concentrated in one particular area. Indicates location of numerous high-value targets, such as armor, sustainment, artillery, or command…

Legal Considerations in Targeting A-7 it is practical to do so consistent with mission accomplishment. To that end and as far as military requirements dictate, methods and means of attack should be employed with due…

…Missiles represent a particularly difficult and dangerous threat because of their proliferation, advances in missile technologies (perhaps coupled with WMD), and the often fleeting nature of adversary missile targets. Unmanned aircraft are a new challenge to…

Chapter III III-2 JP 3-60 design must be able to identify adversary critical vulnerabilities and execute all phases of joint targeting efficiently and continuously. e. Other Considerations. Offensive military activities (e.g., electronic attack…