…Civilian objects that are being used to engage in or support hostilities may lose their protected civilian status and be legitimate military targets. Civilian objects that may be legitimate military targets. Some facilities or objects that…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 9 SPECIFIC TARGETING RESTRICTIONS Targeting restrictions under LoW prohibit intentional attacks on civilians, civilian populations, and protected entities such as the wounded, sick, prisoners of war, medical units, religious…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 23 Weaponeering for non-air domain targets is typically conducted by other components. Weaponeering for space (non-terrestrial) targets is conducted by the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC), in…

Component Targeting Processes C-3 apart from the joint air tasking cycle and contains functions, processes, and procedures that are performed in peacetime, both before and after conflicts. Figure C-1. Joint Air Tasking Cycle Joint…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-19 run attrition models to estimate the probability of the weapon system arriving at the target, and include probability of release or probability of arrival (PA). Other factors include maintenance failure…

96 APPENDIX B FEDERATED SUPPORT TO TARGETING AND ASSESSMENT INTRODUCTION Targeting and assessment requirements are typically more than theaters can support internally, due to deficiencies in manpower and specialized expertise. Thus, in practice, targeting is federated…

…Further, assessment takes place in phase 6, targeting assessment. Figure II-16. Engage Engage Update mission plans Further information required Conduct dynamic assessment of target Evaluate Issue orders Execute orders Support weapon flyout Attack target Confirm…

…Once a target’s vulnerabilities are known, appropriate target engagement capabilities are assigned. Target engagement capabilities may be either lethal or nonlethal weapons or capabilities. All target engagement types must be accounted for in capabilities analysis…

…TARGET CHARACTERISTICS Every target has distinct intrinsic or acquired characteristics, the most important of which affect how the entity or behavior is targeted. Intrinsic characteristics are the initial, original, or designed characteristics a target. Acquired characteristics…

51 find phase is a probable target nominated for further investigation and development in the fix phase. Fix The fix phase positively identifies an emerging target as worthy of engagement and determines its position and other…

…Local target type selection for the information campaign. PLANNING FUNCTION—When determining what type of activities may take place, consider: Adaptation and/or Research and Development Take ideas from the assessment node and try out the…

52 the target, maintained by appropriate sensors or sensor combinations; a sensor prioritization scheme (if required); and updates on the target’s window of vulnerability (if required). The process may also be run partially “in reverse…

11 › Confirm CID of the target as hostile before taking action against it (see Chapter Three). › Submitting timely MISREPs and otherwise supporting tactical assessment efforts. PRINCIPLES OF TARGETING Targeting is focused on achieving objectives. The purpose…

Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities III-3 (f) Define criteria for identification of TSTs in the OA. These coordination tasks are normally accomplished through the JFC established JTCB or like body. (2) Joint Targeting Coordination…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 10 considerations specific to a given operation. Theater-Specific ROE. The CCDR’s theater-specific ROE addresses strategic and political sensitivities of an AOR and approved by the CJCS…

…All except one of the targets were chosen because of their direct connection to terrorist activity. The single exception was the Benina military airfield which based Libyan fighter aircraft. This target was hit to preempt Libyan…

…General Restrictions on Targeting a. Protection of the Civilian Population and Civilian/Protected Objects. Civilian populations and civilian/protected objects may not be intentionally targeted, although there are exceptions to this rule. Civilian objects consist of…

17 CHAPTER TWO DELIBERATE TARGETING GENERAL Planning encompasses all the means through which strategies and courses of action (COA) are developed, such as contingency and crisis action planning, as well as operational or campaign design. The…

…Nonlethal target engagement provides the JFC a range of flexible target engagement options. The scalability, selectability, and responsiveness of nonlethal capabilities provide the JFC the means to engage all target types: facilities (e.g., to clear…

…In addition to normal target nomination procedures, JFCs establish procedures through which land or maritime force commanders can specifically identify those interdiction targets they are unable to engage with organic assets within their operational areas that…