… The intelligence warfighting function plans much of the Army’s information collection that helps define the information environment and identifies potential audiences or physical targets for consideration.  Intelligence provides real-time insight into the…

Component Targeting Processes C-9 CONOPS or, if the new target or mission is of sufficient priority, request or direct diversion of committed assets. During this process, the commanders normally depend upon the operation center director…

…The JFC issues initial targeting guidance early in the planning effort. The joint targeting process occurs within this context. c. Detailed JIPOE, country assessments, and target system analysis (TSA) set the stage for detailed target development…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 20 given period. Air apportionment guidance should reflect prioritized operational objectives and applicable tactical tasks, with approximate weights of effort for each objective. The apportionment recommendation is approved by…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 40 diplomacy with a unique perspective on the nations of the world. The point of contact with DOS for intelligence, analysis, and research is the Bureau of Intelligence and…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-33 C2 arrangements should include the rapid identification and communication capabilities required for expedited decision making. Overall responsibility for mission execution remains with the components in order to accomplish coordination and…

…Assisting the joint force with coordination of IC target vetting. 5. Providing functional expertise on targeting and targeting-related issues undergoing JS, SecDef, and Presidential review. This includes, but is not limited to, command target lists…

Chapter III III-4 JP 3-60 (d) In multinational operations, the JTCB may be subordinate to a multinational targeting coordination board, with JFCs or their agents representing the joint force on the multinational board. (e…

…In order to discriminately choose certain targets over others, targeteers (a term used throughout this publication to refer to specialists trained in analyzing targets and developing targeting solutions to support the commander’s objectives) and other…

…Special operations forces (SOF) reconnaissance and direct action teams provided last-minute information on widely dispersed targets. At H-hour the parachute assault forces, forward-deployed forces, SOF, and air elements of the joint force simultaneously…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 19 TARGETING AND THE AIR TASKING CYCLE The joint air tasking cycle is an analytical, systematic cycle that focuses air efforts on accomplishing operational requirements. Much of the cycle…

Executive Summary xiv JP 3-60  Establish parameters for successful targeting within the JFC’s OA by promulgating intent, objectives, guidance, sequencing, and priorities.  Direct the formation, composition, and specific responsibilities of a joint…

…The process of obtaining products, services, and applications, or forces, or equipment, or material from organizations that are not forward deployed. (JP 1-02) restricted target list. A list of restricted targets nominated by elements of…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 38 Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO) Office is aligned under USSTRATCOM J-3 as the DoW operational lead for electromagnetic spectrum operations. The JEMSO Cells develop and execute processes…

6 THE TARGETING PROCESS Viewed generically, outside the context of overarching processes and the battle rhythm, the targeting process consists of the following general phases, most of which dovetail into the planning and tasking processes once…

…Radio and Internet propaganda from foreign countries that is aimed at the target country’s population and accuses the target country’s government of failure to meet the people’s needs.

Chapter III III-10 JP 3-60 (a) Work closely with J-3 and J-5 in developing targeting guidance, priorities, and objectives for inclusion in the JFC’s planning guidance, planning directives, and daily guidance…

12 Targeting is inherently estimative and anticipatory. Matching actions and effects to targets requires estimating and anticipating future outcomes. In some cases the outcome is straightforward, such as anticipating that disabling a fire control radar will…

…Advances in areas such as communications, information sharing, and targeting can increase the JFC’s opportunities to push joint capabilities to lower echelons in ways that improve tactical effectiveness while contributing to operational objectives. c. Operating…

II-1 CHAPTER II THE JOINT TARGETING CYCLE 1. General Activities a. Joint targeting is an integral part of joint operation planning and continues through publication of the campaign or contingency plan, OPORD, or fragmentary order…