Dynamic Targeting (ASE - 6)

Question 1

time-sensitive target (TST)

Answer 1

JP 3-60 as “a target of such high priority to friendly forces that the joint forces commander (JFC) designates it as requiring immediate response because it poses (or will soon pose) a danger to friendly forces, or it is a highly lucrative, fleeting target of opportunity.”

****JP 1-02 defines TSTs as “Those targets requiring immediate response because they pose (or will soon pose) a clear and present danger to friendly forces or are highly lucrative, fleeting targets of opportunity.”

Question 2

phases in the MTTP TST process

Answer 2

find, fix, track, target, engage, and assess (F2T2EA)

find (detect)

fix (locate/ID)

track

target (decide)

engage (strike)

assess

Question 3

Emerging Target

Answer 3

The term “emerging target” will be used to describe a detection that meets sufficient criteria to be considered and developed as a potential TST.

Question 4

Assess Phase

Answer 4

determine whether the objectives or desired effects have been achieved and, for WMD TSTs, if there has been a WMD release.

Question 5

C2 Architecture for TST

Answer 5

The command and control (C2) architectures supporting TST should be robust, responsive, and scalable.

Question 6

Planning for TST

Answer 6

Intelligence Preparation Of The Battlespace (IPB)–A well-planned IPB is an enabler of successful TST prosecution. IPB allows the joint force and its components to focus their TST planning efforts, and may support positioning sensors and attack assets where they can provide the quickest response. Joint IPB must be predictive in nature, updated as necessary, and used to focus the ISR search and the exploitation efforts of the TST teams. Robust, pre-conflict IPB for each individual TST target type is essential for successful TST prosecution and directly leads to defined TST ISR search areas (named and target areas of interests, NAIs and TAIs).

Question 7

Planning for TST

Answer 7

Rules of Engagement (ROE)–ROE are the directives issued by competent military authority, which delineate the circumstances and limitations under which US forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered. The President, SECDEF, JFC, and component commanders may issue ROE applicable to TSTs. TSTs are lawful targets based on their military nature (such as military equipment) or reasonable nexus to the war-making ability of the enemy (such as senior regime leadership, or government agencies that support the war effort).

Question 8

Planning for TST

Answer 8

Collateral Damage (CD)–CD is defined as unintended physical damage to noncombatant persons or property occurring incidental to military operations. Collateral damage estimate (CDE) is the process to estimate and mitigate unintended and unnecessary damage to noncombatant persons or property. The President, SECDEF, CJCS, JFC, or component commanders may issue guidance concerning CD in both how it is estimated and what additional approval, if any, is required in the event CDE is HIGH. Consequence of execution (COE) is defined as damage or contamination of individuals or property as a result of a nuclear, biological, chemical, or toxic industrial chemicals/toxic industrial materials release occurring incidental to military operations. The President, SECDEF, CJCS, JFC, or component commanders may issue guidance concerning COE in both how it is estimated and what additional approval, if any, is required in the event of a release.