Joint Targeting I Flashcards
Definition of Joint Targeting?
the process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to them, taking account of operational requirements and capabilities
both joint- and component-level command function that:
- determines desired effects necessary to accomplish JFC objectives
- selects targets that achieve those effects
- selects or tasks the means to best engage those targets
Principles of joint targeting? (4)
Focused (achieving JFC’s objectives)
Effect-based
Interdisciplinary
Systematic
Framing joint targeting and planning? (2)
Joint targeting process supports planning…within the CDR’s objectives, guidance, and intent.
best method of accomplishing assigned tasks
Delineation of responsibility?
Each level of a joint force has certain authorities and responsibilities relative to joint targeting and planning.
Purpose of targeting? (WFF + link)
Its purpose is to integrate and synchronize fires (the use of available weapons systems to create specific lethal or non-lethal effects on TGT) into joint operations.
TGTing links desired effects to actions and tasks
Categories of TGT functions? FIVE-O
Facilities Individual Virtual Equipment Organization
6 Steps of JTC
1) End state and CDR’s OBJ
2) TGT Dev and prioritization
3) Capabilities Analysis
4) CDR’s Decision and Force Assignment
5) Mission Planning and Force Execution
6) Assessment
Step 1- End State and CDR’s Objectives
Drives TGTing Determines desired/undesired effects Sets TGTing priorities Specific Damage criteria Sets collection requirements Establishes restrictions
Step 2 - Target Development and Prioritization STDVVP
Entails systematic evaluation of potential target systems
Determines type and duration of action necessary to achieve CDR’s OBJ
Vetting and validation determines if a TGT remains a viable element of the system and whether it is a lawful TGT
Each CCMD determines its prioritization criteria in accordance with the mission and the CDR’s intent, guidance, and objectives.
3 Steps of TGT DEV and PRIO
- Target System Analysis (TSA)
- Entity-level target development
- Target List management
Four steps of Capabilities Analysis
- Target Vulnerability Assessment
- Capabilities Assignment
- Feasibility Assessment
- Effects estimate
Tactical Interpretation?
Target Engagement Authority (TEA): the authority to direct fires against approved targets. CDE level will dictate the appropriate TEA.
Positive Identification?
The reasonable certainty that a functionality and geospatially defined object of attack is a legitimate military target in accordance with the law of war and applicable ROE; also called PID
Commander’s Decision and Force Assignment
integrates previous phases of JTC and fuses capabilities analysis with available forces, sensors, and weapons systems
Ops primary -Assemble data on FF -assign forces To tgt and support mission -present tgting recommendations to JFC Issue tasking orders
Intel supporting
- consolidate tgt dev data
- match ISR to tgt
- maintain and predict enemy forces status
Provides vital link between planning and ops
Five steps in force assignment
- Consolidate Target Development and Capabilities Analysis results
- Assemble data on friendly force status, factoring in operational limitations and apportionment guidance
- Assign forces to specific targets and supporting missions
- Present joint targeting recommendations to the JFC for approval
- Issue Tasking orders to forces.
Definition TSA
target system analysis: All source examination of potential target system to determine relevance to stated objectives, military importance, and priority of attack. It is an open-ended analytic process produced through the intelligence production process using national and theater validated requirements as foundation
Components of Step 5? (2)
OPORD/frago/ATO
- desired mean point of impact
- weapons
- attack timing (deconfliction/coord)
- BDA tasking
JFC support
- target materials
- support relationship
- deconfliction
- dynamic tgting/TST guidance
What is Collateral Damage Estimate (CDE)
CDE is conducted before operations
CDR must conduct a proper proportionality analysis to use the amount of force required to achieve a direct and concrete military advantage
Facilitates risk estimation and mitigations
Identifies tgt engagement s sensitivity and associated risks
Required on every tgt IAW ROE
Target is weaponeered to balance accomplishing the mission with the risks to US forces and the risk for collateral damage
Step 3- definition of Capabilities Analysis (CEO)
Evaluating available capabilities with desired effects to determine appropriate options
Entry level target development (3)
Progress target from initial ID to execution level
Simultaneously conducted across the joint force. Submit individuals entities as TDNs by components, agencies, and MN partners
TDN entities submitted by analysts from across the joint force as a result of TSA and target development
Candidate Target List
A list of objects or entities submitted by component commanders, appropriate agencies, or the joint force cDR s staff for further development and inclusion on the JTL/ RTL or NSL
Restricted Target List
A list of restricted targets nominated by elements of the joint force and approved by the JFC. This list also includes restricted targets directed by higher authorities
No-strike list
A list of objects or entities characterized as protected from the effects of military operations under international law and/ ROE. Attacking these may violate LOAC or interfere with friendly relations with indigenous personnel or governments.
Joint Target List
A consolidated list of selected targets, upon which there is no restrictions placed, considered to have military significance in the JFC s operational area. Vetted and validated
Target Nomination List
A target consolidated list of targets made up of the multiple candidate target list. A prioritized list of targets drawn from the JTL and nominated by component cars, appropriate agencies, or the joint force cdr s staff for inclusion on the JIPTL….PRIORITIZED
Joint integrated prioritized target list
A prioritized list of tgts approved and maintained by the JFC. Targets and priorities are derived from recommendations of components and other appropriate agencies.
Joint Targeting Coordination Board
JTCB a group formed by the JFC to accomplish broad tgting oversight and de confliction functions that may include but are not limited to coordinating tgting, information, providing targeting guidance and priorities, and refining JIPTL
Joint Targeting Cycle is
an iterative process that is not time-constrained and steps may occur concurrently but it provides a helpful framework of the steps that must be satisfied in order to conduct joint targeting successfully
