Joint Targeting II

Question 1

Assessment (what + level)

Answer 1

Measures progress towards mission accomplishment- provides:

In general, the level at which a specified operation, task, or action is planned and executed should be the level at which it is assessed

Question 2

Three elements of combat assessment

Answer 2

BDA

Munitions effectiveness assessment

Re attack recommendations

Question 3

BDA (what ×4 + when)

Answer 3

The estimate of target damage or effect which is based on physical damage assessment, change assessment, and functional damage assessment, as well as target system assessment

Is conducted post operations to evaluate the effects of the actions conducted on the target

Question 4

Three BDAs

Answer 4

BDA 1: physical damage assessment/quantitative. Observed or interpreted. Initial

BDA2: amplifies the initial analysis. Functional/operational capability of a target to perform its intended mission

BDA 3: functional assessment of high level target system. CCMD or national level

Question 5

MEA

Answer 5

Determining the effectiveness of munitions, weapons systems, and tactics.

Question 6

Purpose of MEA

Answer 6

Compare the actual effectiveness of the task to the anticipated effectiveness calculated during phase 3

Question 7

Purpose of Future Targeting and re attack recommendations

Answer 7

Determine the degree of success in achieving the objectives and to formulate any required follow up or indicate readiness to move on

Question 8

Measure of effectiveness

Answer 8

Criterion used to assess changes in system behavior, capability, or operational environment that is tied to measuring the attainment of an end state, an OBJ, or the creation of an effect.

Are we doing the right things?

Question 9

Measure of performance (Def + 4 adjectives)

Answer 9

Is a criterion used to assess friendly actions that is tied to measuring task accomplishment…tactical tasks

Relevant, measurable, responsive and resourced

Are we doing the things right?

Question 10

Doctrine of JTC

Answer 10

Common methodology
Authoritative yet flexible
Minimize duplication
Coordinate, synchronize, and de conflict

Question 11

What are the roles of the SOLE?

Answer 11

Critical to integrate ARSOF/JSOTF CDR s Targeting needs with the joint force

Joint warfare at operational level

ArSOF LNO to the JFACC

Located at the Air Ops Center

Not a decision maker

Question 12

CDE methodology (5)

Answer 12

1. Can I PID the object I want to affect?
2. Are there protected or collateral objects, civilians, or non combatant
3. Can I mitigate damage to those collateral concerns by attacking the target with a different weapon
4. If not, how many civilians and noncombatants do I think will be injured or killed
5. Are the collateral effects of my attack excessive in relation to the expected military advantage gained

Question 13

Mission planning and force execution at 3 levels

Answer 13

JFC s staff maintains awareness of ongoing operations

Component staffs conduct mission command and monitor execution

Tasked units perform detailed mission planning and conduct their assigned missions

Question 14

JTC features x5

Answer 14

Common methodology
Authoritative, yet flexible
Minimize duplication
Helpful to synchronize, coordinate, and de-conflict
Links objectives, effects, and tactical action

Question 15

Four products of target development

Answer 15

Target development Nomination
Target Folder
Collection and exploitation requirement
Target brief

Question 16

Target Oversight Authority

Answer 16

Individual(s) responsible for conducting planning, coordination, and deconfliction associated with joint targeting.