MAGTF Targeting and Fire Support Planning

Question 1

Define Targeting

Answer 1

–Selecting / prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities

Question 2

Define a High Value Target

Answer 2

–Assets the Enemy Commander requires for successful completion of his mission

Question 3

Define a High Payoff Target

Answer 3

–HVTs that must be acquired and successfully attacked to achieve the Friendly Commander’s mission

Question 4

Identify the four phases of the D3A targeting process.

Answer 4

–Decide, Detect, Deliver, and Assess

Question 5

What D3A?

Answer 5

MAGTF Targeting Process consisting of Decide, Detect, Deliver and Asses.

Question 6

What is an EFST?

Answer 6

Information located on Appendix 19 to Annex C under Concept of Fires; Translate commander’s intent for fires into usable information for the FSC at every level; Help focus the targeting effort by concentrating on enemy critical vulnerabilities and necessary targets that will facilitate maneuver.

Question 7

What are the four components of an EFST?

Answer 7

Task, the what; Purpose, the why; Method, the how; Effects, the desired end state

Question 8

Describe the four components of an EFST

Answer 8

Essential Fire Support Task; Task - Disrupt, delay, limit, divert or destroy; Purpose - IOT statement; Method - priority of fires; target location; acquisition asset; delivery asset; time of delivery/attack; and Effects - Destroy, neutralize, suppress, harass. .