STEPS

Question 1

DECIDE

Answer 1

The decide function provides the overall focus and sets priorities for intelligence collection and attack planning.

Draws heavily on a detailed IPB and continuous assessment of the situation

HPTL, ISR plan, TSS, and AGM

Question 2

DETECT (5)

Answer 2

Determines accurate, identifiable, and timely requirements for collection systems.
Focus on HPTs and PIRs.
S-2 is responsible for directing the effort to detect HPTs identified in the decide function.
Update the HPTL and AGM.
ISR Synchronization matrix.

Question 3

DELIVER (2)

Answer 3

This function executes the target guidance and supports the commander’s battle plan once HPTs have been located and identified.
Execution of the AGM

Question 4

ASSESS (3)

Answer 4

The determination of the effectiveness of force employment during military operations.
The assessment process is continuous and directly tied to the commander’s decision throughout planning, preparation, and execution of the operations.
Staffs help the commander by monitoring the numerous aspects that can influence the outcome of operations and the commander timely information needed for decisions.

Question 5

End state and Commander’s objectives (6)

Answer 5

Drives targeting
Determines desired/undesired effects
Sets targeting priorities
Specifies damage criteria
Sets collection requirements
Establishes restrictions

Question 6

Target development and prioritization (4 + 3 steps)

Answer 6

Entails systematic evaluation of potential target systems

Determines type and duration of action necessary to achieve commander’s objectives

Vetting and validation determines if a target remains a viable element of the system and whether it is a lawful target

Each CCMD determines its prioritization criteria IAW the mission and the CDR’s intent, guidance, and objectives

TSA
Entity level target development
Target list management

Question 7

Capabilities Analysis

Answer 7

Evaluating the available capabilities with the desired effects to determine appropriate options

Target vulnerability analysis
Capabilities assignment
Feasibility assessment
Effects estimate

Question 8

Commander’s decision and force assignment

Answer 8

Integrates previous phases of JTC and fuses capabilities analysis with available forces, sensors and weapons systems
Ops primary/Intel supporting
Provides vital link between planning and operations
CAAPI

Question 9

Mission planning and force execution

Answer 9

Performed at operational and tactical levels

• JFCs staff maintains awareness of ongoing ops
• Component staff conducts mission command and monitor execution
• Tasked units perform detailed mission planning and conduct their assigned mission

OPORD/FRAGO input x4/JFC support x4

Question 10

Assessment

Answer 10

Measures progress towards mission accomplishment-provides:
-Status of OE
-Benchmark for validating actions
-Weapon system performance
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