TA Terminology

Question 1

1. Definition of Target

Answer 1

Target is anything of military, economic, political, or psychological value that has been nominated or validated to be attacked for purpose of destruction, degradation, removal or surveillance

Question 2

2. Definition of Target Complex

Answer 2

Major element of a target subsystem. A complex consist of related facilities in activities that are located in the same general vicinity. (i.e port, Airfields, generating plants, etc)

Question 3

3. Definition of Target system

Answer 3

A diverse and synchronized apparatus that provides a specific product or service, often over a wide geographical area

Question 4

4. What are the three examples of target system?

Answer 4

Bulk electrical power supply, bulk petroleum supply, and mass communications

Question 5

5. Definition of target acquisition

Answer 5

Part of combat intelligence. Identification and locations of targets for the purpose of the evaluation, analysis, and employment of unconventional forces for target destruction

Question 6

6. Definition of target evaluation

Answer 6

The examination of targets to determine their military, economic or psychological importance and their relative priority of attack

Question 7

7. What does CARVER stand for?

Answer 7

Criticality
Accessibility
Recuperability
Vulnerability 
Effect
Recognizability

Question 8

8. What is criticality?

Answer 8

the target value. A target is critical when its destruction or damage has a significant impact on the output of the targeted system

Question 9

9. What is Accessibility?

Answer 9

The ease with target can be reached, either physically or by fire. A target is accessible when an action element can physically infiltrate the target, or can be hit by direct or indirect fire

Question 10

10. What needs to be considered when evaluating accessibility?

Answer 10

The use of standoff weapon should always be considered. Survivability of the attacker is usually most closely correlated to ta target’s accessibility

Question 11

11. What is Recuperability?

Answer 11

A measure of the time required to replace, repair, or bypass the destruction or damage inflicted on the target

Question 12

12. What factors influence the recuperability?

Answer 12

a) Sources and age of the targeted components
b) Availability of spare parts
c) Existence of economic embargoes
d) Technical resources of the enemy nation

Question 13

13. What is Vulnerability?

Answer 13

A measure of the ability of the action element to damage the target using available asset (both material and human asset)

Question 14

14. What factors influence the Vulnerability?

Answer 14

a) The nature and construction of the target
b) The amount of damage required
c) Availability of asset (manpower, equipment, transportation, and etc)

Question 15

15. What is effect on the population?

Answer 15

Positive or negative influence on the population as a result of the action take. Effect considers public reaction in the vicinity of the target. Consider the domestic, and international reaction as well

Question 16

16. What is recognizability?

Answer 16

The degree to which a target can be recognized under varying weather, light, and seasonal conditions without confusion with other target

Question 17

17. Definition of strategic target

Answer 17

Targets that are identified because their effect on nation’s economy, defense and capabilities

Question 18

18. Definition of Tactical target

Answer 18

Targets that will have a direct impact on the military

Question 19

19. Definition of Confidence target

Answer 19

Targets that may be destroyed or interdicted with a high rate of success

Question 20

20. Definition of targets of opportunities

Answer 20

Targets which were not targeted and the success is with the attacking element

Question 21

21. Definition of Interdiction

Answer 21

To destroy, Cut, damage, stop or hamper an enemy’s support system with the use of explosives or small arms fire