TA Terminology Flashcards
- Definition of Target
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
- Definition of Target Complex
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)
- Definition of Target system
A diverse and synchronized apparatus that provides a specific product or service, often over a wide geographical area
- What are the three examples of target systems?
Bulk electrical power supply, bulk petroleum supply, and mass communications
- Definition of target acquisition
Part of combat intelligence. Identification and locations of targets for the purpose of the evaluation, analysis, and employment of unconventional forces for target destruction
- Definition of target evaluation
The examination of targets to determine their military, economic or psychological importance and their relative priority of attack
- What does CARVER stand for?
Criticality Accessibility Recuperability Vulnerability Effect Recognizability
- What is criticality?
the target value. A target is critical when its destruction or damage has a significant impact on the output of the targeted system
- What is Accessibility?
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
- What needs to be considered when evaluating accessibility?
The use of standoff weapon should always be considered. Survivability of the attacker is usually most closely correlated to a target’s accessibility
- What is Recuperability?
A measure of the time required to replace, repair, or bypass the destruction or damage inflicted on the target
- What factors influence the recuperability?
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
- What is Vulnerability?
A measure of the ability of the action element to damage the target using available asset (both material and human assets)
- What factors influence the Vulnerability?
a) The nature and construction of the target
b) The amount of damage required
c) Availability of asset (manpower, equipment, transportation, and etc)
- What is effect on the population?
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
- What is recognizability?
The degree to which a target can be recognized under varying weather, light, and seasonal conditions without confusion with other target
- Definition of strategic target
Targets that are identified because their effect on nation’s economy, defense and capabilities
- Definition of Tactical target
Targets that will have a direct impact on the military
- Definition of Confidence target
Targets that may be destroyed or interdicted with a high rate of success
- Definition of targets of opportunities
Targets which were not targeted and the success is with the attacking element
- Definition of Interdiction
To destroy, cut, damage, stop or hamper an enemy’s support system with the use of explosives or small arms fire
How many people should evaluate a CARVER matrix?
At least 3
Types of targets
Railroads Highways Waterways Airways Communications Electrical power POL Water supply
Priority of targets for railroads
Division headquarters/signal links Yards Terminals Control centers Tracks and structures Locomotives Rolling Stocks
