Targeting Flashcards
What is the purpose of targeting?
Create desired effects in the OE to achieve the JFCs objectives by prioritizing, integration and application of lethal effects.
What are the Five types of targets?
1) Facilities
2) Individuals
3) Virtual
4) Equipment
5) Organization
Define a Target
An entity that performs a function for the adversary or enemy considered for possible engagement
Define a High Value Target
Important to the enemy, required to complete their mission. Generated by S2
High Payoff Target
We need to destroy it to achieve our own COA
What are the two types of Targeting methodologies?
Deliberate - D3EA
Dynamic - F3EAD/F2T2EAD
What are the two types of deliberate targets?
Scheduled - specific time and capes, in ATO
On-Call - dedicated capes planned against but not at specific time
What are the two types of dynamic targets?
Unscheduled - know to exist but not nominated or approved for JPITL
Unanticipated targets - Unknown or unexpected targets
What are the steps of D3A?
1) Decide
2) Detect
3) Deliver
4) Assess
What are the steps of the Joint Targeting Cycle?
1) Commander OBJs
2) Target Dev
3) Capes Analysis
4) Commanders Decision and Force assignment
5) Combat Assessment
Describe the DECIDE phase
What, when, where, and how to employ our capabilities against targets
Describe the DETECT phase
Utilize sensors, ISR collection matrix to find and track targets
Describe the DELIVER phase
Deliver the appropriate capabilities to create desired effects
Describe the ASSESS phase
Assess the effects of our engagements
What assets can be used to detect/track targets?
FO, Scouts, UAS, radars, RW, FW, SOF, Signals, Satellites
What are some products that help the Commander make decisions.
HPTL, TSS, AGM, ICSM, TSM
What assets can be used to deliver effects?
1) Artillery
2) Mortars
3) Naval Surface Fires
4) RW
5) FW
6) SOF
7) UAS
8) EW
9) JASSM
