Targeting

Question 1

Identify the purpose of the joint targeting process

Answer 1

To create desired effects in the operational environment (OE) to support achievement of the Joint Force Commander’s (JFC’s) objectives through the prioritization, integration, synchronization, and application of fires and other capabilities.

Question 2

To create desired effects in the operational environment (OE) to support achievement of the Joint Force Commander’s (JFC’s) objectives through the prioritization, integration, synchronization, and application of fires and other capabilities.

Answer 2

The purpose of the joint targeting process

Question 3

An entity that performs a function for the adversary or enemy considered for possible engagement.

Answer 3

Target

Question 4

Name the types of entities (FIVE-O)

Answer 4

(FIVE-O):
-Facilities
-Individuals
-Virtual
-Equipment
-Organization

Question 5

Important to the Enemy
A target the enemy requires for the successful completion of the mission.
Expected to seriously degrade important enemy capabilities. Identified and developed during Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (IPOE)

Answer 5

High Value Target (HVT)

Question 6

Friendly Focus
A target whose loss to the enemy will significantly contribute to the success of the friendly course of action
Derived from the HVT list, but doesn’t have to be in the same order.

Answer 6

High payoff target

Question 7

Identify the steps of the D3A targeting process

Answer 7

Decide - What (effects), when, where, and how to employ capabilities against targets

Detect - Finding (Detect) the targets

Deliver - Delivering effects on target. The appropriate capabilities to create desired effects

Assess - the effects of our engagements

Question 8

Identify the types of systems used to detect/track targets

Answer 8

Forward Observers
Scouts
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
Weapon locating radars
Rotary-wing assets
Fixed-wing assets
Special Operations Forces (SOF)
Signals Intelligence
Satellites
Other national assets

Question 9

Identify the types of systems used to attack targets

Answer 9

Maneuver units
Mortars Artillery
Naval surface fire support
Standoff Weapons (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM))
Rotary-wing/ Fixed-wing aircraft
UAS
SOF
Electronic warfare
Cyber warfare