Targeting Process II

Question 1

Definition of targeting taxonomy

Answer 1

establishes terms of reference for analysts, targeteers, planners and operators to effectively decompose an adversary or potential into its smallest part

Adversary, target system, tgt system components, tots, tgt elements, critical damage points

Question 2

Definition target system

Answer 2

all the targets situated in a particular geographic area and functionally related, so related that their destruction will produce some particular effects

Question 3

Target system components

Answer 3

a set of targets belonging to one or more group of industries and basic utilities required to produce component parts or an end products, or one type of a series of interrelated commodities

Question 4

Target

Answer 4

is an entity or object that performs a function for the enemy considered for possible engagement or other actions

Question 5

Critical element

Answer 5

an element of an entity or object that enables it to perform its primary function. An element of a target, which if effectively engaged will serve to support the achievement of an operational objective and or mission task

Question 6

Critical damage point

Answer 6

a particular element of, or point on, the target component that stops the operation or output of the complex when disabled by weapons, demolitions, or sabotage

Question 7

Non state actor components (9)

Answer 7

leadership
Safe havens
Finance
Commo
Movement
Intelligence
Weapons
Personnel
Ideology

Question 8

Definition of COG

Answer 8

Is a source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act

Question 9

Purpose of performing COG

Answer 9

determine and evaluate the enemy s critical vulnerabilities for exploitation

Question 10

Result of COG

Answer 10

are later used during COA Dec to exploit identified vulnerabilities

Question 11

Characteristics of COG (3)

Answer 11

Mostly physical at operational and tactical level

Can shift over time or between phases

Is a source of leverage

Question 12

Definition of critical vulnerabilities

Answer 12

a means that is considered a crucial enablers for a COG to function as such and is essential to the accomplishment of the specified or assumed objective

A verb

Question 13

Definition of critical requirements

Answer 13

an essential condition, resource, and means for a critical capability to be fully operational

Question 14

Definition of critical vulnerabilities

Answer 14

an aspect of a critical requirements which is deficient or vulnerable to direct or indirect attack that will create decisive or significant effect

Question 15

COG Analysis technique (5)

Answer 15

1. Identify the end state
2. Define the CC
3. Identify the COG
4. Identify CR required to execute the CC
5. Identify CV

Question 16

Purpose of CARVER

Answer 16

Is to determine the military importance of targets components, the priority of attack, and weapons required to obtain a desired effect on a target or set of targets.

Question 17

Criticality

Answer 17

importance of a target

Primary consideration in targeting

Question 18

Accessibility

Answer 18

ease in which a tgt can be reached to damage, disrupt, deny or collect data on a tgt, SOF must be able to reach the tgt with the necessary equipment

Question 19

Recuperability

Answer 19

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Question 20

Vulnerability

Answer 20

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Question 21

Effects on population

Answer 21

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Question 22

Recognazibility

Answer 22

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Question 23

Target value analysis (4)

Answer 23

quantifies the relative of HVTs with each other in relation to a particular enemy operation

Separate process conducted initially during IPB step 3

Repeated throughout the operation process as part of targeting

Most current Intel related to the enemy

Question 24

Target value analysis helps

Answer 24

providing focus for the commander s target acquisition efforts

Identifying priorities for the engagement of enemy targets that will facilitate the success of the mission

Identifying effects criteria

Question 25

6 steps of TVA

Answer 25

1. ID threat
2. Analyze the threat (cog or target taxonomy)
3. ID HVT and develop HVTL (carver)
4. Conduct a detailed analysis of friendly COA (feasibility, asset available, duplication, higher efforts)
5. Analyze the HVTL and ID HPT
6. Develop HPTL

Question 26

Targeting methodology?

Answer 26

Is a rational and iterative process that methodically analyzes, prioritizes, and assigns assets against targets systematically to achieve those effects that will contribute to achieving the commander s objectives