Targeting Process I

Question 1

Definition of Army targeting

Answer 1

The process of selecting targets and matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities

Targeting is the process of fusing Intel and ops

Right target, best system, right time and space and purpose

Question 2

How to overcome the challenge? (2)

Answer 2

Conduct thorough IPB

Strict adherence to various processes like TVA, COG analysis, CARVER

PIRs must be tied to a decision point

Fusion S2/S3

Update collection plan

Question 3

Positive effects of targeting management on offensive operations (4)

Answer 3

Applies constant pressure on the adversary operational cycle

Targets entire insurgent movement vs individuals

Seize unforeseen opportunities

Neutralizes when necessary

Question 4

Positive effects of targeting management on precision targeting (2)

Answer 4

Develops an adaptation offensive strategy that is effects based and applies operational patience for higher gains

Minimize collateral disruption among the populace and creates IO opportunities

Question 5

Effects of targeting management

Answer 5

Identifies intelligence gaps

Prioritizes and synergies operational effort

Long term implicatio: allows forces to identify, target, and destroy cells and networks

Question 6

Target Guidelines (principles)

Answer 6

Focused on achieving the commander s objectives

Effects based. Creates specific desired effects through lethal and non-lethal actions.

Interdisciplinary. Targeting is a command function that requires the participation of many disciplines.

Targeting seeks to achieve effects through lethal and non lethal actions in systematic manner

Targeting directs lethal and non lethal actions to create desired effects

Question 7

Focused on achieving the CDR s objectives

Answer 7

Fully developed TVA

Collection management that is developed in conjunction with friendly COA

Efficiently

Question 8

Effect based? (3 + art)

Answer 8

Target taxonomy

CDE

Incorporate IO planner into COA development

The art of targeting seeks to achieve desired effects with the least risk and expenditure of time and resources

Question 9

Interdisciplinary?

Answer 9

Facilitated through fusion meetings

Fully understanding of available assets

Fully developed collection management

Question 10

Systematic? Def + 3

Answer 10

Rational and iterative process that methodically analyzes, prioritizes, and assigns assets against targets to achieve those effects…achieving cdr s objectives

Fully developed TVA

Fully developed collection management to include cueing, redundancy, mix and integration

Prioritized HPTL

Question 11

Directs lethal and non lethal actions to create desired effects

Answer 11

Synchronization of all available assets

Facilitated through fusion meetings

HPTs detected

Question 12

Non lethal fires

Answer 12

Do our targeting objectives include non lethal fires?

Does the rhythm support non lethal targeting?

Question 13

Targeting guidance (Def +2 lists)?

Answer 13

Describes the desired effects to be generated by scalable fires, physical attack, and cyber/electromagnetic activities against enemy and adversary operations.

No strike list

Restricted target list

Question 14

Definition target? FIVE O

Answer 14

Is an entity or object (that performs a function for the enemy) considered for possible engagement or other action.

Facilities, individuals, virtual, equipment, organization

Question 15

Target characteristics? (5)

Answer 15

Physical
Functional
Cognitive
Environmental
Temporal

Question 16

Physical?

Answer 16

Helps describe the target, generally discernible to the five senses or through sensor derived signatures

Location, shape, size,…

Question 17

Functional? Def + 3

Answer 17

Describe what the target does and how it does it. Describe the target s function within the greater target system

Target normal or reported activity, target status, functional redundancy, self defense,..

Question 18

Cognitive?

Answer 18

Describe how the targets process information or exercise control functions. Important to properly assess the critical nodes in the target system.

How the target process info, how the target s decision cycle works, what behavior does the target exhibit

Question 19

Environmental

Answer 19

Describe the effect of the environment on the target. These characteristics may also affect the methods used to affect or observe them.

Terrain features, denial and deception measures,..dependencies

Question 20

Temporal?

Answer 20

Describes the target s vulnerability to detection, attack, or other engagement in relation to the time available
Time of appearance
Dwell time
Time to target functionality
Identifiable time

Question 21

Types of targets

Answer 21

Fixed targets
Mobile targets
Human targets
Immediate targets

Question 22

High value targets

Answer 22

A target the enemy commander requires for the successful completion of the mission

Question 23

High payoff targets

Answer 23

A target whose loss the enemy will significantly contribute to the success of the friendly course of actions

Question 24

Two Targeting categories

Answer 24

Deliberate-prosecutes planned targets

Dynamic- targets of opportunity and changes to planned targets or objectives

Question 25

Targeting scheduling

Answer 25

Scheduled prosecuted at a specific time On call actions planned but not for specific delivery time

Question 26

Two types of dynamic targets?

Answer 26

Unplanned-may not have been detected or located in sufficient time to meet planning deadlines Unanticipated- are unknown or not expected to exist in the operational environment

Question 27

D3A

Answer 27

Decide Detect Deliver Assess

Question 28

Decide? (3 + 4 products)

Answer 28

Provides overall focus Sets priorities for Intel collection and attack planning Draws heavily on a detailed IPB and continuous assessment of the situation Products: HPTL, ISR plan, Target selection standards, attack guidance matrix

Question 29

TSS

Answer 29

Criteria applied to enemy activity and used in deciding whether the activity is a target 1. Targets 2. Suspected targets

Question 30

AGM

Answer 30

Is a matrix which addresses which targets will be attacked how, when, and the desired effects; allows a staff to propose the most efficient available optio

Question 31

Target Value Analysis TVA

Answer 31

The TVA process identifies potential HVT sets associated with critical enemy functions that could interfere with the friendly COA or that are key to enemy success

Question 32

Target sheets should contain

Answer 32

``` Target category Target sheet number and title Function Description Signature Degradation effect Some form of graphic representation ```

Question 33

Detect

Answer 33

Determines accurate, identifiable, and timely requirements for collection systems Focus on HPTs and priority intelligence requirements

Question 34

Who is responsible for directing the effort to detect HPTs?

Answer 34

G2 or S2

Question 35

Definition of target development

Answer 35

The systematic examination of potential target systems and their components, individual targets, and target elements to determine the necessary type and duration of action that must be exerted...create required effects...cdr s objectives

Question 36

Intelligence collection vs targeting

Answer 36

Targeting requires working down to the primary source ``` Establish access Credibility ID specific location ID personality information Timeliness ``` Targeting requires specificity, Intel collection doesnt

Question 37

Vetting

Answer 37

Assesses the accuracy of the supporting intelligence to targeting Establishes a reasonable level of confidence in a candidate target s functional characterization

Question 38

Validation

Answer 38

Ensures all vetted targets meet the objectives and criteria outlined in the commander s guidance, and ensures compliance with LOW and ROE

Question 39

Deliver (4)

Answer 39

The function executes the target guidance and supports the commander s battle plan once the HPTs have been located and identified. Execution of the AGM Actions must satisfy the attack guidance developed during the decide function Tactical VS technical decisions

Question 40

FSCM?

Answer 40

Fire support coordination measure: A measure employed by land or amphibious commander to facilitate rapid engagement of targets and simultaneously provide safeguards for friendly units.

Question 41

Assess

Answer 41

The determination of the effectiveness of force employment during military operations

Question 42

Objective of targeting

Answer 42

identifying the resources the enemy can least afford to lose or that provide him with the greatest advantage