JP 1-02, DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms - DMRTI ...

As Amended Through 15 March 2012target system — 1. All the targets situated in a particular geographic area and functionallyrelated. 2. A group of targets that are so related that their destruction will produce someparticular effect desired by the attacker. See also target; target complex. (JP 3-60)target system analysis — An all-source examination of potential target systems todetermine relevance to stated objectives, military importance, and priority of attack. Itis an open-ended analytic process produced through the intelligence production processusing national and theater validated requirements as a foundation. Also called TSA.(JP 3-60)target system assessment — The broad assessment of the overall impact and effectivenessof the full spectrum of military force applied against the operation of an enemy targetsystem or total combat effectiveness (including significant subdivisions of the system)relative to the operational objectives established. See also target system. (JP 3-60)target system component — A set of targets belonging to one or more groups of industriesand basic utilities required to produce component parts of an end product, or one typeof a series of interrelated commodities. (JP 3-60)task component — A subdivision of a fleet, task force, task group, or task unit, organizedby the respective commander or by higher authority for the accomplishment of specifictasks.task element — A component of a naval task unit organized by the commander of a taskunit or higher authority. (JP 3-02)task force counterintelligence coordinating authority — An individual that affects theoverall coordination of counterintelligence activities (in a joint force intelligencedirectorate counterintelligence and human intelligence staff element, joint task forceconfiguration), with other supporting counterintelligence organizations, and supportingagencies to ensure full counterintelligence coverage of the task force operational area.Also called TFCICA. See also counterintelligence; counterintelligence activities;joint task force. (JP 2-01.2)task group — A component of a naval task force organized by the commander of a taskforce or higher authority. Also called TG. (JP 3-02)tasking order — A method used to task and to disseminate to components, subordinateunits, and command and control agencies projected targets and specific missions. Inaddition, the tasking order provides specific instructions concerning the missionplanning agent, targets, and other control agencies, as well as general instructions foraccomplishment of the mission. Also called TASKORD. See also mission; target.(JP 3-05.1)task order — Order for services placed against an established contract. See also civilaugmentation program; cost-plus award fee contract. (JP 4-10)JP 1-02 327