Joint Targeting
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Glossary<br />
target of opportunity. 1. A target identified too late, or not selected for action in time, to be<br />
included in deliberate targeting that, when detected or located, meets criteria specific to<br />
achieving objectives and is processed using dynamic targeting. 2. A target visible to a<br />
surface or air sensor or observer, which is within range of available weapons and against<br />
which fire has not been scheduled or requested. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-<br />
02.)<br />
target overlay. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)<br />
target priority. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)<br />
target signature. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)<br />
target system. 1. All the targets situated in a particular geographic area and functionally<br />
related. 2. A group of targets that are so related that their destruction will produce some<br />
particular effect desired by the attacker. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60)<br />
target system analysis. An all-source examination of potential target systems to determine<br />
relevance to stated objectives, military importance, and priority of attack. Also called<br />
TSA. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)<br />
target system assessment. The broad assessment of the overall impact and effectiveness of<br />
the full spectrum of military force applied against the operation of an enemy target<br />
system, significant subdivisions of the system, or total combat effectiveness relative to<br />
the operational objectives established. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)<br />
target system component. A set of targets belonging to one or more groups of industries<br />
and basic utilities required to produce component parts of an end product, or one type of<br />
a series of interrelated commodities. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60)<br />
time-sensitive target. A joint force commander validated target or set of targets requiring<br />
immediate response because it is a highly lucrative, fleeting target of opportunity or it<br />
poses (or will soon pose) a danger to friendly forces. Also called TST. (Approved for<br />
incorporation into JP 1-02.)<br />
toss bombing. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)<br />
unanticipated target. A target of opportunity that was unknown or not expected to exist in<br />
the operational environment. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60)<br />
unplanned target. A target of opportunity that is known to exist in the operational<br />
environment. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60)<br />
validation. 1. A process associated with the collection and production of intelligence that<br />
confirms that an intelligence collection or production requirement is sufficiently<br />
important to justify the dedication of intelligence resources, does not duplicate an<br />
existing requirement, and has not been previously satisfied. (JP 2-01) 2. A part of<br />
target development that ensures all vetted targets meet the objectives and criteria<br />
GL-10 JP 3-60