Joint Targeting

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .............................................................................................. vii
CHAPTER I
UNDERSTANDING TARGETS AND TARGETING
Introduction
SECTION A. TARGETS ................................................................................................. I-1
Target Description ..................................................................................................... I-1
Characteristics of Targets .......................................................................................... I-2
SECTION B. TARGETING ............................................................................................ I-5
The Purpose of Joint Targeting ................................................................................... I-5
Principles of Targeting ................................................................................................ I-7
Prioritization and Special Considerations ................................................................... I-8
The Joint Targeting Cycle ......................................................................................... I-10
Targeting and Joint Operation Planning ................................................................... I-10
CHAPTER II
THE JOINT TARGETING CYCLE
General Activities ......................................................................................................II-1
Categories of Targeting and Targets ..........................................................................II-1
The Joint Targeting Cycle ..........................................................................................II-3
Time-Sensitive Target Considerations .....................................................................II-31
The Relationship Between Targeting and Effects ...................................................II-33
CHAPTER III
JOINT FORCE TARGETING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Joint Targeting Integration and Oversight ............................................................... III-1
Joint Force Targeting Responsibilities..................................................................... III-2
Federated Targeting Support .................................................................................. III-13
APPENDIX
A Legal Considerations in Targeting ................................................................... A-1
B Targeting Automation .......................................................................................B-1
C Component Targeting Processes .......................................................................C-1
D The Targeting Assessment Process .................................................................. D-1
E References ......................................................................................................... E-1
F Administrative Instructions ............................................................................... F-1
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