FM 3-34.22 - Army Electronic Publications & Forms - U.S. Army

Chapter 5
attack) or merge both processes into one. In either case, the targeting process (D3A) works equally well.
Although targeting objectives and effects may differ between IO and conventional targets, the main
difference is that IO targets are generally soft targets (frequently, civilian personnel) as opposed to
conventional targets (normally, enemy units or equipment) to be destroyed or damaged. The S-2 and the S-
7 work together to identify enemy IO capabilities and vulnerabilities, which become IO-related targets. The
IO cell or the IO working group analyze these targets and provide the targeting working group with IOrelated
HVTs for consideration.
DETECT
5-13. The detect function involves locating HPTs accurately enough to engage them. Characteristics and
signatures of the relevant targets are determined and then compared to potential attack system requirements
to establish specific sensor requirements. Information needed for target detection is expressed as PIR or IR
to support the attack of HPT and associated essential tasks for FS. As target acquisition assets gather
information, they report their findings back to the commander and staff. Detection plans, priorities, and
allocations change during execution, based on the mission variables.
DELIVER
5-14. The deliver function occurs primarily during execution, although some IO-related targets may be
engaged while the command is preparing for the overall operation.
ASSESS
5-15. The assess function occurs throughout the operations process but is most intense during execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES
5-16. The following are responsibilities of commanders and staff:
� BCT commander. The BCT commander’s intent focuses and drives the targeting process. He
approves the recommendations of the targeting working group.
� BCT XO. The BCT XO usually chairs the targeting meeting. Although the BCT commander
must approve the initial targeting products that accompany an OPLAN or OPORD, the XO or
deputy commanding officer (DCO) may be the approval authority for modifications to targeting
products.
� FSCOORD. The FSCOORD is the special staff officer (field artillery [FA] lieutenant colonel
permanently assigned as a full-time FS staff advisor to the BCT commander and staff)
responsible for BCT fires, which include Army indirect fires and joint fires. He advises the BCT
commander and staff on all aspects of indirect fires planning, coordination, and execution in
support of BCT operations. The FSCOORD also facilitates the targeting working group
meeting.
� BCT S-7. The BCT S-7 is responsible for planning, coordinating, integrating, and synchronizing
IO. Working with the FSCOORD, he advises the commander on IO effects in the context of
planned lethal and nonlethal fires in support of tactical operations. Advice is focused on the
capabilities and vulnerabilities of friendly, neutral, and adversarial IO systems.
� BCT S-2. The BCT S-2 prepares the ISR plan and maintains information on the current enemy
situation and provides assessment of possible enemy actions, conducts analyses, and identifies
targets based on the commander’s guidance. The S-2 also provides enemy capabilities and
COAs, provides IPB products, and develops HVTs.
� BCT S-3. One of the BCT S-3’s primary-targeting responsibilities is providing a detailed
interpretation of the commander’s concept of the operation to help in deciding when and where
targets should be attacked. The S-3 also chairs the targeting meeting in the absence of the XO
and DCO.
� Air liaison officer (ALO). The ALO is a special staff officer responsible for coordinating
USAF support of BCT operations, including CAS, air interdiction, air reconnaissance, airlift,
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