OPS272K, Targeting

Question 1

Identify the purpose of the targeting process

Answer 1

Integrate / synchronize fires into joint operations by utilizing available capabilities to generate a specific lethal or nonlethal effect on a target

Question 2

Define target

Answer 2

A target is an entity (person, place, or thing) considered for possible engagement or action to alter or neutralize the function it performs for the adversary

Question 3

Define high-value target (HVT)

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Define high-payoff target (HPT)

Answer 4

A target whose loss to the enemy will significantly contribute to the succes of the friendly course of action

Question 5

Identify the primary personnel in the BCT targeting board

Answer 5

• Brigade commander, ONE TO REMEMBER
• Brigade XO
• S2
• S3
• FSCOORD
• FSO
• Targeting officer
• EW Officer
• Military Information Support Operations Officer
• Information Operations Officer (S7)
• Civil Affairs (S9)
• Brigade Judge Advocate

Question 6

Identify the steps of the targeting process

Answer 6

Decide
Detect
Deliver
Assess

Question 7

Identify the types of systems used to detect / track targets

Answer 7

• Fire Support teams
• Forwards observers
• SOF
• Scouts
• Signal intercept from electronic intelligence sources
• Weapons locating radar
• RW and FW assets
• UAS
• National intelligence agencies
• Space-based systems

Question 8

Identify the types of systems used to attack targets

Answer 8

• Maneuver units
• Mortars
• Artillery ( cannon and MLRS / HIMARS)
• Naval surface fire support (naval gunfire or missiles)
• RW
• FW
• UAS
• SOF
• EW / Cyber attack

Question 9

Identify targeting objectives commonly used to describe effects

Answer 9

• Delay
• Destroy
• Destruction
• Disrupt
• Neutralize
• Neutralization
• Suppress