Definition of Army targeting
The process of
The process of
- selecting targets
- matching the appropriate response capabilities
Targeting is the process of
-fusing Intel and ops
How to overcome the challenge?
Thorough IPB
- TVA
- COG analysis
- CARVER
Operations and intel fusion S2/S3
Update collection plan
PIRs =decision points
Positive effects of targeting
optimal ip
- Operational efforts Prioritizes/synergizes
- Patience for higher gains
- TGTs entire movement vs. individuals
- Intel gaps ID
- Minimizes CDE among populace
- Adaptive effects based offensive operational strategy
- Long term implication
- IO opportunities created
- Pressure adversary OPs Cycle constantly
Target Guidelines (principles) SIDE F
Effects based
Interdisciplinary.
Directs
Systematic
Focused
Definition target function/type?
Is an entity or object
performs a function for the enemy
considered for possible engagement or other action.
Target characteristics?
PFC ET
Physical Functional Cognitive Environmental Temporal
Physical?
READ
describe the target
- five senses
- through sensor derived signatures
Location, shape, size,…
Functional?
READ
what the target does
how it does it
within the greater target system
Cognitive?
READ
how the targets
- process information
- exercise control functions
- decision cycle works
- behavior
Environmental
READ
environmental effects on the target
- methods used to affect
- Terrain features
- dependencies
measures
- denial
- deception
Temporal?
vulnerability to
vulnerability to
- detection
- attack
Two Targeting categories and sub-categories
Deliberate
- scheduled
- on call
Dynamic-
- unplanned
- unanticipated
both can be
Sensitive
TST
Two types of dynamic targets?
READ
Unplanned-may not have been detected or located in sufficient time to meet planning deadlines
Unanticipated- are unknown or not expected to exist in the operational environment
AGM
target matrix addresses
- how
- when
- desired effects
allows a staff to propose the most efficient available option
Target Value Analysis TVA
identifies potential
- HVTs
- enemy functions
- key to enemy success
Who is responsible for directing the effort to detect HPTs?
G2 or S2
Definition of target development list
think about the steps
The systematic examination of potential
-individual targets
- systems
- components
- elements
Intelligence collection vs targeting
Targeting requires
Targeting requires
- specificity
- working down to the primary source
Intel collection doesn’t
Vetting
IAL
intelligence to targeting
- accuracy
- level of confidence
functional characterization
Validation
CMDs COG
compliance
Ensures all vetted targets meet the
commanders
- criteria
- objectives
- Guidance
LOW and ROE compliance
Objective of targeting
ID resources the enemy can least afford to lose
