PREFACE

 

1. Scope

 

This publication provides doctrine for joint targeting.

 

2. Application

 

1. 1. Joint doctrine established in this publication applies to the Joint Staff, commanders of combatant commands, subordinate unified commands, joint task forces, subordinate components of these commands, the Services, and combat support agencies.

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

COMMANDER’S OVERVIEW

 

Discusses the principles of targeting.

Outlines the relationship between targeting and joint planning.

Describes the joint targeting cycle.

Discusses categories of targeting and targets.

Outlines the relationship between targeting and effects.

Discusses the roles and responsibilities of the joint force commander, the joint force staff, and component commanders in the targeting process.

 

 

Overview

 

Introduction                                Targeting  is  the  process  of  selecting  and  prioritizing

targets and matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities. Targeting requires a continuous, analytic process to identify, develop, and affect targets to meet commander objectives. Joint targeting provides planners with access to detailed information on the targets, supported by the nominating component’s analytical reasoning that links the targets with the desired effects. Targeting helps integrate and synchronize fires with other joint functions.