FM 6-20-10 THE TARGETING PROCESS

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Targeting is part of the tactical decision-making process used to focus the battlefield operating systems (BOSs) to achieve the commander's intent. The methodology used to translate the commander's intent into a plan is to decide, detect, deliver, and assess. The functions associated with this methodology help the commander to decide what to attack with his fire support system, how to acquire those targets, and when those targets are found, how to attack them in a way that disrupts, delays, or limits the enemy's ability to achieve his own objectives.

Targeting is a command responsibility that requires participation of key members of both the coordinating and special staffs. The commander establishes the environment that determines the quality of the targeting effort, and targeting often determines the commander's success or failure.

The targeting process is challenging. Locating, identifying, classifying, tracking, and attacking targets and assessing battle damage with limited sensor assets and attack systems is difficult. It becomes even more difficult with deep, fast moving targets. At division and higher echelons, more decision makers and acquisition, surveillance, and attack systems are involved, making the process more complex. This is particularly true when joint and combined assets are included. Competition for assets is intense. Many intelligence systems are capable of situation development, target acquisition (TA), and battle damage assessment (BDA) but may not be able to do them at the same time. Detailed guidance, thorough planning, and disciplined execution prevent unnecessary redundancy and make the most of available combat power.

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PUBLICATION DATE: MAY, 1996

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