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How would you explain the process of defining a target/targeting, placing Targets on the ATO and how assets are applied to them?
- Explain the Joint Targeting Cycle
- Define a Target
- Define Targeting
- Describe the 4 principles of targeting
- Explain the 2 targeting categories
- Talk about where the targets are found (JIPOE/IPB)
- Explain who and what the BCD is (places targets on the ATO)
- Then breakdown the COMBAT PLANS DIV (TET, MAAP, JIPTL, and ATO Production)
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How can you answer the Commanders question of the Operational Environment? (Essay)
- Defining JIPOE
- Determine what JIPOE establishes
- Decide what JIPOE uses (DIME and PMESII-PT
- Determining the 4 steps of JIPOE
- Determine what products
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Explain the ATO Calendar and the Joint Air Tasking Cycle in order to explain the process
- ATO calendar is a 24 hour cycle that begins at 0001Z.
- 1. The calendar is approved by the JFACC.
- 2. Identify by two numeric-alpha notations.
- 3. Is that always the way it’s actually done?
- 4. The ATO is produced by the ATO production team who is a part of the Combat Plans Division in the JAOC.
- 5. For Objectives and Guidance, I talked to the Strategy Division, where they’ll give me Air Apportionment, JFACC guidance, and the AOD.
- 6. For Target Development, I will talk to the TET. They will provide me with a draft JIPTL.
- 7. For Weaponeering and Allocation, I will talk with the MAAP Team, which will provide me the MAAP plan that will go in front of the JTCB for approval.
- 8. For Execution planning and Force Execution, I will go to the Combat Operations Division. They will give me the current ATO, ACO, and SPINS.
- 9. For Assessments, I will go to the ISR division who’s responsible for targets and tactical assessments.
- 10. I will go to the BCD to ensure our ground force targets are on the ATO.
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What is Deliberate Targeting?
prosecutes planned targets ... known to exist with engagement scheduled to create effects which support JFC objectives
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What is Dynamic Targeting?
Prosecutes targets of Opportunity and changes to planned targets or objectives
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