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| Precision Targeting Workstation (PTW) |
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| is the "low end" softcopy exploitation system which supports Tactical Air (TACAIR) mission planning evolutions through imagery exploitation capabilities where precise coordinates are not required, perspective scene imagery file generation, DIWSA image product manipulation, and electronic target folder production |
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| is the process of selecting objects or installations to be attacked, taken, or destroyed in warfare. Targeting systematically analyzes and prioritizes targets and matches appropriate lethal and nonlethal actions to those targets to create specific desired effects that achieve the joint force commander’s (JFC’s) objectives, accounting for operational requirements, capabilities, and the results of previous assessments. |
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| During this process analyst will develop the target significance, determine the critical elements, the targets function, vulnerabilities and capabilities. |
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| Target Vetting and Validation |
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| Vetting and Validation is the process on which targets are submitted through the Intelligence Community (IC) to determine if the previous research and assessment given on said targets is valid and is understood throughout the community |
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| Targets are added to the Joint Targets List go through a nomination process with the JFC designated representative to evaluate if said targets meet the JFC’s mission intent |
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| Once targets are nominated they are prioritize depending on the mission |
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| is a list of objects or entities characterized as protected from the effects of military operations under international law and/or the rules of engagement |
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| Time-Sensitive Target (TST) |
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| a TST is a JFC designated target or target type of such high importance to the accomplishment of the JFC’s mission and objectives or one that presents such a significant strategic or operational threat to friendly forces or allies, that the JFC dedicates intelligence collection and attack assets or is willing to divert assets away from other targets in order to find, fix, track, target, engage, and assess it/them. |
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provides the process to predict and mitigate collateral damage from conventional, non-nuclear kinetic strikes
Facilitates risk estimation and mitigation
Identifies target engagement’s sensitivity and associated risks
Required on every target in accordance with Rules of Engagement
Target is weaponeered to balance accomplishing the mission with the risks to U.S. forces and the risk for collateral damage |
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| Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) |
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| the estimate of damage resulting from the application of lethal or nonlethal military force. Battle damage assessment is composed of physical damage assessment, functional damage assessment, target system assessment |
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| estimates the effect of military force to degrade or destroy the functional or operational capability of the target to perform its intended mission and on the level of success in achieving operational objectives established against the target. This assessment is based upon all-source information, and includes estimation of the time required for recuperation or replacement of the target function. |
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| estimates the quantitative extent of physical damage to a target resulting from the application of military force. This assessment is based upon observed or interpreted damage. |
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