JFC TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Four Principles of Joint Targeting - Answers :Focused- Achieve CDRs objectives
Effects Based- Contribute to the achievement of JFC objectives.
Interdisciplinary- Joint Targeting is a command function that requires many disciplines.
Systematic- Joint Targeting Cycle is designed to be systematic.
What is an HVT? - Answers :Target the enemy commander requires for the successful
completion of the mission.
What is an HPT? - Answers :One whose loss to the enemy will significantly contribute to
the success of the friendly COA.
What is a TST? - Answers :Time sensitive target or set of targets JFC validated that
present such a significant threat, is such high importance to the JFCs mission and
objectives that the JFC dictates intelligence assets and fires.
What is Targeting? - Answers :The process of selecting and prioritizing targets and
matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and
capabilities.
What is a target? - Answers :is an entity or object that performs a function for the
adversary considered for possible engagement or action.
Categories of Targeting - Answers :Deliberate Targeting- planned targets (scheduled or
on-call) known to exist in the operational environment with engagement actions against
them.
Scheduled Targets- prosecuted at a specific time
On-Call- actions planned but with no time. Expects to locate these targets in sufficient
time to execute planned actions.
Dynamic targeting - Answers :Is normally employed in current operations planning
because the nature and timeframe associated with the current operations (24 HRS)
typically requires more immediate responsiveness than is achieved with deliberate
targeting.
Unscheduled Targets- are known targets and are included on either the JTL or RTL but
were not nominated, were nominated but did not make the JIPTL, or were not expected
to be available for engagement within the TGTing cycle.
,Unanticipated Targets- are unknown or not expected to be present in the operational
environment. Not included on the JTl/RTL, and an evaluation of the candidate target is
needed to determine engagement requirements and timing.
Unintended Effects - Answers :Spill over to create unintended consequences which may
be counterproductive or may cause opportunities.
Indirect Effects - Answers :Are the delayed and/or displaced second-third-and higher
order consequences of action created through intermediate events or mechanisms.
Cascading Effects - Answers :can ripple through a target system often influencing other
systems. Typically occurs through nodes and links.
Cumulative Effects - Answers :tend to compound to the result of greater outcome.
Direct Effects - Answers :Are immediate and easily recognizable. First order
consequences of a military action. Unaltered.
Phase of JTC - Answers :PH 1- Commanders OBJ, TGTing Guidance, and Intent
PH 2- Target Development and Prioritization
PH 3- Capabilities Analysis
PH 4- Commanders Decision and Force Assignment
PH 5- Mission Planning and Force Execution
PH 6- Combat Assessment
Who can nominate TGTs? - Answers :All
Responsibilities of the JFE - Answers :Develop AO wide joint targeting guidance,
objectives, and priorities
Integration and synchronization of target nominations at the JFC level and higher.
Coordinates, maintains, and disseminates a complete list of FSCMs within the AO to
avoid friendly fire and deconflicts with other current or future operations.
Develops the roles, functions, and agenda of the JTCB
Develops the Joint Fires Estimate and COA
Monitors TST and component critical TGTs
Recommends procedures for engaging TSTs and component critical TGTs
Recommends HPTs to the JPG
Coordinates Joint Fires and TGTing ROE issues
, Develops collateral damage prevention procedures based on CDRs guidance and
higher level directives
Conducts assessments of Joint Fires and TGTing in coordination with higher HQs and
components.
TGTing Taxonomy - Answers :Threat
Target System
Target System Component
Target
Target Element
Aim Point
Law of War Principles - Answers :Distinction- Combatants and Non-Combatants
Humanity- Unnecessary suffering
Military Necessity- Measures needed to defeat the enemy as quickly and efficiently as
possible
Proportionality- not excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage
expected to be gained
Four Intell ORGs support to TGTing - Answers :CIA- HUMINT
DIA- All-Source
NSA- SIGINT
NGA- GEOINT
DTRA- WMD
Measure of Effectiveness - Answers :A criterion used to assess changes in system
behavior, capability, or operational environment that is tied to measuring the attainment
of an end state, achievement of an objective, or creation of an effect.
Measure of Performance - Answers :A criterion used to assess friendly actions that is
tied to measuring task accomplishment.
Center of Gravity (COG) - Answers :The source of power that provides moral or
physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act.
Commander Intent - Answers :Is clear and concise expression of the purpose of the
operation and the desired military end state that supports mission command.
Four Principles of Joint Targeting - Answers :Focused- Achieve CDRs objectives
Effects Based- Contribute to the achievement of JFC objectives.
Interdisciplinary- Joint Targeting is a command function that requires many disciplines.
Systematic- Joint Targeting Cycle is designed to be systematic.
What is an HVT? - Answers :Target the enemy commander requires for the successful
completion of the mission.
What is an HPT? - Answers :One whose loss to the enemy will significantly contribute to
the success of the friendly COA.
What is a TST? - Answers :Time sensitive target or set of targets JFC validated that
present such a significant threat, is such high importance to the JFCs mission and
objectives that the JFC dictates intelligence assets and fires.
What is Targeting? - Answers :The process of selecting and prioritizing targets and
matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and
capabilities.
What is a target? - Answers :is an entity or object that performs a function for the
adversary considered for possible engagement or action.
Categories of Targeting - Answers :Deliberate Targeting- planned targets (scheduled or
on-call) known to exist in the operational environment with engagement actions against
them.
Scheduled Targets- prosecuted at a specific time
On-Call- actions planned but with no time. Expects to locate these targets in sufficient
time to execute planned actions.
Dynamic targeting - Answers :Is normally employed in current operations planning
because the nature and timeframe associated with the current operations (24 HRS)
typically requires more immediate responsiveness than is achieved with deliberate
targeting.
Unscheduled Targets- are known targets and are included on either the JTL or RTL but
were not nominated, were nominated but did not make the JIPTL, or were not expected
to be available for engagement within the TGTing cycle.
,Unanticipated Targets- are unknown or not expected to be present in the operational
environment. Not included on the JTl/RTL, and an evaluation of the candidate target is
needed to determine engagement requirements and timing.
Unintended Effects - Answers :Spill over to create unintended consequences which may
be counterproductive or may cause opportunities.
Indirect Effects - Answers :Are the delayed and/or displaced second-third-and higher
order consequences of action created through intermediate events or mechanisms.
Cascading Effects - Answers :can ripple through a target system often influencing other
systems. Typically occurs through nodes and links.
Cumulative Effects - Answers :tend to compound to the result of greater outcome.
Direct Effects - Answers :Are immediate and easily recognizable. First order
consequences of a military action. Unaltered.
Phase of JTC - Answers :PH 1- Commanders OBJ, TGTing Guidance, and Intent
PH 2- Target Development and Prioritization
PH 3- Capabilities Analysis
PH 4- Commanders Decision and Force Assignment
PH 5- Mission Planning and Force Execution
PH 6- Combat Assessment
Who can nominate TGTs? - Answers :All
Responsibilities of the JFE - Answers :Develop AO wide joint targeting guidance,
objectives, and priorities
Integration and synchronization of target nominations at the JFC level and higher.
Coordinates, maintains, and disseminates a complete list of FSCMs within the AO to
avoid friendly fire and deconflicts with other current or future operations.
Develops the roles, functions, and agenda of the JTCB
Develops the Joint Fires Estimate and COA
Monitors TST and component critical TGTs
Recommends procedures for engaging TSTs and component critical TGTs
Recommends HPTs to the JPG
Coordinates Joint Fires and TGTing ROE issues
, Develops collateral damage prevention procedures based on CDRs guidance and
higher level directives
Conducts assessments of Joint Fires and TGTing in coordination with higher HQs and
components.
TGTing Taxonomy - Answers :Threat
Target System
Target System Component
Target
Target Element
Aim Point
Law of War Principles - Answers :Distinction- Combatants and Non-Combatants
Humanity- Unnecessary suffering
Military Necessity- Measures needed to defeat the enemy as quickly and efficiently as
possible
Proportionality- not excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage
expected to be gained
Four Intell ORGs support to TGTing - Answers :CIA- HUMINT
DIA- All-Source
NSA- SIGINT
NGA- GEOINT
DTRA- WMD
Measure of Effectiveness - Answers :A criterion used to assess changes in system
behavior, capability, or operational environment that is tied to measuring the attainment
of an end state, achievement of an objective, or creation of an effect.
Measure of Performance - Answers :A criterion used to assess friendly actions that is
tied to measuring task accomplishment.
Center of Gravity (COG) - Answers :The source of power that provides moral or
physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act.
Commander Intent - Answers :Is clear and concise expression of the purpose of the
operation and the desired military end state that supports mission command.
