JFC TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is an HVT? - ANSW-Target the enemy commander requires for the successful completion of the
mission.
What is a TST? - ANSW-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? - ANSW-The process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate
response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities.
Target Nomination List (TNL) - ANSW-CCMD staff, components, subordinates, and task force select
targets from the JTL and RTL to compile TNLs in nomination of targets for engagements
Four Principles of Joint Targeting - ANSW-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 HPT? - ANSW-One whose loss to the enemy will significantly contribute to the success of the
friendly COA.
What is a target? - ANSW-is an entity or object that performs a function for the adversary considered for
possible engagement or action.
Categories of Targeting - ANSW-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 - ANSW-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 - ANSW-Spill over to create unintended consequences which may be
counterproductive or may cause opportunities.
Indirect Effects - ANSW-Are the delayed and/or displaced second-third-and higher order consequences
of action created through intermediate events or mechanisms.
Cascading Effects - ANSW-can ripple through a target system often influencing other systems. Typically
occurs through nodes and links.
Cumulative Effects - ANSW-tend to compound to the result of greater outcome.
Direct Effects - ANSW-Are immediate and easily recognizable. First order consequences of a military
action. Unaltered.
Phase of JTC - ANSW-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? - ANSW-All
Responsibilities of the JFE - ANSW-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
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is an HVT? - ANSW-Target the enemy commander requires for the successful completion of the
mission.
What is a TST? - ANSW-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? - ANSW-The process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate
response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities.
Target Nomination List (TNL) - ANSW-CCMD staff, components, subordinates, and task force select
targets from the JTL and RTL to compile TNLs in nomination of targets for engagements
Four Principles of Joint Targeting - ANSW-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 HPT? - ANSW-One whose loss to the enemy will significantly contribute to the success of the
friendly COA.
What is a target? - ANSW-is an entity or object that performs a function for the adversary considered for
possible engagement or action.
Categories of Targeting - ANSW-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 - ANSW-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 - ANSW-Spill over to create unintended consequences which may be
counterproductive or may cause opportunities.
Indirect Effects - ANSW-Are the delayed and/or displaced second-third-and higher order consequences
of action created through intermediate events or mechanisms.
Cascading Effects - ANSW-can ripple through a target system often influencing other systems. Typically
occurs through nodes and links.
Cumulative Effects - ANSW-tend to compound to the result of greater outcome.
Direct Effects - ANSW-Are immediate and easily recognizable. First order consequences of a military
action. Unaltered.
Phase of JTC - ANSW-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? - ANSW-All
Responsibilities of the JFE - ANSW-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
