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ATP 3-09.90 3-1 Chapter 3 Targeting At The Division Targeting is a command and staff function, managed by the division fires cell, with oversight from the DIVARTY commander. The purpose of targeting is to integrate capabilities across all warfighting functions in operations. There are two categories of targeting: deliberate and dynamic. Deliberate targeting develop targets and assigns resources for operations 24 to 96 hours, or more, into the future. Dynamic targeting occurs within the current operations timeframe, normally less than 24 hours. As an integrating process, targeting integrates and synchronizes lethal and nonlethal capabilities to create a specific effect to enable multi-domain battle. For more information on targeting see JP 3-60, and ATP 3-60. FIRES CELL 3-1. The fires cell uses the Army targeting methodology (referred to as D3A) to manage the targeting cycle. At a minimum, the fires cell is responsible for identifying targets, for inclusion in the joint targeting process, the division commander’s AGM, and the division commander’s HPTL for the current cycle. Fires cell personnel must understand the targeting deadlines and how to influence the targeting cycle to achieve the division commander's objectives. 3-2. The division fires cell synchronizes fires and directs the engagement of targets by fire support assets. It coordinates joint air support requirements for plans and future operations through the TACP and ALO and current operations with the ASOC or JAGIC. When the division is designated the senior tactical echelon the division fires cell coordinates air support requirements with their higher headquarters (corps). FIRES SECTION 3-3. The fires section provides the FSCOORD the ability to synchronize Army, Joint, and Multinational fire support and FA and ADA sensor management. The fires section conducts targeting and provides input to the information collection plan. 3-4. Fires section responsibilities include: Integrate all forms of Army, Joint, and Multinational fires. Submit component critical targets for joint force commander time-sensitive target (also called TST) recommendations. Conduct target development. Conduct target coordinate mensuration (when required). Conduct collateral damage estimation. Review and comply with rules of engagement. Develop and maintain the HPTL. Consolidate, prioritize, and nominate targets for inclusion in the JIPTL. Conduct deliberate and dynamic targeting. Provide input to collection plan. TACTICAL COMMAND POST FIRES ELEMENT 3-5. If fires section personnel are moved to the tactical command post they form a fires element. Fires element responsibilities include: Integrate all forms of Army, joint, and multinational fires. 12 October 2017