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Chapter 3 3-6 ATP 3-09.90 working group sessions must be effectively integrated into the division battle rhythm and nested within the higher headquarters targeting cycle. 3-22. The timing of targeting working group sessions is critical. The time-focus for division level targeting working group is generally based on the joint air tasking cycle battle rhythm that normally ranges 72-96 hours of planning for each ATO period. The duration of each ATO period is 24-hours. The BCD should provide the Army component headquarters with the suspense for preplanned ASRs to participate in the planning stages at the JAOC. However, commanders must choose a targeting cycle based on the pace of operations. The FSCOORD also schedules internal fires cell targeting meetings so target nominations arrive within the division and higher echelon target nomination windows. Although the Army operations process is event driven, the JAOC planning is time driven with specific suspense to task air missions on the ATO and get approved target nominations on the JIPTL to support Army operations. 3-23. The number and frequency of targeting working group meetings varies based on the battle rhythm and the commander’s guidance. The FSCOORD, fires cell planners, and targeting working group personnel assess ongoing targeting efforts, and ensure ASRs with target nominations are processed through the higher headquarters to meet joint task force targeting timelines. TARGETING AND RELATED PRODUCTS 3-24. Army targeting uses the functions of decide, detect, deliver, and assess (referred to as D3A) as its methodology. Targeting: Integrates and synchronizes fires into unified land operations. Uses available capabilities to create a specific lethal or nonlethal effect on a target. Begins during pre-hostilities with deliberate planning and continues throughout the entire operation. 3-25. The targeting working group brings various members of the division staff together to synchronize targeting and related targeting products. During the development of each COA, the targeting working group determines the targets that, when successfully attacked, will contribute to the success of the division’s mission. The group selects potential HPTs for each division COA. The targets are developed from among the high-value targets identified, and assumptions of the enemy commander’s intent developed during mission analysis. A high-value target is a target the enemy commander requires for the successful completion of the mission (JP 3-60). The focus of the effort is to identify the capabilities required by the enemy and the targets that enable the enemy ability to successfully achieve anticipated objectives. Using the information developed, the targeting working group identifies the purpose for engaging targets. The analysis specifies the particular function, capability, or units to be engaged; when and where they should be engaged, and the desired effects to be created by successfully engaging these targets. The targeting working group deconflicts targets, identifies the change in enemy activity desired (develops MOP and MOE assessment criteria), and develops plans by which fires, reconnaissance, TA, and intelligence capabilities are positioned to detect, engage, and assess identified HPTs in time and space. 3-26. When nominating targets for engagement, the fire support planners submit their requests for information to the G-2. If these targets are approved they become priority information or intelligence requirements that the G-2 adds to the information collection plan. If the division does not have the assets or resources to answer the requirements, the target may not be engaged unless attack guidance specifies otherwise or the commander so directs. The targeting working group (see ATP 3-60) performs this synchronization. Fire support planners must synchronize the lethal attack of targets with any directed nonlethal capabilities. 3-27. The fire support planning team at different echelons may desire to engage the same targets or may require different effects. Therefore, targeting includes coordinating and deconfliction of targets with higher, adjacent, supporting, and subordinate echelons. Other staff elements may identify targets for engagement using fires or other means. The targeting working group develops target engagement recommendations and presents them to the division G-3 to ensure the appropriate delivery asset is assigned to create the desired effects. The division commander ultimately determines how to best employ available resources to engage these targets. 12 October 2017