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Chapter 3 3-8 ATP 3-09.90 3-35. TSS (see table 3-2) are usually disseminated as a matrix. Military intelligence analyst’s use TSS to develop targets from combat information. Once they are developed the analysts pass them to fires cell for engagement. Fires cells use TSS to determine whether to engage a potential target. Table 3-2. Division TSS (example) High-Payoff Target Timeliness Accuracy Multiple rocket launchers ≤10 minutes ≤150 meters Mechanized reserves ≤30 minutes ≤100 meters ≥ Battalion headquarters Within two hours of H-Hour ≤200 meters Counterfire radars ≤20 minutes ≤100 meters Surface-to-air missile launcher ≤15 minutes ≤100 meters Target Synchronization Matrix or modified Target Synchronization Matrix 3-36. An excellent planning and preparation tool, the target synchronization matrix or modified target synchronization matrix graphically communicates the details of the scheme of fires. It represents the engagement of targets in time and space. The target synchronization matrix links HPTs to targeting and delivery assets and to assessment criteria. It provides a check to ensure that all the links specified in the fires plan are coordinated. This product incorporates data from the HPTL, the information collection plan, and the AGM into one matrix. These provide detailed descriptions of targets, tentative target locations based on IPB see ATP 2-01.3 and ATP 2-19.4), and, in modified form, can provide the task and purpose of each target and link each target to the fires task it supports. The overlay provides a graphic depiction of the target locations and size, and, when used with the maneuver graphics and the fires paragraph gives a clearer understanding of the fire support plan. NOTE: The targeting working group may prepare a target synchronization matrix for each COA, or may use the HPTL, TSS, and AGM for the war game and prepare a combined target synchronization matrix for only the approved COA. For more information on the targeting working group and developing a target synchronization matrix see ATP 3-60. TARGETING BOARD 3-37. The targeting board is generally more formal than the targeting working group and is focused on updating the commander, gaining new guidance, and obtaining approval of planned and proposed targeting actions. The targeting board presents targeting information, situation updates, provides recommendations, and obtains decisions from the commander. 3-38. The targeting board is normally chaired by the commander or a designated representative, usually the deputy commander or chief of staff. EFFECTS CREATED BY ENGAGING THE TARGETS 3-39. Targeting systematically analyzes and prioritizes targets and matches appropriate lethal and nonlethal capabilities to those targets to create specific desired effects that achieve the commander’s objectives. (JP 3- 60) The commander’s targeting guidance is articulated clearly and simply to enhance understanding. Targeting guidance must focus on essential enemy capabilities and functions that could interfere with the achievement of friendly objectives. Based on the division commander’s targeting guidance, the fire support planning team links desired effects to actions and tasks. 3-40. Effects refer to the target engagement criteria in the AGM. The targeting working group should specify engagement criteria according to the commander's general guidance. Target engagement criteria should be given in quantifiable terms. Engagement criteria can be described in standard terms such as destroy, neutralize, or suppress. For more information on all aspect of targeting see ATP 3-60. 12 October 2017