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Chapter 2 2-8 ATP 3-94.2 1 September 2016 Members present the results of their work to the commander at the targeting board for decision. Output from the targeting board includes the following: Commander’s planning guidance to include updated targeting guidance. Approved high-payoff target list. Approved attack guidance matrix. Approved target selection standards. Approved targets. Changes to FSCMs. Fragmentary order as required. 2-43. Since deep operations often require joint assets to engage targets beyond the range of a division’s organic capability, commanders should understand the joint operational planning process, the joint targeting methodology, and the air tasking cycle. The joint targeting cycle and associated timelines for submission requirements (such as target nominations and air support request,.) to the joint force headquarters are the primary drivers for the timing, frequency, and agenda of subordinate targeting boards and working groups. Risk Management 2-44. Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and controlling risks arising from operational factors and making decisions that balance risk cost with mission benefits (JP 3-0). Identifying and accepting prudent risk is a principle of mission command. Throughout the operations process, commanders and staffs use risk management to identify and mitigate risks associated with all hazards that have the potential to injure or kill friendly and civilian personnel, damage or destroy equipment, or otherwise impact mission effectiveness. Like IPB and targeting, risk management begins during planning and continues through preparation and execution. Risk management consists of the following steps: Identify hazards. Assess hazards to determine risks. Develop controls and make risk decisions. Implement controls. Supervise and evaluate. See ATP 5-19 for a detailed discussion on risk management. 2-45. Deep operations involving ground or air maneuver involve high risk. In these instances, division and corps commanders, supported by their staffs, develop controls to mitigate risk and ensure operations are well planned, synchronized, and rehearsed prior to execution. Continuing Activities 2-46. While units execute numerous tasks throughout the operations process, commanders and staffs always plan for and coordinate the following continuing activities: Liaison. Information collection. Security operations. Protection. Terrain management. Airspace control. Liaison 2-47. Liaison is that contact or intercommunication maintained between elements of military forces or other agencies to ensure mutual understanding and unity of purpose and action (JP 3-08). Most commonly used for establishing and maintaining close communications, liaison continuously enables direct physical communications between commands. Commanders use liaison during operations to help facilitate communications between organizations, preserve freedom of action, and maintain flexibility. Effective liaison ensures commanders that subordinates understand implicit coordination. Liaison provides