APPENDIX I. TARGETING AND EXECUTION TOOLS

1 APPENDIX I. TARGETING AND EXECUTION TOOLST hese products are incorporated into the fire supportannex of the OPORD and are used to task subordinateelements. Although not normally developed on the battalionlevel, FSCCs at lower echelons may use the high-payoff target list (HPTL) and adjust the higherheadquarters AGM according to their scheme ofmaneuver to determine their own AGM, subordinatetaskings, targets, and fire support EXECUTION matrix(FSEM). The FSC can modify and apply each of thefollowing examples (or combinations) to meet hisneeds and the current tactical situation. See MCRP 3-16A/FM 6-20-10, TARGETING , for a detailed discussionof TARGETING and EXECUTION TARGET LISTThe HPTL is a prioritized list of high-payoff targets(HPTs). HPTs should be defined as accurately table I-1, COP targets have been further defined toonly those in the zone of the main attack.

2 Priority #2could pose problems. Are both of these systems thesame priority throughout this phase? If non-Firefinderassets are allocated to detect them, which system isallocated for first? (Get clarifying guidance from theregimental FSC.) ADA systems in #3 can cause a lackof focus. Are all systems, regardless of location, anHPT? Consider only those that can affect thebattalion s SELECTION STANDARDS MATRIXTSS are criteria established to evaluate potential targetinformation considering its source, accuracy,reliability, and timeliness. Knowledge of the enemy suse of deceptive techniques or decoys and changes intactics in an attempt to counter friendly action ordeceive TARGETING sources will affect identified from the collection effort must bereported to the delivery system within the designatedtimeliness criteria and meet the target location errorgoal under accuracy in order to be can override this criteria at any time, butthis gives the TARGETING team guidance to execute in theabsence of further orders.

3 See table GUIDANCE MATRIXK nowing target vulnerabilities and the effect an attackwill have on enemy operations allows the targetingteam to propose the most efficient available attackoption. Key guidance is the type of effects thecommander wishes to inflict on the target. Aftercommander s approval, attack guidance issummarized in the AGM. See table I-3. The AGMconsists of l The HPTL - a prioritized list of HPTs by phase ofthe When - the time the target should be How - the attack system that will engage the I-1. : Security ZonePRIORITYTARGET1 Combat Outposts COPs in main attack zone22S1 and 2S1932S6, SA9, SA134 Mortars in main attack zone5 Regimental CPTable I-2. TSS in main attack zone3 hr100 m2S1 and 2S1930 min150 m2S6, SA9, SA131 hr200 mMortars in main attack zone30 min150 mRegiment CP4 hr500mI-2_____ MCWP 3-16l Effect -the desired effects on the target or Remarks - remarks on if BDA is required, whethercoordination must take place, for when an asset is to be attacked issummed as immediate, as acquired, and planned.

4 L Immediate - the commander wants this target attackas soon as acquired, before any As acquired - these targets will be attacked in theorder they are acquired and received by the firesupport asset. Immediate takes precedence over asacquired. l Planned - targets are not to be attacked but are to beplanned for a later time to be attacked as part of apreparation, program or schedule of firesMCRP 3-16A/FM 6-20-10 has additional informationon the FSC can combine one or more TOOLS to meet hisrequirements. Table I-4 shows the most commonattack systems used. Table I-5 shows an HPTL with anAGM. In table I-4, across the top portion of the matrix(prioritized from left to right) are the HPTs bycategory. Below each category, specific target typescan be listed for the left-hand column are the attack systems thatcan be used to attack the HPTs.

5 At the intersection ofthe HPT s column and the attack system row is a boxthat contains the asset prioritization, TSS, and damagecriteria. (See graphic at the bottom of the page.) In thetop right hand corner of the box is a small number - theasset prioritization. It helps the FSC or watch officerdetermine which asset to use to attack the is the second choice to attack indirect fireassets. The TSS displays target location error,engagement criteria (how big the target must be toengage), what the target is doing, and the target decaytime. The location given by the observer must bewithin 100m of the target s location. The target mustbe larger than platoon size, stationary, and should nothave been reported longer than 30 minutes the request for fire for the identified targetmeet the TSS and the asset determined to be firstchoice to attack the target is unavailable, then artillerywould be used to attack an indirect fire I-3.

6 Attack Guidance in initial PrepRISTA and OPsPArtyNPlan in initial Prep2S1 and 2S3 ICAS (FIXEDNPlan in initial Prep2S6, SA-9, SA-13 PArtySSEAD for CASRegt CPAEW/ArtyEW/NCoord with ECM prior to NeutralizingReserve BnPCAS (fixed)DIntent to attack reserve Bn in EA HOTLEGENDI = IMMEDIATEA = AS ACQUIREDP = PLANNEDS = SUPPRESSN = NEUTRALIZED = DESTROYEW = JAMMING OR OTHER OFFENSIVE EWFire Support Coordination in the Ground Combat Element_____ I-3 Table I-4. HPTL/ : 1-DTG:HIGH-PAYOFF TARGETSPRI1234 REMARKSDESCRIPTIONINDIRECT FIREADASYSTEMSMANEUVERRSTAATTACK SYSTEMSArty1 100M21 100MM11 100MM31 100M12 Platoon>2 PLT(-)2 Platoon>2 CoHq3 Stationary3 Stationary3 Stationary3 Stationary4 30 Min4 45 Min4 <45 Min4 <45 MinNNSN81 MM1 100M51 100M31 100M51 100M52 Platoon2 PLT(-)2 Platoon>2 CoHq3 Stationary3 Stationary3 Stationary3 Stationary4 30 Min4 45 Min4 <45 Min4 <45 MinSSSSRWCAS1 500M31 500M41 500M21 500M32 Battery2 PLT(-)2 Platoon>2 CoHq>3 Stationary3 Stat/Moving3 Stat/Moving3 Stat/Moving4 <1 Hour4 <1 Hour4 <1 Hour4 <1 HourDDDNNSFS1 100M41 100M21 100M41 100M22 Platoon>2 PLT(-)2 Platoon>2 CoHq>3 Stationary3 Stat/Moving3 Stat/Moving3 Stat/Moving4 30 Min4 45 Min4 <45 Min4 <45 MinSSSNFWCAS1 1KM11 1KM51 1KM11 1KM42 >Battery2 PLT(-))

7 2 Platoon>2 CoHq>3 Stationary3 Stat/Moving3 Stat/Moving3 Stat/Moving4 45 Min4 <1 Hour4 <1 Hour4 <1 HourDDDD1 INDIRECT FIREArty1 100M22 Platoon>3 Stationary4 30 MinNAssetPrioritizationTargetSelectionSt andardsDamageCriteriaI-4_____ MCWP 3-16 REACTIVE ATTACK GUIDANCE MATRIX The reactive attack guidance matrix (RAGM) providesa quick means to determine whether an emergingtarget should be struck, possibly diverting fire supportassets from a planned target. The RAGM prioritizesreactive target sets, specific targets within those targetsets, and TARGETING objectives within specificgeographic locations. It can be used to determinereallocation of fires assets, and quickly identifyspecific target sets and targets within those target setsto engage quickly. The RAGM must be updated every6-12 hours. Within table I-6, if a planned target isbeing engaged and an enemy MRL appears in the PortCity area, necessary fire support assets would beemployed to engage the reactive target.

8 This tool isused primarily by the MEF, but division FSCs shouldbe aware of this product. Table I-5. High-Payoff Target List/Attack Guidance OR PHASE: Attack to Objective CPRICATEGORYHPTsWHENHOWCOMMENTS1 ADASA-8, SA-11,SA-15A/PN2 FIRE SPTArty CP MRL, C/B WpnsIN/EWCoord with ECM3 ENGINEERB ridging Units,pontoonsAN4C3 MRR, MRD CPAN/EWCoord with ECM5 MANEUVER1st Ech/lead divisionAN6 RISTAFwd intercept DF nodesIN-NUKE/CHEMIDNeed BDA-RECANNot HPT-CLASS III POLANNot Hpt-CLASS VAMMOANNot HPT-CLASS IXMAINTAN Not HPT-LIFTANNot HPT-LOCANNot HPTLEGEND I = IMMEDIATEA = AS ACQUIREDP = PLANNEDArty = ArtilleryC/B = CounterbatteryEch = EchelonECM = Electronic countermeasures. (ECM is used only in NATO. Elec-tronic attack and electronic protection are used in DOD.)S = SUPPRESSN = NEUTRALIZED = DESTROYEW = JAMMING OR OTHER OFFENSIVE EWMRD = motorized rifle divisionMRL = multiple rocket launcherMRR = motorized riflt regimentFire Support Coordination in the Ground Combat Element_____ I-5 DAMAGE CRITERIA MATRIXSee table I-7.

9 The damage criteria matrix is adeliberate TARGETING tool FSCs can use to evaluate theeffectiveness of TARGETING objectives against enemystrengths/capabilities and the desired TARGETING can also help anticipate future fire supportrequirements and reallocate fire support assets. Thismatrix is designed to be a big picture guide and willchange periodically (probably between phases of thebattle). This tool is used primarily by the MEF, butcould be used within the GCE. Note: 50% CE means physical damage to the unit of50% of the notional T/O and T/E. Table I-6. Reactive Attack Guidance CityNorthwest MountainsMSRE astern Approach toPort CityCapital to Port CityMSRTARGETCATEGORYPRIORITYFS-MRL/LR/C OASTALC3I-Corps/DIV DEFENSEMMR-MECH/ARMC3I-CORPS/DIVFS-MRL/L RMOB/CMMVR-MECH/ARV/AVIATIONC3I-CORPS/DI VFS-MRL/LRMVR-MECH/ARMFM-MRL/LRMVR-MECH/ ARMUNITPRIORITY20th Arty BDE15th Corps HQ5th Div HQ22 Arty BDE3d Army CE4th BDE42d BDEINTENTD efeat ground force in vicinity of Port City to set conditions for force entry operationsPrevent LR Arty from inter-dicting 1 MEF forcesPrevent remnant forces, special op & bypassed units from interfering with 1 MEF rear area operationsPrevent forces from dis-rupting planned 1 MEF river crossingsTable I-7.

10 Damage Criteria Matrix - Example from to operate above Company LevelReg: 30% CERes: 40% CEUnable to perform mission 24-48 hrsReduce 10% currentT/O-T/EMotorized/FootUnable to operate above battalion levelReg: 40% CERes: 30% CEFire SupportMRL/ArtyUnable to operate at battery level50% CEUnable to mass fires at BN and abv 24-48 hrsEssential system com-ponents soft killRadarPhysically destroyUnable to emit 24-48 hrsEssential system com-ponents soft killC2 Unable cmd/coord 24-48 hrsAir DefenseIADsUnable to integrate multiple air defense sitesC2 nodes destroyedUnable to coordinate air defense for 24-48 hrsComm, Power, TA assets damagedAAAU nable to significantly inter-fere with friendly air ops0% CEForced into autonomous ops for 24-48 hrsReduce units 10%SAMCrew served SAMs inopReduce units 10%I-6_____ MCWP 3-16 TARGETING SYNCHRONIZATION MATRIXSee table I-8.