PREFACE

This publication provides fundamental principles and doctrinal guidance for the conduct of joint targeting across the range of military operations. This publication will address operational-level considerations for the commanders of combatant commands, joint task forces, and the subordinate components of these commands to plan, coordinate, and execute targeting successfully. Additionally, it addresses time-sensitive target considerations. 2. Purpose This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). It sets forth joint doctrine to govern the activities and performance of the Armed Forces of the United States in operations and provides the doctrinal basis for interagency coordination and for US military involvement in multinational operations. It provides military guidance for the exercise of authority by combatant commanders and other joint force commanders (JFCs) and prescribes joint doctrine for operations and training. It provides military guidance for use by the Armed Forces in preparing their appropriate plans. It is not the intent of this publication to restrict the authority of the JFC from organizing the force and executing the mission in a manner the JFC deems most appropriate to ensure unity of effort in the accomplishment of the overall objective