Targeting Organization and Operations (Corps and Division)
Allocate appropriate assets
Target nominations/ recommendations
Assess post-strike requirements
Notes:
Title: Targeting Organization and Operations (Corps and Division)
Dialogue: Targeting at the corps and division level is primarily at the tactical level of war. It involves commanders and staffs in the decide, detect, deliver and assess functions in support of tactical operations.
The DOCC acts as the battle command and control facility, which exists to support the successful execution of deep operations. Through the targeting process, targets are selected and detection assets are allocated and employed. The DOCC is responsible to confirm and validate the sensor reading to determine if the original decide criteria for a target remains in place. The DOCC allocates the attack resources to engage the target.
Key agencies and their responsibilities:
Fire Support Element (FSE): The FSE is a portion of the DOCC that provides centralized targeting, coordination and integration of fires delivered on surface targets by fire support means under control of the corps or division.
G2: The G2 officer prepares the intelligence collection plan and maintains information on the current enemy situation. He provides assessments of probable enemy actions and analyzes and identifies targets on the basis of the commander’s guidance.
G3: The G3 ensures the plans reflect the commander’s concept of operation. Additionally, (with other members of the targeting team) develops the HPTL, AGM and the BDA requirements and ensures they are integrated into the decision support template.
Army Airspace Command and Control (A2 C2) : The A2 C2 section, under the direction of the G3 air, is the primary lead in planning and management of airspace over the ground battle. The A2 C2 integrates and helps synchronize all functional operations which share airspace with the field artillery.
Special Operations Command and Control Element (SOCCE): The mission of the SOCCE to synchronize SOF operations with corps and division operational and intelligence requirements. It ensures that intelligence data and FSCMs are exchanged between the DOCC and the deployed SOF forces.