In Stage 2, which entity nominates targets to support priorities?

In Stage 2, which entity nominates targets to support priorities?

• A. Joint Forces Commander (JFC)
• B. Joint Forces Air Component Commander (JFACC)
• C. Targeting Effects Team
• D. Joint Integrated Plan (JIPTL) Lead

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the commander sets the theater’s priorities and directs which targets will best advance those priorities. In Stage 2, targets are nominated to support the priorities based on the Joint Forces Commander’s guidance and objectives. This ensures all targeting work downstream—how targets are analyzed, prioritized, and issued for action—aligns with the overall intent and desired effects. The Joint Forces Commander is responsible for establishing the priorities and approving the target nominations to the targeting process. The Joint Forces Air Component Commander focuses on executing air operations to achieve those priorities, the Targeting Effects Team provides analysis and recommendations on expected effects, and the JIPTL Lead manages the prioritized list under the guidance received. But the nomination of targets to support priorities stems from the JFC’s directive and priorities.

The key idea is that the commander sets the theater’s priorities and directs which targets will best advance those priorities. In Stage 2, targets are nominated to support the priorities based on the Joint Forces Commander’s guidance and objectives. This ensures all targeting work downstream—how targets are analyzed, prioritized, and issued for action—aligns with the overall intent and desired effects.

The Joint Forces Commander is responsible for establishing the priorities and approving the target nominations to the targeting process. The Joint Forces Air Component Commander focuses on executing air operations to achieve those priorities, the Targeting Effects Team provides analysis and recommendations on expected effects, and the JIPTL Lead manages the prioritized list under the guidance received. But the nomination of targets to support priorities stems from the JFC’s directive and priorities.