text: Appendix I
  FINISH
  I-29. The window of opportunity to engage the target requires a well-trained and rehearsed finish force and
  a well-developed SOP. The force will normally not have the time to create elaborate plans. Instead, the force
  will be required to adapt a known drill to the existing conditions and rapidly execute the required actions,
  such as a raid, ambush or cordon and search. The force must also be prepared to conduct follow on operations
  based on information found during exploitation on the objective.
  Inputs
  I-30. Inputs to the FINISH step:
  * HVI location within a given time frame.
  Outputs
  I-31. Outputs of the FINISH step:
  * Target isolated and engaged.
  * Target location secured.
  * Exploitation force on site.
  EXPLOIT
  I-32. F3EAD differs from other targeting models because of its emphasis on the exploit and analyze steps
  as the main effort. This recognizes the importance of information in fighting the low contrast threat and
  aggressively supplying multisource start points for new information collection. More than the other steps,
  this feeds the intelligence operations cycle in which intelligence leads to operations that yield more
  intelligence leading to more operations. The emphasis on raids is essential to gather intelligence on the enemy
  network; simply killing the enemy will not lead to greater effectiveness against their networks. In fact,
  capturing the enemy for purposes of interrogating is normally the preferred option.
  I-33. Once secured, the target site must be exploited. Site exploitation is a series of activities to recognize,
  collect, process, preserve, and analyze information, personnel, and/or materiel found during the conduct of
  operations (JP 3-31). Effective site exploitation requires prior planning to include SOP, search plans, prepared
  site exploitation kits, and tactical questioning plans. Units must make these preparations in advance of the
  finish step in order to enable effective actions on the objective. For a more detailed discussion of site
  exploitation activities and enablers see ATP 3-90.15.
  I-34. The site exploitation team may have a variety of enablers in direct support, or it may come solely from
  the unit. In any case, they must have clear instructions on what to look for in the specific site and training in
  how to conduct the search and collection. Some units use smart cards with target specific information and
  predetermined questions. Such aids have been useful in preparing and guiding the exploitation teams. Some
  organizations prefer designated assault or exploitation units. Continual preparation for these type missions
  allows the development and refinement of SOP.
  I-35. Target exploitation and document exploitation are important operations and intelligence activities
  critical to F3EAD. Documents and pocket litter, as well as information found on computers and cell phones,
  can provide clues that analysts need to evaluate enemy organizations, capabilities, and intentions. The threat's
  network becomes known a little more clearly by reading their email, financial records, media, and servers.
  Target and document exploitation help build the picture of the threat as a system of systems.