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  section will prepare, submit, and track the CERF. This request will elevate above the corps echelon and
  integrate into the joint targeting cycle for follow-on processing and approval.
  CYBER EFFECTS REQUEST FORMAT PREPARATION
  E-21. Although the requesting unit may not have the specific target network topology information, it should
  provide current target information. The approval process for cyberspace effects may take longer than other
  targeting capabilities. Each of the three sections in the cyber effects request are described below in bullet
  format. The requesting unit provides all information from the bullet lists below to higher headquarters
  through the CEMA working group or other designated targeting processes.
  CYBER EFFECTS REQUEST FORMAT SECTION 1 REQUESTING UNIT INFORMATION
  E-22. Section 1 of the CERF requests the following unit information—
  * Supported Major Command. Enter the major command authorized to validate and prioritize the
  CERF. For Army units at corps level and below, this entry will commonly include the geographic
  or functional combatant command.
  * Date. Enter the date the requesting unit submitted the CERF to higher headquarters.
  * Time Sent. Enter the time the requesting united submitted the CERF to higher headquarters.
  * Requesting Unit. Enter the name of the requesting unit.
  * By. Enter the rank, last, and the first name of the requesting unit’s point of contact that time-
  stamped and processed the CERF.
  * Point of Contact. Enter the rank, last, and the first name of the requesting unit’s point of contact.
  Also, enter the phone number and e-mail.
  * Classification. Enter the overall classification of the document. Ensure classification markings
  are applied to each section and supporting documentation.
  CYBER EFFECTS REQUEST FORMAT SECTION 2 SUPPORTED OPERATION INFORMATION
  E-23. Section 2 of the CERF requests the following supported operation information—
  * Supported OPLAN/CONPLAN/Order. Describe key details within the plan that the requested
  cyberspace attack will support.
  * Supported Mission Statement. Describe the unit’s essential task(s) and the purpose that the
  requested effect(s) will support.
  * Supported Commander’s Intent. Describe key information within the commander’s intent that
  the requested effect(s) will support.
  * Supported Commander’s End State. Describe key information within the commander’s end
  state that the requested effect(s) will support.
  * Supported Concept of Operations. Describe key information within the concept of operations
  that the requested effect(s) will support.
  * Supported Objective (strategic, operational, and tactical). Describe the supported objective(s)
  that the requested effect(s) will directly support.
  * Supported Tactical Objective/Task. Describe the tactical objectives and tasks that the requested
  effect(s) will directly or indirectly support.
  CYBER EFFECTS REQUEST FORMAT SECTION 3 COMPUTER NETWORK OPERATIONS
  E-24. Section 3 of the CERF requests the following computer network operations and specific information—
  * Type of Target.
   Indicate scheduled if specific dates, times, and or supporting conditions are known.
   Indicate on-call if trigger events or supporting conditions are known.
  * Target Priority.