text: Alternate Targeting Methodologies
  Figure I-2. High-value individual targeting process
  I-8. In counterinsurgency operations, the target sets often will include HVI that require special care or
  caution in treatment because failure to engage them or to engage them improperly can lead to adverse
  consequences. As a result, the find step may take a considerable amount of time from days to even weeks as
  targets are identified, and the target's network is mapped and analyzed.
  I-9. The finish step of F3EAD mirrors the deliver function of D3A when the action planned against the
  target is initiated and completed. Where the finish step differs from the deliver function in D3A is the nature
  of the means the commander will apply against identified target sets. In addition to systems typically
  associated with delivering effects in the D3A methodology, means used by a maneuver commander in
  counterinsurgency operations can include actions such as sniper, counter sniper, tactical callout, vehicle
  interdiction, and small ambush teams.
  I-10. The exploit, analyze, and disseminate steps amplify the assess function. The engaging unit takes the
  opportunity to gather additional information during the exploit step, determines the implications and
  relevance of the information during the analyze step, and publishes the results during the disseminate step.
  I-11. It is important to remember that targeting is conducted continuously. For any given target, the process
  tends to follow the flow depicted in figure I-1, on page I-1. At any given time however, a unit may be at the
  find step for some targets, the exploit step for several other targets, and at the fix, finish, analyze, or
  disseminate step for still other targets. Similarly, the unit may disseminate information pertaining to the
  location of a target prior to the finish step or exploit step. Generally, the process will follow the depicted
  flow; do not let the process restrict what needs to happen next.