text: Chapter 7
  Targeting Integration
  7-1. Targeting is the process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to
  them, considering operational requirements and capabilities (JP 3-0). IO is integrated into the targeting cycle
  to produce effects in and through the information environment that support objectives. The targeting cycle
  facilitates the engagement of the right target with the right asset at the right time. The IO officer or
  representative is a part of the targeting team, responsible to the commander and staff for all aspects of IO.
  TARGETING METHODOLOGY
  7-2. Army targeting methodology is based on four functions: decide, detect, deliver, and assess (D3A) (see
  Figure 7-1, page 7-2). The decide function occurs concurrently with planning. The detect function occurs
  during preparation and execution. The deliver function occurs primarily during execution, although some IO-
  related targets may be engaged while the command is preparing for the overall operation. The assess function
  occurs throughout.
  7-3. The targeting process is cyclical. The command’s battle rhythm determines the frequency of targeting
  working group meetings. IO-related target nominations are developed by the IO officer and by the IO working
  group, which validates all IO-related targets before they are nominated to the targeting working group.
  Therefore, the IO working group is always scheduled in advance of the targeting working group.
  DECIDE
  7-4. The decide function is part of the planning activity of the operations process. It occurs concurrently
  with the military decisionmaking process (MDMP). During the decide function, the targeting team focuses
  and sets priorities for intelligence collection and attack planning. Based on the commander’s intent and
  concept of operations, the targeting team establishes targeting priorities for each phase or critical event of an
  operation. The following products reflect these priorities—
  * High-payoff target list.
  * Information collection plan.
  * Target selection standards.
  * Attack guidance matrix.
  * Target synchronization matrix.
  7-5. The high-payoff target list is a prioritized list of targets whose loss to the enemy will significantly
  contribute to the success of the friendly course of action. High-payoff targets (HPTs) are those high-value
  targets (HVTs) identified during COA development and validated in subsequent steps that must be acquired
  and successfully attacked for the success of the friendly commander's mission. Examples of IO-related HPTs
  are threat command and control nodes and intelligence collection assets/capabilities.
  7-6. The information collection plan, prepared by the G-3 (S-3) and coordinated with the entire staff,
  synchronizes the four primary means information collection to provide intelligence to the commander. The
  G-2 (S-2) ensures all available collection assets provide the required information. Information requirements
  submitted by the IO officer can require longer lead times to detect targets and dwell times to assess the effects
  of IRCs directed against these targets.