text: Chapter 6
  Step 3—Analysis
  6-12. In the Criteria Evaluation Tool (Figure 6-3), for each criteria, choose an appropriate risk
  statement, which corresponds to a risk level. Then, explain why and how you assessed the risk level, assign
  a numerical value for each of the criteria and, if needed, identify the control and mitigation for each
  assessment. Transfer this information to the matrix and sum the values. This sum represents the assessed
  desirability of the potential target from the insurgent’s perspective. The higher the number the more likely
  the insurgent will attack the target.
  Step 4—Facilities Category
  6-13. Using this sum, identify the facilities category (Figure 6-4). Both the identification and the
  prioritization of vital assets and key points should be the responsibility of the Host Nation. However, US
  commanders should participate in the planning process for assets within their area of operations. To assist
  in this process, it is useful to have a simple method of categorizing the facilities to be considered.
  Figure 6-4 shows a suggested method for categorizing facilities.
  Step 5—Prioritization
  6-14. Compare this target to others to determine priority.
  CRITICALITY CRITERIA. Criticality refers to asset value. This is the primary consideration in targeting. A
  target is critical when its destruction or damage has a significant impact on military, political, or economic
  aspects of a community.
  High effect on output, production, service, or mission ............................................................ High Risk
  Moderate effect on output, production, service, or mission .................................................... Moderate Risk
  Negligible effect on output, production, service, or mission .................................................... Low Risk
  No significant effect on output, production, service, or mission .............................................. No Risk
  Why and how Value Controls and Mitigation
  ACCESSIBILITY CRITERIA. An asset is accessible when an insurgent can reach
  the target with sufficient personnel and equipment to accomplish its mission.
  Highly accessible: standoff weapons can be employed .......................................................... High Risk
  Moderate accessibility: heavy barriers or protection can be employed .................................. Moderate Risk
  Little accessibility: some barriers or protection employed ....................................................... Low Risk
  Inaccessible or accessible only with extreme difficulty ........................................................... No Risk
  Why and how Value Controls and Mitigation
  Figure 6-3. Criteria evaluation tool.