text: Appendix I
  Alternate Targeting Methodologies
  Two alternative methods have been used and implemented for a varying degree of
  needs. The two most common methods are the multi-service tactics, techniques, and
  procedures for dynamic targeting known as find, fix, track, target, engage and assess
  (referred to as F2T2EA) and a Special Operations Forces methodology used
  predominantly for Counterinsurgency/HVI targeting known as Find, Fix, Finish,
  Exploit, Analyze, and Disseminate (F3EAD).
  SECTION I – FIND, FIX, TRACK, TARGET, ENGAGE AND ASSESS
  I-1. Dynamic targeting is targeting that prosecutes targets identified too late, or not selected for action in
  time to be included in deliberate targeting (JP 3-60). Dynamic targeting occurs during detect, deliver and
  assess functions of the D3A methodology and the joint targeting cycle phase 5: mission planning and
  execution. A target of opportunity may emerge, or a change in the situation may necessitate a change to a
  planned target. These targets still require confirmation, verification, validation, and authorization, but in a
  shorter timeframe than deliberate targeting allows.
  I-2. The process developed to facilitate dynamic targeting at the joint level is— find, fix, track, target,
  engage, and assess (referred to as F2T2EA). While the steps are listed in the order presented to ease
  explanation, several steps are accomplished simultaneously and overlapped. For example, the track step
  frequently continues through the completion of the assess step. Figure I-1 shows find, fix, track, target,
  engage, and assess in the joint targeting cycle. For a more in-depth explanation of each of the steps in the
  targeting process refer to ATP 3-60.1.
  Figure I-1. Find, fix, track, target, engage, and assess within the Joint Targeting Cycle
  SECTION II – FIND, FIX, FINISH, EXPLOIT, ANALYZE, AND DISSEMINATE
  I-3. F3EAD provides maneuver leaders at all levels with a methodology that enables them to organize
  resources and array forces across the range of military operations. While the targeting aspect of F3EAD is
  consistent with D3A methodology, F3EAD provides the maneuver commander an additional tool to address
  certain targeting challenges, particularly those found in a counterinsurgency environment. F3EAD is not a