text: Intelligence Support to Targeting
  * After identifying HVTs, place them in order of their relative worth to the threat's operation and
  record them as part of the threat model. The value of an HVT varies throughout an operation.
  Identify and annotate changes in value by phase of the operation. The following are additional
  considerations:
   Use all available intelligence sources (for example, patrol debriefs, reporting) to update and
  refine the threat models.
   Categorize the updates to reach a conclusion concerning the threat's operations, capabilities,
  and vulnerabilities.
  B-41. CFA is an overarching analytic framework that assists the intelligence staff in identifying threat critical
  capabilities, threat critical requirements, and threat critical vulnerabilities. This assists friendly forces in
  effectively identifying windows of opportunity and threat vulnerabilities. CFA is most effective when
  conducted by a team of experienced analysts. At EAC, the CFA assists in identifying threat centers of gravity
  that friendly forces can use for operational planning. Identified threat critical vulnerabilities are key when
  identifying and developing HVTs, which are later prioritized by the FSE/fires cells through TVA.
  Note. Potential pitfalls - units may not have enough experienced personnel to apply CFA
  effectively, as multiple analysts are optimal. Additionally, there may not be enough time to
  conduct a thorough functional analysis.
  B-42. HVTs drive target development. Identification of HVTs overlaps with IPB. Developed prior to IPB,
  TSA templates and matrices or predeveloped threat models assist IPB significantly, especially in time-
  constrained environments. During step 3 of IPB, analysts develop general HVTs not associated with specific
  threat COAs and the terrain and weather. Then, analysts consider specific threat COAs and the terrain and
  weather to develop HVTs for each threat COA. Analysts must be proficient with the IPB steps and cannot
  develop specific HVTs outside of the IPB process. See ATP 2-01.3 for detailed information about the steps
  of the IPB process.
  REFINE/ADJUST HIGH-VALUE TARGETS
  B-43. During step 3 of MDMP, the targeting working group, led by the intelligence targeting element, refines
  the high-value target list one last time based on the most current intelligence and analysis. The entire staff
  conducts further analysis, including another iteration of TVA. Conducting TVA assists the staff in prioritizing
  HVTs and identifies potential HVT sets for each threat COA. They are placed in order of their relative worth
  to the threat’s operation and recorded as part of the threat model. The value of HVTs varies over the course
  of an operation. The entire staff analyzes and identifies those HVTs that must be attacked to ensure friendly
  mission success. Additionally, the staff analyzes all implications of attacking those HVTs and possible threat
  counteractions. Results of this analysis is the refined high-value target list. Those critical HVTs that the staff
  confirms as acquired and attacked are nominated as potential HPTs for each COA.
  SUPPORT THE SELECTION OF HIGH-PAYOFF TARGETS AND OTHER PRODUCTS
  B-44. HPTs are initially developed during step 3 (COA development) of MDMP. Each friendly COA requires
  engaging specific HPTs to reach a specific effect at a specific time and location to ensure COA success. HPTs
  are critical to both the adversary's needs and the friendly concept of operations. They support achieving the
  commander's intent and executing the concept of operations. They are determined based on the commander's
  targeting guidance. Upon receipt of the HPT nominations, the staff groups the HPTs into a prioritized HPTL,
  associating the HPTs to a specific point in the battle. HPTs are incorporated into the scheme of fires and used
  to develop TSS and AGMs for each friendly COA. The HPTL, TSS and AGM are later refined during step
  4 (COA analysis) and finalized during step 6 (COA approval) of MDMP.
  B-45. The HVTs and HPTs are developed during steps 2 and 3 of MDMP, and further refined during the step
  4, COA analysis. During COA analysis, the entire staff, led by the chief of fires/FSCOORD, refines or adjusts
  the key targeting products (HPTL, TSS, and AGM). The intelligence targeting element ensures the staff has
  the necessary intelligence products to validate or adjust the targeting products during COA analysis. Then,