text: Army Operations Overview
  Figure 2-7. Integration of plans, future operations, and current operations
  TARGETING
  2-65. Targetingis the process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to
  them,considering operational requirements and capabilities (JP 3-0). During combat operations, JAG Corps
  personnel aredirectly involved in the targeting process, to include targeting battle rhythm events. The purpose
  of targeting is to integrate and synchronize fires and effects into operations. Targeting begins in planning,
  and itis an iterative process that continues throughout the operations process. The Army targeting process is
  guided by the methodology of decide, detect, deliver, and assess (known as D3A). The decide, detect, deliver,
  and assess methodology organizes the efforts of the commander and staff to accomplish key targeting
  requirements and facilitates the engagement of the right target with the right asset at the right time. The
  process provides a holistic means to—
  (cid:122) Decide: determine which targets require engagement to support the overall operations.
  (cid:122) Detect: collect information on the target using assets and resources to develop, vet, and validate
  the decision to engage.
  (cid:122) Deliver: engage the target after tactical and technical decisions.
  (cid:122) Assess: continuously compare the operational environment and progress of operations to the initial
  vision and intent and adjust to ensure objectives are met and military end state is achieved.
  (See figure 2-8on page 2-18for a depiction of targeting methodology.SeeFM3-60for more information on
  targeting.)