text: Intelligence Support to Targeting
  after the intelligence review, target vetting includes the following: it does not include an assessment of
  compliance with the laws of war or ROE:
  * An assessment of the target's identification and significance.
  * Collateral damage estimation.
  * Geospatial or location issues.
  * Threat or friendly impacts of servicing the target.
  * Impact of not servicing the target.
  * Environmental and other effects.
  * Intelligence gain or loss concerns.
  INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT TO TARGET DETECTION
  B-52. The targeting working group establishes target detection and tracking priorities based on targeting
  priorities. Target tracking is inherent in target detection. The FSE/fires cell provides the intelligence cell with
  the degree of accuracy required and dwell time for a target to be eligible for engagement. Then the collection
  manager can match those requirements to the TLE of the information collection asset. Execution of the
  information collection plan begins as early as possible during planning and continues all the way through the
  assess function and even helps transition unit operations into the next mission. The execution of the
  information collection plan to answer the targeting information requirements is central to detection. Targets
  are detected by using the appropriate information collection assets.
  B-53. The current operations integration cell is the primary cell responsible for directing the execution of the
  information collection effort to detect HPTs. The unit intelligence cell (with the current operations integration
  cell) must focus their intelligence analysis efforts to support both situation development and the targeting
  effort. Therefore, close coordination between the unit intelligence cell and the FSE is critical. Key staff
  members in this effort include the G-2/S-2, information operations officer, FAIO, targeting officer, and FSO.
  B-54. The G-2/S-2 makes maximum use of all available information collection assets to detect targets and
  focus the intelligence acquisition efforts on designated HPTs and PIRs. Situation development information,
  through detection and tracking, accumulates as information collection assets satisfy PIRs and information
  requirements. The collection manager-
  * Considers information collection assets' capabilities and availability within the echelon, and those
  assets available to subordinate, higher, and adjacent units.
  * Considers joint or combined force assets.
  * Arranges direct dissemination of targeting information, from the information collection asset to
  the targeting cell or targeting intelligence, to the FSE/fires cell if possible.
  B-55. When detecting a planned HPT, the information is quickly disseminated to the FAIO to determine if
  the target is an HPT, the target's priority, and if the target complies with TSS. To ensure the target information
  is disseminated quickly, the FAIO should be located in the intelligence cell with communications to the
  FSE/fires cell. If the target is an HPT, the FAIO coordinates with the G-2/S-2 analytic element and
  disseminates the target directly to the FSE/fires. If the commander approves the target, it is transferred to a
  firing unit.
  B-56. In those cases, where the situation dictates the development of a new HPT or a significant change to
  an existing HPT, subsequent target development must occur. When subsequent target development is
  necessary, the targeting information is forwarded for intelligence analysis and the target development process
  must occur quickly. Upon identifying a target specified for attack, analysts pass the target to the FSE/fires
  cell. The FSE/fires cell tasks the appropriate capability to execute the attack against the target.
  INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT TO COMBAT ASSESSMENT
  B-57. Intelligence also plays a major role in assessment as a part of the targeting methodology. The assess
  function of the targeting methodology is performed through combat assessment. Combat assessment is the
  determination of the effectiveness of force employment during military operations (JP 3-60). Units conduct
  combat assessment by determining the effectiveness of force employment during military operations (BDA