text: Appendix D
  Example Targeting Product Formats
  The commander, the targeting team, supporting, and supported units should implement
  the targeting products developed during the targeting process to facilitate the planning
  and execution of operations. The products allow the team to control and synchronize
  targeting in an effective and efficient way.
  TARGETING TOOLS AND FORMATS
  D-1. There are no prescribed formats for the targeting tools. Each unit will develop tools that work best for
  them. Factors to consider in developing formats are as follows:
  * Type, level, or role of the command.
  * Operational environment.
  * Assets available.
  * Missions.
  * SOPs.
  D-2. Regardless of the formats used, the targeting methodology applicable for the unit’s role must be
  followed. Targeting products can be presented in many forms. It is important forms be sharable in oral
  presentations, hard copy publications, or electronic format.
  D-3. The purpose of this appendix is to provide a menu of formats and a focus on the targeting information
  and knowledge the commander and staff requires. The formats may be copied or modified by the targeting
  team to support the requirements of the command. These examples are intended to provide a baseline
  understanding of the required information in each product. In the example products a mix of acceptable forms
  of inputs are used to further demonstrate the flexibility a unit has when developing its own targeting product
  standards.
  HIGH-PAYOFF TARGET LIST
  D-4. The HPTL identifies HPTs by phases in the battle and order of priority. Other considerations include
  the following:
  * The sequence or order of appearance.
  * The ability to detect, identify, classify, locate, and track the target. (This decision must include
  sensor availability and processing timeline considerations.)
  * The degree of accuracy available from the acquisition system(s).
  * The ability to engage the target.
  * The ability to create the desired effects based on attack guidance.
  D-5. Targets are prioritized according to the considerations above within specific time windows. The
  targeting working group recommends priorities for the targets according to its judgment and the advice of
  the FSE targeting officer and the FAIO. The target category of the HPT is shown, either by name or by
  number, on the list. The number of target priorities should not be excessive. Too many priorities will dilute
  the intelligence collection acquisition and engagement efforts. The approved list is given to the operations,
  intelligence, and FSE. It is used as a planning tool to determine attack guidance and to refine the collection
  plan. This list may also indicate the commander's operational need for BDA of the specific target and the
  time window for collecting and reporting it. Table D-1 shows an example of a HPTL.