text: Chapter 4
  4-179. The targeting process supports the commander’s decision-making with a comprehensive,iterative,
  and logical methodology for employing the ways and means to create desired effects that support
  achievement of objectives. Once actions are taken against targets, the commander and staff assess the
  effectiveness of the actions. If there is no evidence that the desired effects were created,reengagement of the
  target may be necessary,or another method selected to create the desired effects.
  Targeting Categories
  4-180. The targeting process can be generally grouped into two categories: deliberate and dynamic.
  Deliberate targeting prosecutes planned targets. These targets are known to exist in the area of operations and
  have actions scheduled against them. Examples range from targets on target lists in the applicable plan or
  order, targets detected in sufficient time to place in the joint air tasking cycle, mission-type orders, or fire
  support plans. 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 (see ATP 3-60.1) prosecutes
  targets of opportunity and changes to planned targets or objectives. Targets of opportunity are targets
  identified too late,or not selected for action in time,to be included in deliberate targeting. Targets engaged
  as part of dynamic targeting are previously unanticipated,unplanned,or newly detected.
  4-181. The two types of planned targets are scheduled and on-call:
  (cid:122) Scheduled targets exist in the area of operation and are located in sufficient time so that fires or
  other actions upon them are identified for engagement at a specific,planned time.
  (cid:122) On-call targets have actions planned,but not for a specific delivery time. The commander expects
  to locate these targets in sufficient time to execute planned actions.
  4-182. The two types of targets of opportunity are unplanned and unanticipated:
  (cid:122) Unplanned targets are known to exist in the area of operations, but no action has been planned
  against them. The target may not have been detected or located in sufficient time to meet planning
  deadlines. Alternatively, the target may have been located, but not previously considered of
  sufficient importance to engage.
  (cid:122) Unanticipated targets are unknown ornot expected to exist in the area of operation.
  Targeting Methodology
  4-183. Targeting methodology is an integral part of the MDMP. Targeting begins with the receipt of the
  mission and continues through operations process’s execution and assessment phases. Like the MDMP,
  targeting is a commander-driven process. As the MDMP is conducted,targeting becomes more focused based
  on the commander’s guidance and intent. Figure 4-13 illustrates the relationship between the targeting
  methodology (decide, detect, deliver, and assess) and the MDMP along with products generated during
  targeting. (SeeATP 3-60 for additional information.)