Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acq Sppt for Joint Op
JP 3-55
April 14, 1993

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Memorandum

Record of Changes

Preface

CHAPTER I... RSTA MISSION AREAS AND TASKS

Overview
RSTA Mission Areas
Operations Security (OPSEC)
Operational Deception (OPDEC)

Overview
Types of Information
Collection Capabilities and Limitations
Required Capabilities

Overview
The Intelligence Cycle
Command Relationships
Planning RSTA Operations
Tasking RSTA Operations
RSTA Coordination
RSTA Execution

CHAPTER IV... TARGETING

Overview
Targeting Objectives
The Target
Target Development
Weaponeering Assessment
Force Application Planning
Execution Planning
Battle Damage Assessment
Mission Cycle
Coordination

APPENDIX B... Users Evaluation Report

Glossary

Part I--Acronyms and Abbreviations
Part II--Terms and Definitions