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Title: Targeting Methodology
Dialogue: Targeting is the process the maneuver commander uses to focus the fire support, intelligence, and command and control (C2) battlefield operating systems (BOSs) to achieve his intent. The process is tough and continuous. It is the means used to translate the commander's intent into a plan. The targeting process uses a methodology called D3A (DECIDE-DETECT-DELIVER-ASSESS). The elements of D3A cause the commander to determine what to attack with his fire support system, how to acquire those targets, and when those targets are found, how to attack them in a way that disrupts, delays or limits the enemy's ability to respond.
