Targeting
Targeting is a formal process which needs to operate at a speed appropriate to the circumstances. An attack on a major installation such as a harbour or airfield is likely to take several days or weeks to prepare, so large amounts of data can be assimilated and even special surveillance operations undertaken to provide missing information. In contrast, an attack on a fleeting target of opportunity has to be completed in seconds but still comply with International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The targeting process is now generally considered to include assessing damage to the target, battle damage assessment and post operation reviews.
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