(DoD) The process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities. See also joint targeting coordination board; target.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
| APA | Military Dictionary (DoD). (2011). targeting. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/targeting/definitions/1964344 |
| Chicago | Military Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "targeting" http://smartdefine.org/targeting/definitions/1964344 (accessed September 20, 2026). |
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