(DoD) A target of opportunity that is known to exist in the operational environment. See also operational area; target; target of opportunity.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
| APA | Military Dictionary (DoD). (2011). unplanned target. Retrieved September 25, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/unplanned_target/definitions/1964584 |
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