IRON COMPASS 26

planningJTF-3
Upcoming staff exercise. Commander’s objectives and targeting guidance in draft; target development begins at STARTEX.2026-09-21 → 2026-10-09

Joint targeting cycle

  1. Phase 1 — Objectives & Guidance
    Commander’s Objectives, Targeting Guidance, and Intent
    Establish clear, measurable objectives and desired effects. Commander’s guidance and intent drive every subsequent phase of the cycle.
    Commander’s objectivesTargeting guidanceDesired effects
  2. Phase 2 — Target Development
    Target Development and Prioritization
  3. Phase 3 — Capabilities Analysis
    Capabilities Analysis
  4. Phase 4 — Decision & Assignment
    Commander’s Decision and Force Assignment
  5. Phase 5 — Planning & Execution
    Mission Planning and Force Execution
  6. Phase 6 — Assessment
    Combat Assessment

Targets (0)

No targets yet — target development begins in phase 2.