Which items should be contained in the Target Description for a CFF?

• A. Target Speed and Direction Only
• B. What Target Is; What Target Is Doing; Number of Targets; Degree of Protection of Targets; Target Size and Shape
• C. Weather Conditions and Wind
• D. Time of Day

Answer: (B)

Target Description for a CFF should give a clear picture of what is being targeted and how it poses or presents itself on the battlefield. The essential items are what the target is, what the target is doing, how many targets there are, the degree of protection the target has, and the target’s size and shape. This combination lets the observer and firing unit identify and confirm the correct object, assess risk and potential collateral damage, and tailor the engagement plan (including munition selection and safety margins) to the actual target. Weather, wind, and time of day influence ballistic calculations and visibility, but they belong in separate meteorological or environmental data rather than the target description itself. In short, a complete target description provides the necessary identification and characteristics that make an engagement accurate and safe.