Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SAIC-0010
Organization's ID:
SAIC
Organization:
Science Application International Corporation
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
3-4 months (32 hours in total)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Intelligence Studies
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to the intricacies of intelligence support to targeting and the targeting process – Decide, Detect, Deliver and Assess (D3A). The students will gain a deeper understanding of how targets are produced and why that target is important. The students will learn about and exercise various targeting tools to narrow the search for High-Value Targets and determine and create a target from intelligence reporting.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Conduct intelligence support to targeting
  • Conduct the combat assessment process
  • Identify the four principles of targeting
  • Identify the four steps of the USMC targeting process
  • Conduct target value analysis (TVA) utilizing the CARVER methodology

General Topics:

  • Targeting process
  • Targeting cycles
  • Practical application
  • Guided discussions
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials