What product is utilized during the target development stage?

During the target development stage, the Joint Integrated Prioritized Target List (JIPTL) is utilized as it serves as a comprehensive list that prioritizes targets for a specific operation or campaign. The JIPTL is a critical tool in the planning process, as it integrates inputs from various components involved in joint operations, ensuring a unified approach in striking prioritized targets. It aids in decision-making by providing commanders with an organized and assessed view of targets that align with strategic objectives.

The inclusion of a prioritized focus allows combat planners to allocate resources effectively and ensures that higher-priority targets receive attention first, optimizing the overall effectiveness of the targeting process throughout the operation. In contrast, while other products like the Target Assessment Report, Target Nomination List, and Air Operations Directive have their own roles within the planning and execution of operations, they do not specifically serve as the prioritized guide during the target development phase in the same way that the JIPTL does.