Which factors does the Targeting Board ensure alignment with during target selection?

• A. Public opinion.
• B. Weather and wind speed.
• C. Commander’s intent and ROE.
• D. Radio frequencies and encryption.

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that targeting decisions must line up with what the commander intends to achieve and the rules governing the use of force. The Targeting Board reviews proposed targets to make sure they help accomplish the mission in a way that stays within authority and legal/ethical constraints. Commander’s intent provides the overarching objective and success criteria, guiding which targets will contribute to the desired end state. The Rules of Engagement set when, where, and how force can be used, including protections for civilians and noncombatants; targets must meet these constraints to be approved.

Weather and wind speed matter for feasibility, timing, and weapon effects, but they aren’t the criterion used to determine alignment with the overall mission and legal constraints. Public opinion isn’t a formal gating factor in target selection, even though it may influence broader strategy. Radio frequencies and encryption affect communications and security, not whether a target choice complies with the commander’s intent and ROE.

So, the Targeting Board’s job is to ensure each target selection remains true to the commander’s intent while complying with the Rules of Engagement.