Targeting Cycle

The targeting cycle is a strategic process used to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential targets or objectives, often in military, security, or intelligence contexts. It involves several steps: understanding the environment, selecting high-value targets, planning how to address them, executing the operation, and then assessing the results to inform future actions. This cycle ensures that efforts are focused efficiently and effectively on the most important or impactful targets, optimizing resource use and minimizing unintended consequences.