146 S13 Ep 22 – Is Intelligence Too Focused on Targeting w/JRTC BC2 Experts

About this episode

This episode discusses the balance between intelligence and targeting in military operations.

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-forty-sixth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.’ Hosted by MAJ Marc Howle, the Brigade Senior Engineer / Protection OCT for Brigade Command & Control (BDE HQ), on behalf of the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today’s guests are subject matter experts across JRTC: CW3 Michael Horrace is the Senior Targeting OCT, MAJ Edward Pecoraro is the BDE S-2 Intelligence Officer-in-Charge OCT, and MSG Randell Conway is the BDE S-2 Intelligence Noncommissioned Officer-in-Charge for BC2. This episode explores the relationship between intelligence, fires, and the targeting process, centered on the question of whether intelligence has become overly focused on targeting at the expense of broader situational understanding. The discussion highlights that while targeting is a critical function—especially in a sensor-rich, time-compressed battlefield—intelligence must first and foremost enable decision-making and understanding of the operational environment, not just feed the fires enterprise. Overemphasis on target production can lead to a narrow focus on high-payoff targets while neglecting the…

People in this episode

Host: MAJ Marc Howle

Guests: CW3 Michael Horrace, MAJ Edward Pecoraro, MSG Randell Conway

Topics covered

• intelligence
• targeting
• military operations
• decision-making
• operational environment

Keywords

• intelligence
• targeting process
• military strategy
• situational understanding
• enemy capabilities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Joint Readiness Training Center, Brigade Command & Control, Ops Group

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