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~FTER flCTION
ITEM: ~ir/Target Intelligence
O8SERV~TION: ~ clear lack of understanding of air and target
intelligence requirements was evident in the MEF targeting
process
DISCUSSION: Targets were nominated for attack by inappropriate
assets (i~e. B-52's vs widely separated reinforced concrete
bunkers). Target intelligence necessary to mission planning was
not developed even when such information was available. The MEF
target planning staff demonstrated little knowledge of aircraft
or-air delivered weaponscapabilities and limitations. They also
did not possess a perspective on what it takes to strike targets
from the air. This broad statement encompasses such things as
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ mission planning factors, weaponeering etc.
...LESSONS LE~RNED: There are distinct requirements for air and
%arget intelligence in the Marine Corps that require specific
ing and an under~tanding of air warfare.
RECOMMEND~TION:
Send selected intelligence personnel to the Target
Expand the block of air intelligence instruction provided at
Navy-Marine Intelligence Training Center, Dam Neck, V~, to
~~~~~~~ ~-`~nsur e the requirements for intelligence support to air targeting
are taught.
.~.;:(3) Require all MOS 0202/0205 personnel assigned to a M~W/M~G
Y4):billet to attend the WTI course at the earliest opportunity
while inbound to the Wing), and provide them with a
~.`: (4) *Consider~reestablishing a separate enlisted MOS for ~ir
- ;~`Intelligence Specialists (formerly 0221) due to the unique
-` requirements of intelligence support to aviation units.
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