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targeted area of interest
mil., logist. zone d'effort sur objectif; zone d'intérêt identifié
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targeted area of interest
mil., logist. The geographical area or point along a mobility corridor the successful interdiction of which will cause an enemy to either abandon a particular course of action or require him to use specialized engineer support to continue and where he can be acquired and engaged by friendly forces. Not all targeted areas of interest will form part of the friendly COA; only targeted areas of interest associated with higher payoff targets HTPs are of interest to the staff. These are identified during staff planning and wargaming. Targeted areas of interest differ from engagement areas in degree. Engagement areas plan for the use of all available weapons; targeted areas of interest might be engaged by a single weapon. Related term: named area of interest. (FRA); The geographical area or point along a mobility corridor the successful interdiction of which will cause an enemy to either abandon a particular course of action or require him to use specialized engineer support to continue and where he can be acquired and engaged by friendly forces. Not all TAIs will form part of the friendly COA; only TAIs associated with higher payoff targets HTPs are of interest to the staff. These are identified during staff planning and wargaming. TAIs differ from engagement areas in degree. Engagement areas plan for the use of all available weapons; TAIs might be engaged by a single weapon. (FRA)
Targeted Area of Interest
mil., abbr. TAI