Which sequence correctly describes how reconnaissance informs targeting?

• A. Asset Collection Leads to Immediate Engagement
• B. Asset Collection Data Flows to Targeting Cells, Where Targets Are Validated, Prioritized, and Fires Are Coordinated
• C. Decision-Making Happens Before Asset Collection
• D. Target Validation Occurs Before Reconnaissance

Answer: (B)

Reconnaissance provides the information that feeds targeting. Asset collection data flows to the targeting cells, where targets are validated, prioritized, and fires are coordinated. Validation confirms a target is legitimate and actionable; prioritization ranks targets by importance and urgency; coordinating fires synchronizes timing and effects across platforms to maximize impact while minimizing risk. Immediate engagement without data, decisions made without information, or validating targets before gathering reconnaissance don’t align with how this process flows.