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friendly target size

English translation: the size of the target on the ally's side

19:29 Aug 19, 2017
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Military / Defense
English term or phrase: friendly target size
The basic inputs for determining casualty effects are anticipated (or actual) friendly target size, anticipated agent and delivery system, and weather. Additional considerations may include individual protection, collective protection, and specific response actions.
Masoud Kakouli Varnousfaderani
Türkiye
Local time: 17:08
Selected answer:the size of the target on the ally's side
Explanation:
(1) Determine Casualty Estimate.
(a) Step 1. Determine probable friendly target size. Based on the chemical staff’s and S2/G2 IPB, select an area/activity the enemy would probably target then determine the target size. For example, determine the area occupied by a fixed site activity, in this case 400 meters (m) x 600 m. Calculate the number of hectares (ha) in the selected target area. One ha is 10,000 square meters; therefore, an area that is 400 m x 600 m = 240,000 square meters or 24 ha.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/policy/army/fm/3-1...

The reference above mentions the 'enemy' so I would imagine that 'friendly' is the friendly side (ally).

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Note added at 20 mins (2017-08-19 19:49:40 GMT)
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He assists in the IPB process for all phases of operations, determining and/or evaluating enemy capabilities, types of agents, types of obscurants and sensors, protective posture, line-of-sight influences on direct fire, and friendly vulnerabilities to enemy strengths.

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Early warning gives friendly forces time to prepare. It may also cause the enemy to launch a preemptive strike against us.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/policy/army/fm/3-1...
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Helena Chavarria
Spain
Local time: 16:08
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3 +1the size of the target on the ally's side
Helena Chavarria


  

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the size of the target on the ally's side


Explanation:
(1) Determine Casualty Estimate.
(a) Step 1. Determine probable friendly target size. Based on the chemical staff’s and S2/G2 IPB, select an area/activity the enemy would probably target then determine the target size. For example, determine the area occupied by a fixed site activity, in this case 400 meters (m) x 600 m. Calculate the number of hectares (ha) in the selected target area. One ha is 10,000 square meters; therefore, an area that is 400 m x 600 m = 240,000 square meters or 24 ha.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/policy/army/fm/3-1...

The reference above mentions the 'enemy' so I would imagine that 'friendly' is the friendly side (ally).

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Note added at 20 mins (2017-08-19 19:49:40 GMT)
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He assists in the IPB process for all phases of operations, determining and/or evaluating enemy capabilities, types of agents, types of obscurants and sensors, protective posture, line-of-sight influences on direct fire, and friendly vulnerabilities to enemy strengths.

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Early warning gives friendly forces time to prepare. It may also cause the enemy to launch a preemptive strike against us.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/policy/army/fm/3-1...

Helena Chavarria
Spain
Local time: 16:08
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16

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agree  Yvonne Gallagher
16 hrs
  -> Thank you, Gallagy :-)
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