Aircrews are not responsible for determining CDE for which targets?

• A. They are not responsible for determining CDE
• B. They must determine CDE again
• C. They determine only CE
• D. They can bypass all checks

Answer: (A)

CDE determination is handled by the targeting or analysis staff through established pre-mission procedures, not by aircrews in flight. The aircrew’s job is to execute the mission within the safety, ROE, and CDE guidance provided, not to recalculate or override that estimation on the spot. Recomputing CDE during flight or bypassing the verification process would undermine the standardized targeting process and could increase civilian risk while violating policy. Therefore, aircrews are not responsible for determining CDE for targets.