Targets are prosecuted using which engagement cycle?

• A. F2T2EA
• B. F3T2F
• C. OODA Loop
• D. PDCA

Answer: (A)

The engagement cycle is F2T2EA, which runs from finding potential targets through assessing the outcome of the action. It begins with Find, using intelligence and sensors to identify possible targets. Fix then solidifies the target’s location and situational posture so it isn’t easily lost or misidentified. Track keeps continuous observation to confirm the target’s movements and persistence over time. Target designates the target for action and plans the appropriate engagement. Engage carries out the chosen effect to achieve the objective. Finally, Assess measures the impact of the engagement to determine if the objective is met and whether further action is needed, creating a loop that can start again if required. This sequence is specifically designed to prosecute targets from discovery to outcome, linking observation directly to action and feedback. Other cycles, like the OODA Loop or PDCA, serve different purposes—decision-making under uncertainty or process improvement—rather than the targeted prosecution workflow.