What term describes targets that have both military and civilian purposes or functions?

• A. Air Interdiction
• B. Collateral Hazard Area (CHA)
• C. Dual use entity
• D. No strike list (NSL)

Answer: (C)

Dual-use describes assets or facilities that can serve both military objectives and civilian needs. In targeting and planning, recognizing dual-use sites is crucial because striking such targets raises civilian harm risks and requires weighing military gain against potential collateral damage. For example, a power plant or a transportation hub provides civilian services but can also support military operations. This dual-use nature means these sites demand careful scrutiny under the laws of armed conflict, guiding precautions, proportionality, and the distinction between military targets and civilian objects. The other terms refer to different concepts: air interdiction is about disrupting enemy lines through operations, collateral hazard area relates to safety zones around hazardous munitions, and no strike list denotes targets that should not be attacked.