Which CAS step involves correlating the target data with the attack plan?

• A. TGT correlation
• B. Read backs
• C. Attack
• D. BDA

Answer: (A)

Correlating target data with the attack plan is the step that ensures what you know about the targets actually fits the planned actions. This alignment checks that target attributes, locations, timings, and priorities map correctly to the steps, sequencing, and resources outlined in the plan. By doing this, you avoid executing against targets that don’t match the plan or overlooking targets that should drive a different approach, and you can adjust the plan if the data indicates changes in the situation.

Read backs focus on confirming information by restating it to ensure accuracy, which is a verification step rather than linking data to the plan. The attack step is the execution of the plan itself, not the alignment process. BDA (battle damage assessment) comes after execution to evaluate outcomes, not to connect data to the plan beforehand.