Which term refers to known targets that were unplanned or not expected to be available for engagement within the current targeting cycle?

• A. Unplanned targets
• B. TOOs
• C. Scheduled targets
• D. Unscheduled targets

Answer: (D)

Unscheduled targets are targets that are known but were not planned to be engaged in the current targeting cycle. They come into view after the plan is set, so they require a quick assessment to decide if they should be added to the queue or deferred. The team weighs urgency, feasibility, timing, and potential collateral effects, and if they meet engagement criteria, they can be prioritized for the current or a future cycle. This term captures the idea of targets that weren’t in the original plan but are available and worth considering.