CFETP1N8X1 — 1n8x1 Targeting Analyst

CFETP1N8X1 governs career-field training for the 1N8X1 Targeting Analyst specialty and progression through required skill levels.

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  • Publication number: CFETP1N8X1
  • Title: 1N8X1 TARGETING ANALYST
  • Date: 2025-12-19

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It covers targeting intelligence duties, career progression, training decisions, certification and degree programs, competencies, and available courses. It requires mandatory training, task qualification, and course completion requirements for skill-level awards.

Applies to: The plan is used by MFMs and supervisors at all levels to ensure comprehensive and cohesive training programs are available for everyone in the specialty.

Topics covered

  • Targeting intelligence operations
  • Target system analysis
  • Intermediate target development
  • Target list management
  • Advanced target development
  • Combat assessment
  • Career development programs
  • Occupational competencies

Questions and answers

What training requirements does CFETP1N8X1 identify for skill levels?

Upgrade training identifies the mandatory courses, task qualification requirements, and correspondence course completion requirements for award of the 3-, 5-, 7-, 9-skill level. (paragraph 1)

Who must complete the mandatory training requirements in CFETP1N8X1?

Each individual completes the mandatory training requirements specified in this plan. (paragraph 2)

What does a Targeting Analyst do?

Targeting Analysts conduct target development, estimate effects, and leverage intelligence to develop and manage target lists, support multi-domain mission planning, and conduct combat assessments, ultimately optimizing force effectiveness and minimizing unintended consequences in accordance with legal and ethical standards. (paragraph 4)

What does advanced target development include?

Comprised of Weaponeering, Target Coordinate Mensuration (TCM), and Collateral Damage Estimation (CDE). (paragraph 4)

How does CFETP1N8X1 address weapons effects?

Makes recommendations on how to mitigate those effects in compliance with Rules Of Engagement (ROE) and Law Of War (LOW). (paragraph 4)

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