Target Of Opportunity Definition - MilitaryDictionary.org

target of opportunity

1.) A target identified too late, or not selected for action in time, to be included in deliberate targeting that, when detected or located, meets criteria specific to achieving objectives and is processed using dynamic targeting.

2.) A target visible to a surface or air sensor or observer, which is within range of available weapons and against which fire has not been scheduled or requested.

See Also:

• see also unplanned target
• see also dynamic targeting
• see also unanticipated target

In the United States, military vocabulary is standardized by the Department of Defence. These terms are used by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.

Term Classification: operations