Which of the following targets requires both detection and targeting for engagement?

The correct answer is opportunity target. This type of target is characterized by its transient nature, meaning that it is often observed in real-time and can change quickly. Since opportunity targets are not pre-identified and can appear suddenly during operations, they necessitate both a detection phase (to recognize and confirm the target) as well as a targeting phase (to determine the appropriate response).

Effectively engaging an opportunity target depends on the ability to promptly detect the activity or object in question and then quickly coordinate the targeting to launch an appropriate response. This dual requirement of detection and targeting differentiates opportunity targets from others, which may already have established plans or patterns for engagement.

On the other hand, planned targets typically have pre-existing information and plans established before the operation, reducing the need for real-time detection and targeting. Dynamic targets also do require ongoing engagement but are often pre-designated rather than spontaneously identified. On-call targets might be pre-planned as well, which means they don’t necessarily rely heavily on real-time detection like opportunity targets do. Therefore, opportunity targets uniquely require both detection and targeting to facilitate effective engagement.