What are 'high-value targets'?

High-value targets refer specifically to enemy forces or assets that are critical to the enemy's capabilities and overall operational effectiveness. These targets can include command and control centers, key leaders, critical infrastructure, and advanced weapon systems. Identifying and neutralizing these targets can significantly degrade the enemy's ability to conduct operations, disrupt their plans, and ultimately lead to mission success.

This concept emphasizes the importance of prioritizing efforts on those elements that pose the greatest threat to one's own forces or operations. By focusing on high-value targets, military planners and operators can apply their resources in a manner that maximizes impact against the enemy’s operational capabilities.