Time on Target (TOT) is defined as which of the following?

• A. The planned weather window for engagement.
• B. The scheduled moment when the fire is expected to impact the target.
• C. The time required to prepare munitions.
• D. The coordinated moment when multiple fires are intended to impact the target.

Answer: (B)

Time on Target is the planned moment when the fire is expected to strike the target. The emphasis is on exact timing to ensure all effects land together, maximizing the impact and minimizing risks to friendly forces. It’s about when the target will actually see the fire, not when planning windows or preparation time occur. While TOT often involves coordinating multiple fires so they arrive simultaneously, the essential idea is the moment of impact itself—the scheduled time the target should experience the fire.