A target the enemy commander requires for the successful completion of the mission. The loss of high-value targets would be expected to seriously degrade important enemy functions throughout the friendly commanders area of interest. Also called HVT. See also high-payoff target; target. (JP 3-09)
HIGH-VALUE TARGET
Meaning of HIGH-VALUE TARGET in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012