Joint Publication 1-02 defines DMPT (Designated mean point of impact) as a designated mean point of impact or desired mean point of impact.
In general, the MPI is used in describing the accuracy and effect of various area weapons. Mortars, Artillery and airstrikes shoot or drop a number of bombs in various patterns. These collections of bombs fall in the general area of the target, and a calculation (or estimation) can be done to determine the mean (average) point at which they have exploded.
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