target of opportunity [`tär·gǝt ǝv ´äp·ǝr`tü·nǝd·ē] ORDNANCE 1. A target visible to a surface or air sensor or observer, which is within range of available weapons and against which fire has not been scheduled or requested. 2. A nuclear target observed or detected after an operation begins that has not been previously considered, analyzed, or planned for a nuclear strike. |