What is a Soft Target?

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Soft targets usually aim to attract crowds and encourage access. Assailants take advantage of that open invitation.
The old rules of engagement dictated that battles between two nations or groups would be dealt with on a battlefield, between soldiers and military forces. But with today’s threats from active assailants, lone attackers, and extremists, areas largely frequented by civilians are often now targeted. So, what exactly is a soft target?
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