ATP 2-01.3 — Intelligence Preparation Of The Operational Environment (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C3)
ATP 2-01.3 governs intelligence preparation of the operational environment, including its process, analysis, and support to planning.
- Publication number: ATP 2-01.3
- Title: INTELLIGENCE PREPARATION OF THE OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C3)
- Date: 03/01/2019
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers the IPOE process, staff collaboration, operational environment domains, environmental effects, threat evaluation, and threat courses of action. It requires analysis of the five domains and consideration of terrain, threat forces, weather, obstacles, and structures.
Topics covered
- Intelligence preparation of the operational environment
- Operational environment analysis
- Environmental effects on operations
- Threat characteristics
- Threat courses of action
- Event templates and matrices
- Multi-domain understanding
- Unique environments
Questions and answers
What does each staff section contribute during IPOE?
During IPOE, each staff section and supporting element provide input. (paragraph 1-61)
What does Step 4 of the IPOE process identify and describe?
Step 4 of the IPOE process identifies and describes threat COAs that can influence friendly operations. (paragraph 6-1)
What should intelligence staff consider when evaluating the threat?
When evaluating the threat, the intelligence staff should consider How the operational variables (PMESII-PT) and civil considerations (ASCOPE) may impact how the threat operates. (paragraph 6-2)
What is weather analysis in IPOE?
Weather analysis is the collection, processing, evaluation, and interpretation of relevant military aspects of weather. (paragraph 4-54)
How are high-payoff targets prioritized?
Once identified and nominated, HPTs are grouped into a listidentified for a specific time and space in the battle and prioritized based on the commanders approval for formal targeting. (paragraph 6-59)