ATP 2-01.4 — Intelligence Support To Army Targeting
ATP 2-01.4 governs Army intelligence support to targeting at echelons corps and below within a theater targeting process.
- Publication number: ATP 2-01.4
- Title: INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT TO ARMY TARGETING
- Date: 03/04/2026
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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The publication covers intelligence and targeting fundamentals, staff collaboration, pre-mission analysis, IPOE, target development, detection, delivery, and assessment. It also addresses intelligence capabilities, joint targeting, target-related working groups, targeting vignettes, and target folders.
Applies to: ATP 2-01.4 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Army intelligence support to targeting
- Intelligence preparation of the operational environment
- Target development
- Target detection, delivery, and assessment
- Targeting by intelligence capability
- Joint targeting
- Target-related working groups and boards
- Target folders
Questions and answers
What does ATP 2-01.4 provide for Army targeting?
ATP 2-01.4 provides foundational guidance for executing Army intelligence support to targeting at echelons corps and below, which are integrated within a theaters targeting process.
How does the Army intelligence enterprise support operations?
Intelligence is networked, synchronized, and collaborative across the intelligence enterprise. (paragraph 1-3)
What does the D3A methodology organize?
The D3A methodology organizes the commander and staffs efforts to accomplish key targeting requirements. (paragraph 1-29)
What is the detect function of the D3A methodology designed to do?
The detect function of the D3A methodology comprises target detection and additional target development, when necessary. (paragraph 6-3)
When does executing the information collection plan begin?
Executing the information collection plan begins as early as possible during planning and continues through the assess function. (paragraph 6-7)