ATP 3-01.16 — Air And Missle Defense Intelligence Preparation Of The Battlefield (amd Ipb)
ATP 3-01.16 governs techniques for conducting Air and Missile Defense Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB).
- Publication number: ATP 3-01.16
- Title: AIR AND MISSLE DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE PREPARATION OF THE BATTLEFIELD (AMD IPB)
- Date: 03/31/2016
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It presents a continuous four-step process for analyzing the operational environment, environmental effects, adversary threats, and threat courses of action. It includes templates for threat systems and battlefield factors to support commander and staff planning and decision making.
Applies to: ATP 3-01.16 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Air and Missile Defense IPB
- Operational environment analysis
- Environmental effects on operations
- Adversary threat evaluation
- Threat courses of action
- Tactical ballistic missile templates
- Air and missile threat analysis
- AMD battlespace templates
Questions and answers
What process does ATP 3-01.16 use for Air and Missile Defense IPB?
AMD IPB is a continuous process consisting of four major iterative and parallel steps (Figure 1-1).
What does defining the AMD operational environment establish?
The AMD AO is a composite of the geographic areas where adversary aerial and TBM forces will be conducting operations, where friendly AMD forces will be conducting operations, and where these forces can affect the battlespace with their assigned sensors and weapon systems. (paragraph 1-18)
How far ahead is forecast weather assessment used for AMD IPB development?
Forecast assessment is used for mission planning and AMD IPB development out to 5 to 7 days. (paragraph 3-39)
What information does an electromagnetic spectrum template show?
The Electromagnetic (EM) spectrum template shows the frequency, power, azimuth, and other relevant data that will support future Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) deconfliction and considerations. (paragraph 3-33)
What does AMD IPB analyze about enemy Air and Missile forces?
Analyze equipment in enough detail to allow for later identification of High Value Targets (HVTs) and High Priority Targets (HPTs). (paragraph 5-10)