MCRP 2-10B.1 — Intelligence Preparation Of The Battlespace

MCRP 2-10B.1 governs concepts, operations, and procedures for the intelligence preparation of the battlespace process supporting the Marine air-ground task force.

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  • Publication number: MCRP 2-10B.1
  • Title: INTELLIGENCE PREPARATION OF THE BATTLESPACE
  • Date: 1 Jul 2023
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It covers the fundamentals of intelligence preparation of the battlespace, including process activities, intelligence estimates, staff collaboration, targeting, risk management, and intelligence collection. It also addresses support to decision making, operational environment analysis, effects on operations, adversary evaluation, courses of action, and information requirements.

Applies to: The primary target audience of this publication is intelligence personnel responsible for planning and executing the IPB process.

Topics covered

  • Intelligence preparation of the battlespace
  • Operational environment analysis
  • Adversary and enemy evaluation
  • Courses of action
  • Marine Corps Planning Process
  • Intelligence collection
  • Terrain and weather
  • Civil considerations

Questions and answers

What process does MCRP 2-10B.1 support?

Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 2-10B.1, Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace, serves as a foundational reference guide for understanding concepts, operations, and procedures for the IPB process in support of the Marine air-ground task force.

Who is the primary audience for MCRP 2-10B.1?

The primary target audience of this publication is intelligence personnel responsible for planning and executing the IPB process.

Who else should read MCRP 2-10B.1?

Personnel who provide support to the IPB process or who use the results from the IPB process should also read this publication.

Is MCRP 2-10B.1 publicly releasable?

Limited Dissemination Control: None; Publicly Releasable to All Audiences.

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