Ch. 3: Planning and Assessment
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What is the desired outcome of assessing information collection activities?

  • Monitoring mere operational progress
  • Reducing the number of collection tasks
  • Delivering relevant information to the commander on time (correct)
  • Increasing the complexity of operations

    • A running estimate evaluates the accuracy and relevancy of predictions against actual occurrences.

    True (A)

    What informs the staff of the status of collection on all requirements?

    Running estimate

    After each phase of the operation, staffs conduct an ______ to examine which requirements were answered.

    <p>assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following steps involved in assessing information collection activities:

    <p>Monitoring and reporting = Determine task satisfaction Audit trail examination = Identify answered and unanswered requirements Comparison of estimates = Evaluate prediction accuracy Effectiveness assessment = Rate collection assets and analytics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tasks are primarily directed towards subordinate units, systems, sensors, and Soldiers?

    <p>Specified tasks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Essential information collection tasks are solely derived from specified tasks.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the staff create to support the information collection requirements?

    <p>An inventory of capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ of collection assets includes aspects like range, technical characteristics, and durability.

    <p>capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor when evaluating collection assets?

    <p>Temperature tolerance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The effective range of a collecting asset does not impact its ability to observe target activity.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following evaluation criteria with their respective explanations:

    <p>Range = Ability to provide target coverage Sustainability = Capacity to operate over time Geolocation accuracy = Precision in identifying locations Vulnerability = Susceptibility to threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key consideration for communication requirements from a collection asset?

    <p>The distance of the collection asset from the target</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives the information collection activities in military operations?

    <p>The commander’s critical information requirements (CCIRs) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Information collection activities are only necessary during the initial phase of operations.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does synchronization refer to in the context of military operations?

    <p>The arrangement of military actions in time, space, and purpose to produce maximum relative combat power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Commanders issue their commander’s intent to drive the operations process and direct __________ activities.

    <p>information collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the staff functions involved in conducting information collection activities?

    <p>Offensive maneuvering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following stages of information collection with their correct descriptions:

    <p>Planning = Establishing what information is needed Collection = Gathering data from various sources Processing = Organizing and refining collected information Dissemination = Sharing the information with relevant stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Military operations requiring information collection vary in timeframe depending on the type of operation.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the timeframe for gathering information during military operations?

    <p>The echelon, assets engaged, and the type of operation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method used by the staff to integrate available resources into a plan?

    <p>An integrated plan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The analysis during the Course of Action (COA) development process does not influence the recommended tasking of collection assets.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are CCIRs and why are they important during COA development?

    <p>CCIRs are Commander's Critical Information Requirements, important for establishing initial requirements for each course of action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the COA process, the staff assesses __________ to ensure that tasks are being accomplished effectively.

    <p>progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>NAI = Named Area of Interest TAI = Target Area of Interest CCIR = Commander's Critical Information Requirements MDMP = Military Decision Making Process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does collaboration between operations and intelligence staffs primarily focus on?

    <p>Relationship of collection assets to friendly forces, terrain, and enemy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The orders production process is the initial step in directing units to conduct information collection tasks.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process does the staff utilize to logically move through the war gaming process?

    <p>Action-reaction-counteraction process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor affects the sustainability of collection assets?

    <p>Weather conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vulnerability in collection operations refers only to threat forces in the target area.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do staffs evaluate to understand the reliability of collection assets?

    <p>Performance history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The collection system must assess its vulnerability to the threat's ability to __________ its assets.

    <p>locate, identify, and destroy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the collection asset characteristics with their descriptions:

    <p>Sustainability = Length of time assets can be used without additional resources Vulnerability = The risk of threat forces locating and destroying assets Performance history = Known reliability of collection assets Apportionment = Allocation of assets to subordinate echelons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does weather play in collection operations?

    <p>It can significantly affect the sustainability of collection assets. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors affect the effectiveness of collection sensors during varying light conditions?

    <p>The weather and sensor design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All collection sensors are capable of operating at night or in limited visibility conditions.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The longer the collection period, the easier it is to find assets for continuous activity.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must staffs analyze to determine the availability of collection assets?

    <p>Higher headquarters order and scheduling mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'geolocation accuracy' in the context of collection assets?

    <p>It refers to the ability of the collector to identify exact locations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ___ of the collector refers to its ability to withstand challenging environmental conditions.

    <p>durability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following collection sensor capabilities with their descriptions:

    <p>High Wind Launch Capability = Ability to operate in strong winds Nighttime Operation = Functionality in low light conditions Urban Environment Performance = Effects on sensor capabilities in cities Geolocation Precision = Accuracy required for targeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the impact of urban environments on collection sensors?

    <p>Urban environments degrade some sensor capabilities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Collection assets must be able to report collected information regardless of the environmental conditions.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is thermal crossover in relation to collection assets?

    <p>It refers to the temperature difference that affects a sensor's ability to detect targets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Information Collection Planning and Assessment

    • Commanders direct information collection by approving critical information requirements (CCIRs) and driving the operations process.
    • Information collection success depends on aiding commander understanding, visualization, and decision-making.
    • Operations and information collection are interdependent. Commanders guide these activities through intent and approved CCIRs.
    • Information collection is continuous throughout the operation.
    • Commanders and staffs synchronize warfighting functions for mission accomplishment. Information collection activities are part of this synchronization, including intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB).
    • Synchronization is arranging military actions for maximum relative combat power.
    • Information collection planning is an ongoing cycle (planning, preparing, executing, assessing). Timeframes depend on echelon, assets, and operation type.
    • Information collection activities include functions like planning, collection, processing, exploitation, analysis, dissemination, integration, evaluation, and feedback.
    • Plans should connect to the overall operations plan. Collection assets are coordinated to answer commander requirements.
    • Information collection synchronizes assets to provide intelligence for course of action (COA) selection and targeting.
    • The intelligence staff ensures all available collection assets provide needed information.
    • Plans are based on initial threat assessments, and updated as needed.
    • Synchronized plans support the scheme of maneuver.
    • Information collection planning begins with IPB (threat characteristics, enemy templates, enemy COA statements, and event template)
    • The final step is well-defined CCIRs and collection strategies.

    Personnel Recovery Support

    • Personnel recovery support focuses on collecting information to recover personnel isolated, missing, detained, or captured.
    • Support includes detailed analysis, products, and defense support of civil authorities.

    Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and Information Collection Planning

    • Information collection planning is integral to MDMP, beginning with the mission receipt (e.g., warning order).
    • Information collection directly supports intelligence and operations products used during MDMP.
    • Information collection activities are continuous, cooperative, and interactive.
    • Intelligence and operations staffs collaborate in developing information collection products.
    • Information collection planning inputs and outputs during MDMP are detailed.
    • Commanders and staff shifts efforts to describing the operational environment using mission variables (receipt of mission).
    • Commanders provide initial guidance to staff.
    • Staff uses this to develop initial information collection tasks (first warning order).
    • Critical information is identified in commander's guidance.

    Mission Analysis

    • Staff analyses higher headquarters orders to extract information collection tasks and constraints.
    • Analyzing orders includes limits of reconnaissance, availability of assets from higher echelons, and asset allocation.
    • Intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB) is crucial for effective information collection planning.
    • IPB products include threat characteristics, terrain overlays, weather effects, enemy templates, COA statements, enemy templates, and high-payoff target lists.
    • These products help identify information gaps and guide threat and terrain considerations.
    • The staff uses geospatial information to develop line-of-sight products regarding terrain.

    Determining Specified, Implied, and Essential Tasks

    • Staff identifies specified, implied, and essential information collection tasks.
    • Specified tasks target units, systems, sensors, and soldiers. Implied tasks detail system/sensor initialization.
    • Essential tasks are derived from specified and implied tasks.

    Review Available Assets

    • Staff reviews all available assets, creating an inventory of capabilities.
    • Inventory based on higher HQ orders, assets under operational control, and assets from higher echelons.
    • Assets evaluated based on range, day/night effectiveness, technical characteristics, reporting timeliness, geolocation accuracy, and durability.
    • Staff considers operational conditions (weather, terrain, adversary activity) and availability of assets.

    Reporting Timelines, Geolocation, and Durability

    • Reporting timeliness reviews time required to convert data for reporting.
    • Geolocation accuracy considers ability to determine exact locations (important for targeting).
    • Durability assesses stability and endurance of collection assets.

    Threat Activity, Sustainability, Vulnerability

    • Threat activity considers how much activity the collector identifies.
    • Sustainability addresses a collector's resource use over time.
    • Vulnerability assesses a collector's susceptibility to threats (e.g., location, denial/deception).

    Determining initial CCIRs and EEFI

    • Determining initial critical information requirements (CCIRs) and essential elements of friendly information (EEFI) is crucial.
    • EEFI/CCIRs refined from initial analysis of available intelligence, IPB, and unit/HQ requirements.
    • Staff recommends requirements to the commander for approval.

    Developing the Initial Information Collection Plan

    • Initial information collection plan is generated from commanders' guidance, intelligence gaps, and enemy situation templates.
    • The initial plan should be generic, adaptable to COA development.

    Requests for Information and Requests for Support

    • Information requests to higher or lateral echelons seek information beyond organic assets.
    • Requests are tracked and prioritized.
    • Feedback to higher headquarters needed to indicate if the requirement can be fulfilled.

    Develop and Synchronize Production Requirements

    • Intelligence staffs ensure timely and relevant intelligence products to commanders and staffs.
    • Using analytical and production efforts, staffs answer CCIRs and provide situational understanding.

    Course of Action Development

    • Staff uses IPB and enemy situation templates to integrate information collection considerations in COA development.
    • Staffs create information collection tasks to support each COA.
    • This step works to identify collection assets, terrain, and enemy scenarios.

    Orders Production, Dissemination, and Transition

    • Staff transforms the selected COA into operations concepts and supporting information.
    • This produces operational orders.
    • Orders detail needed information for subordinate units.

    Information Collection Assessment

    • Assessment focuses on monitoring and evaluating information collection progress.
    • Staffs monitor reports, and track how collection assets meet tasks.
    • A running estimate is used to assess accuracy and timeliness.
    • Post-operational assessments examine the collection plan's effectiveness.

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