Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment Flashcards

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Mission Analysis

Analyzes the friendly mission to identify specified, implied, and essential tasks.
Considers constraints on military force application and restates the mission of the JFC.
Aids in identifying possible follow-on missions.

Course of Action Development

Considers factors like relative force ratios, initial force dispositions, and maneuver schemes.
Develops a manageable number of friendly COAs while addressing adversary COAs.
J-2 evaluates and prioritizes adversary COAs for integration with friendly COA development.

Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (JIPOE)

Analytical process used by joint intelligence organizations to support JFC decision-making.
Produces intelligence assessments, estimates, and other intelligence products.

JIPOE Process and Information Superiority

Assists JFC in achieving information superiority through:
- Identification of adversary centers of gravity (COGs).
- Targeting intelligence collection effectively.
- Analyzing the operational environment's (OE) impacts on military operations.

Components of the Operational Environment

Encompasses physical areas and factors.
Includes the information environment: physical, informational, cognitive aspects, including cyberspace.
Utilizes a systems perspective (PMESEII).

JIPOE Steps of Intelligence Process

Intelligence Planning and Direction.
Intelligence Collection.
Processing and Exploitation.
Analysis and Production.
Dissemination and Integration.
Evaluation and Feedback.

Defining the Operational Environment (Step 1)

Identify the joint forces operational area.
Analyze the mission and intent of the JFC.
Determine significant characteristics of the OE.
Outline limits of the Joint Force Area of Interest (AoI).
Establish intelligence and information priorities, identifying gaps and shortfalls.
Collect material and request information for further analysis.

Describing the Impact of the OE (Step 2)

Develop a geospatial perspective of the OE and its systems.
Evaluate how the OE affects adversary and friendly capabilities and broad courses of action.

Geospatial Perspective

Analyzes physical, non-physical, and locational aspects relevant to the OE.

Methodology

Defines a system as an interconnected network of elements that interact to form a cohesive whole.

Node

Represents elements within a system that can be targeted for specific actions.

Link

Represents relationships (technical, social, functional) between nodes.

Evaluating Adversary and Relevant Actors (Step 3)

Update or create models of adversaries and relevant actors.
Analyze the current situation of these actors, focusing on:
- Composition and disposition.
- Strength and training status.
- Tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP).
- Logistics and effectiveness.

Adversary/Relevant Actor Models

Provide graphical depictions of adversary operations and preferred tactics.
Identify high-value targets (HVTs).

Current Adversary Situation (Step 3 Substep 2)

Utilizes intel sources to analyze composition, strength, and effectiveness of adversaries.
Considers logistics and electronic tech data for comprehensive understanding.

Determining Adversary COAs (Step 4)

Identifies adversary objectives and desired end states.
Evaluates and prioritizes a complete set of potential COAs.
Develops COAs to the extent feasible within available time.
Establishes initial collection requirements for intelligence.

COA Criteria

Suitability: potential effectiveness in achieving objectives.
Feasibility: availability of time, space, and resources.
Acceptability: risk levels aligned with adversary capabilities.
Uniqueness: distinctiveness from other available adversary COAs.
Consistency: aligned with established doctrines and observed practices.

Army Doctrine Publications

Outline fundamental military principles guiding forces in support of national objectives.

Joint Operation Phasing Model

Phase 0: Shape.
Phase 1: Deter.
Phase 2: Seize Initiative.
Phase 3: Dominate.
Phase 4: Stabilize.
Phase 5: Enable Civil Authority.

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This quiz comprises flashcards focused on Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (JIPOE), specifically addressing critical concepts like Mission Analysis and Course of Action Development. It's designed to enhance understanding of operational intelligence processes and their application in military contexts.

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What is Mission Analysis?

What does Course of Action Development consider?

What does JIPOE stand for?

The JIPOE process does not help the Joint Force Commander (JFC) with information superiority.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the holistic view of the Operational Environment?

Match the following steps with their corresponding aspects of the JIPOE process:

The definition of Geospatial Perspective helps analyze the relevant physical, nonphysical, and locational aspects of the _____.

What do Node and Link represent in the context of JIPOE?

What are the criteria for evaluating Courses of Action (COA)?

What is the purpose of Army Doctrine Publications?

What is the first phase of the Joint Operation Phasing Model?