Analyze the Operational Environment

Question 1

Definition of OE?

Answer 1

is the composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect the employment of capabilities and bear on the decisions of the commander

Question 2

Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield? (5)

Answer 2

A tool that can assist in describing the current OE

Analytical process to produce intel products to support Joint Force CDRs decision making

Main focus is the adversary’s probable intent and most likely future course of action

Different from IPB (macro and more holisitics)

Critical outcome: correctly defining the OE

Question 3

JIPOE Process

Answer 3

1. Define the OE
2. Describe the impact of the OE
3. Evaluate the adversary and other relevant actors
4. Determine adversary and other relevant actors COAs

Question 4

PMESII-PT

Answer 4

Political, military, economic, social, information, and infrastructure - Physical environment, time

Analytical framework to analyze the OE

Question 5

System Perspective (3)

Answer 5

Provides significant relationships and interdependencies within and between PMESII

Better understanding of conditions in OE

Identify potential sources for indications and warnings

Question 6

Army doctrine? (6)

Answer 6

Systems perspective, operational variables, mission variables, civil considerations, centers of gravity, and IPB

Question 7

SWOT?

Answer 7

Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats

Question 8

RAFT

Answer 8

Relationships
Actors
Functions
Tensions