IPB

Question 1

Explain the request for information (RFI) process.

Answer 1

Only one question; Clearly Defined target or objective; Clear, concise statement of intelligence required for mission planning or decision making

Question 2

Define IPB.

Answer 2

Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace. Systematic process of analyzing and visualizing the portions of the mission variables of adversary, terrain, weather, and civil considerations in a specific area of interest and for a specific mission.

Question 3

List the four steps of the IPB process

Answer 3

Define the battlespace environment; Describe the battlespace effects; Evaluate the adversary; Determine adversary courses of action (both most likely and most dangerous)

Question 4

Define NAI.

Answer 4

The geographical area where information will satisfy a specific information requirement can be collected

Question 5

What does MCOO stand for?

Answer 5

Modified Combined Obstacle Overlay

Question 6

What symbols are included?

Answer 6

Severely Restricted; Restricted; Roads and trails; water obstacles; manmade obstacles;

Question 7

What overlays are included within the MCOO?

Answer 7

Obstacles; Mobility Corridors; Avenues of Approach; Adversary Template