IPB Step 1

Question 1

IPB-1

Answer 1

Define the battlefield

Question 2

Importance of IPB? (3)

Answer 2

Understand operations: analyze mission variables

Visualize operations: SU, determine ES, sequence of events

Describe operations: communicate vision

Question 3

Definition IPB

Answer 3

is the systematic process of analyzing the mission variables of enemy, terrain, weather, and civil considerations in an AOI to determine the effects on operations.

Question 4

Definition IPB-1

Answer 4

identifies for further analysis the significant characteristics of the operational environment that may influence friendly COAs and command decision.

Question 5

IPB-1 Outputs? (2)

Answer 5

AO/AI/AOI

Define threat

Question 6

IPB-1 So what? (+success)

Answer 6

clearly defining for the commanders what the relevant characteristics of their AOI are.

results in saving time and effort by focusing only on those characteristics that will influence friendly COAs and command decision.

Question 7

Definition area of operations (3)

Answer 7

Defined by the JFC; should be large enough to accomplish the missions and protect forces

may be continuous or non-continuous

part of the AO not assigned are called deep area

Question 8

Definition area of influence

Answer 8

Geographical area where the commander is directly capable of influencing operations by maneuver or fire supports systems (inside or outside the AO)(S-2/S-3)

Question 9

Definition of area of interest (5)

Answer 9

AI

areas adjacent thereto and extending into ENY territory

areas occupied by enemy forces who could jeopardize the mission

established by the commander

normally larger than AI

Question 10

Hydrological data (5)

Answer 10

width
depth
velocity
quality
temperature

Question 11

ASCOPE

Answer 11

Area
Structure
Capabilities
Organization
People
Events

Question 12

SWEAT-MS

Answer 12

Sewage
Water
Electricity
Academics
Trash
Medical 
Safety