IPB Step 3

Question 1

IPB Step 3

Answer 1

Evaluate the threat/ Adversary

Question 2

What is IPB-3?

Answer 2

determine threat force capabilities and the doctrinal principles and TTPs threat forces prefer to employ.

Question 3

Threat model? (2)

Answer 3

normally execute operations

reacted to similar situations in the past

Question 4

IPB-3 outputs? (4)

Answer 4

• Order of battle
• DOCTEMP
• Capability statement
• HVTL

Question 5

IPB-3 So What?

Answer 5

enhancing the commander’s understanding of the regular, irregular, catastrophic, or disruptive threat forces within the CDR’s AOI

Question 6

11 broad area the intelligence staff considers when analyzing threat characteristics

Answer 6

Composition
Disposition
Strength
Combat effectiveness
Doctrine and tactics
Support and relationships
Electronic technical data
Capabilities and limitations
Current operations
Historical data
Miscellaneous data

Question 7

DOCTEMP (3)

Answer 7

Portray the utilization of capabilities to perform functions required to accomplish its objectives

Unconstrained (terrain, Wx, civil considerations)

OB + Doctrine + Equipment = Doctrinal template

Question 8

Definition HVT

Answer 8

an HVT is an asset an enemy commander requires for the successful completion of a mission

Question 9

Definition HPT

Answer 9

is a target whose loss to the enemy will significantly contribute to the success of the friendly course of action. HPT are those HVTs that must be acquired and successfully attacked for the success of the friendly commander’s mission.