IPB Step 4

Question 1

Step 4

Answer 1

Determine threat course of actions

Question 2

Outputs of IPB Step 4 (4)

Answer 2

Updated HVTL
SITEMP
Narrative MDCOA
Narrative MLCOA

Question 3

Six steps of IPB-4

Answer 3

1. Identify the threat’s likely objectives and desired end states
2. Identify the full set of COAs available to the threat
3. Evaluate and prioritize COAs
4. Develop each COA in amount of details required and as time allows
5. Identify HVT for each COA
6. Identify initial ISR requirements

Question 4

So what? IPB-4 (2)

Answer 4

Determining the enemy COAs necessary to aid the development of friendly COAs

Avoiding being surprised with an unanticipated enemy action

Question 5

ENY COAs characteristics

Answer 5

SFADC

Question 6

Three different types of enemy situation overlays?

Answer 6

Enemy in offense

Enemy in defense

Irregular forces conducting guerrilla or terror operations