JIPOE Steps

Question 1

JIPOE

Answer 1

provides a disciplined methodology for applying a holistic view of the Operational Environment to the analysis of threat capabilities/intentions

supports the Joint Force Commander

Question 2

JIPOE Steps

Answer 2

1. Define the Operational Environment
2. Describe the impact of the Operational Environment
3. Evaluate the adversary and other relevant actors
4. Determine COA

Question 3

Intelligence Preperation of the Battlespace (IPB)

Answer 3

deigned to support operations of component commands

Question 4

1. Define the Operational Environment

Answer 4

identify physical domains (air, land, maritime, space), information environment (incl cyber), and electromagentic environment

Question 5

2. Describe the Impact of the Operational Environment

Answer 5

understand how environment affects both friendly and enemy capabilities and COAs

Question 6

Centers of Gravity

Answer 6

sources of power that provide moral/physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act

Question 7

3. Evaluate the adversary and other releveant actors

Answer 7

threat’s capabilities, limitations, and centers of gravity are evaluated

Question 8

4. Determine COAs

Answer 8

possible enemy actions, objectives, instincts are evaluated and developed into COAs

Question 9

Collection Requirements

Answer 9

identifies specific activities and areas that will show which COA has been adopted