Source: MCRP 2-10B.1 Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace

  1. Fundamentals of Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace
    1. [Explain this military topic: "Purpose" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Purpose" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
    2. Process Activities
      1. [Explain this military topic: "Step 1. Define the Operational Environment" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Step 1. Define the Operational Environment" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      2. [Explain this military topic: "Step 2. Describe the Effects on Operations" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Step 2. Describe the Effects on Operations" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      3. [Explain this military topic: "Step 3. Evaluate the Adversary or Enemy" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Step 3. Evaluate the Adversary or Enemy" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      4. [Explain this military topic: "Step 4. Determine Adversary or Enemy Course of Action" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Step 4. Determine Adversary or Enemy Course of Action" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
    3. [Explain this military topic: "Intelligence Estimate" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Intelligence Estimate" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
    4. [Explain this military topic: "Staff Collaboration" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Staff Collaboration" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
    5. Relationships
      1. [Explain this military topic: "Targeting" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Targeting" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      2. [Explain this military topic: "Risk Management" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Risk Management" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      3. [Explain this military topic: "Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance and Intelligence Collection" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Intelligence%2C Surveillance%2C and Reconnaissance and Intelligence Collection" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      4. [Explain this military topic: "Generate Intelligence" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Generate Intelligence" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      5. [Explain this military topic: "Intelligence Cycle" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Intelligence Cycle" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      6. [Explain this military topic: "Situation Development" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Situation Development" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
  2. Support to Decision-Making During Planning
    1. Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace and Planning
      1. [Explain this military topic: "Marine Corps Planning Process" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Marine Corps Planning Process" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      2. [Explain this military topic: "Understand the Operational Environment and the Problem" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Understand the Operational Environment and the Problem" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      3. [Explain this military topic: "Develop, Evaluate, and Compare Courses of Action" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Develop%2C Evaluate%2C and Compare Courses of Action" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      4. [Explain this military topic: "Produce an Operation Order for Execution" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Produce an Operation Order for Execution" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
    2. Troop-Leading Steps
      1. [Explain this military topic: "Step 1. Begin Planning" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Step 1. Begin Planning" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      2. [Explain this military topic: "Step 2. Arrange for Reconnaissance" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Step 2. Arrange for Reconnaissance" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      3. [Explain this military topic: "Step 3. Make Reconnaissance" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Step 3. Make Reconnaissance" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      4. [Explain this military topic: "Step 4. Complete Plan" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Step 4. Complete Plan" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      5. [Explain this military topic: "Step 5. Issue Order" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Step 5. Issue Order" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      6. [Explain this military topic: "Step 6. Supervise" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Step 6. Supervise" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
    3. [Explain this military topic: "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace and Decision-Making" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace and Decision-Making" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
  3. Step 1: Define the Operational Environment
    1. Desired End State
    2. Purpose
    3. Process
    4. [Explain this military topic: "Identify the Limits of the Commander’s Area of Operations" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Identify the Limits of the Commander’s Area of Operations" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
    5. [Explain this military topic: "Identify the Limits of the Commander’s Area of Interest" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Identify the Limits of the Commander’s Area of Interest" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
    6. [Explain this military topic: "Identify Significant Characteristics within the Area of Operations and Area of Interest for Further Analysis" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Identify Significant Characteristics within the Area of Operations and Area of Interest for Further Analysis" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      1. Adversary and Enemy
      2. Terrain and Weather
      3. Civil Considerations
    7. Significant Characteristics Briefing Example
    8. Determine Additional Information Requirements
    9. Acquire the Information
  4. Step 2: Describe the Effects on Operations
    1. Desired End State
    2. The “So What?”
    3. How to do it: (the Process)
    4. [Explain this military topic: "Describe How the Adversary or Enemy Can Affect Friendly Operations" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Describe How the Adversary or Enemy Can Affect Friendly Operations" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      1. Adversary or Enemy Overlay
      2. Adversary or Enemy Description Table
    5. [Explain this military topic: "Describe How Terrain Can Affect Operations" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Describe How Terrain Can Affect Operations" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      1. Analyze the Military Aspects of Terrain
      2. Evaluate Terrain Effects
    6. [Explain this military topic: "Describe How Weather Can Affect Operations" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Describe How Weather Can Affect Operations" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      1. Analyze the Military Aspects of Weather
    7. [Explain this military topic: "Describe How Civil Considerations Can Affect Operations" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Describe How Civil Considerations Can Affect Operations" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      1. Areas
      2. Structures
      3. Capabilities
      4. Organizations
      5. People
      6. Events
      7. Civil Considerations Data File, Overlays, and Assessments
  5. Step 3: Evaluate the Adversary or Enemy
    1. What is it?
      1. Regular Adversary and Enemy
      2. Irregular Adversary or Enemy
      3. Adversary or Enemy Capabilities
    2. Desired End State
    3. The “So What?”
    4. How To Do It: (The Process)
    5. [Explain this military topic: "Identify Enemy Order of Battle" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Identify Enemy Order of Battle" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      1. Composition
      2. Disposition
      3. Strength
      4. Combat Effectiveness
      5. Tactics
      6. Support
      7. Electronic Technical Data
      8. Capabilities and Limitations
      9. Current Operations
      10. Historical Data
      11. Supporting Data
      12. Personalities
      13. Culture
      14. Internal Organizational Processes
    6. [Explain this military topic: "Identify Adversary or Enemy Capabilities" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Identify Adversary or Enemy Capabilities" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
      1. Identify Adversary or Enemy Capabilities by Using Statements
      2. Identify Other Adversary or Enemy Capabilities
    7. [Explain this military topic: "Create or Refine Adversary or Enemy Models" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Explain this military topic%3A "Create or Refine Adversary or Enemy Models" as part of "Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace".)
    8. Outputs from Step 3
  6. Step 4: Determine Adversary or Enemy Courses of Action
  7. Considerations for Specific Operations
  8. Considerations for Unique Activities and Tasks
  9. Considerations for Domains of the Operational Environment
  10. Considerations for Unique Environments
  11. Considerations for Unique Missions