Operational Level Intelligence: Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield
Abstract
This paper responds to a request from the United States Army Intelligence Center and School to develop an analytical framework for intelligence preparation of the battlefield for the operational level of war. And specifically, to suggest modifications to existing tactical level intelligence preparation of the battlefield processes so the processes can be applied to operational level intelligence estimates focusing on terrain, weather, and enemy forces. The renewed attention to warfare at the operational level has revived interest in many combat support functions at the operational level. Operational level intelligence analysis and operational level intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB) are such areas. While much published doctrine and actual IPB exist for tactical level warfare, less is available for operational level use. This paper proposes an analytical framework for conducting operational level IPB and suggests modifications to existing tactical level IPB practices in areas of terrain, weather and the enemy forces so these areas of analysis may be applied to operational level IPB. Keywords: Tactical information.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA208621
Entities
People
- Thomas C. Purcell
Organizations
- United States Army War College