United States. Department of Defense

“ Models are developed that depict the threat's available courses of action. These models are developed given the effects of the specific battlefield environment. As a minimum, the most likely and the most dangerous threat courses of action should be depicted.
b. The commander plans deep operations based on the factors of METT-T and IPB analyses. He begins planning the interdiction of enemy forces (primary area of operations for LRSU) , while they are deep in the area of interest. He identifies and plans the attack well before the situation places the enemy force at the interdiction point. ”

“ Train teams on the team's real-world mission when developing IPB. Planning for operations other than war is often overlooked and poorly trained, teams should evaluate and restructure to prepare for this contingency. IPB in operations other than war is slow to develop and has the potential to change rapidly. Preparation and use of mission folders for potential targets are essential. ”

“ Train teams on the order of battle--enemy warfighting doctrine and the integration of outside military influences on enemy doctrine, philosophies, and ideology. Additionally, key vehicles and equipment placement in organizations and formations. ”

“ Intelligence updates on the unit's contingency area.
(5) G2 and LRS interface.
(6) Liaison officer training for (at a minimum) :
Commander and executive officer. Operations sergeant. Intelligence sergeant and analyst. Team leader. (7) Topographical data:
Line-of-sight graphics. Defense mapping agency. Obstacle overlays. Terrain analysis. (8) Imagery support: Interpretation and training by imagery interpreters (96D) .
(9) Integrated training with other intelligence-gathering assets to develop a greater understanding of the intelligence battlefield operating systems. ”