1. Scope In support of theater missile defense (TMD) operations, this multiservice publication provides detailed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for conducting intelligence preparation of the battlespace (IPB). TMD IPB reduces uncertainties regarding terrain, weather, and adversary capabilities to develop potential adversary courses of action. The 4-step IPB methodology detailed in this publication is based on Joint Publication 2-01.3, Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace. 2. Purpose This publication provides the intelligence analyst the tools to support commander and staff planning and decision making at the joint, combined, and service levels by providing a systematic, continuous, and common methodology for analyzing the adversary theater missile force. 3.
DesignationFM 3-01.16
EditionJan 2002
StatusSuperseded
FunctionFires
CollectionRecent Archive