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FM 34-130: Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield

Figure 3-1. Scenario 1, general situation.

Figure 3-1-1. Operations graphics specify the AO.

Figure 3-1-2. Expand the AI to include potential threats affecting friendly COAs.

Figure 3-1-3. The combined obstacle overlay depicts effects on mobility.

Figure 3-1-4. Mobility corridors.

Figure 3-1-5. Avenues of approach indicate the general areas through which a force can move.

Figure 3-1-6. Possible effects of weather on mobility.

Figure 3-1-7. Defensible terrain along avenues of approach.

Figure 3-1-8. Approach routes for friendly light infantry.

Figure 3-1-9. Friendly air avenues of approach.

Figure 3-1-10. Tactical avenues of approach available to the enemy.

Figure 3-1-11. Operational avenues of approach for reinforcing and counterattack forces.

Figure 3-1-12. Enemy air avenues of approach.

Figure 3-1-13. Critical weather values support weather analysis.

Figure 3-1-14. Weather effects charts and matrices present the results of weather analysis.

Figure 3- 1-15. Weather effects on target acquisition. Focus on specific evaluations as needed.

Figure 3-1-16. Population status overlay.

Figure 3-1-17. The current SITMAP is one tool used in evaluating the enemy's current state.

Figure 3-1-18. Doctrinal template for a defending division.

Figure 3-1-19. Doctrinal template for a defending brigade.

Figure 3-1-20. Use text or a matrix to describe conduct of the COA.

Figure 3-1-21. Relative target values.

Figure 3-1-22. Enemy counterattack options.

Figure 3-1-23. Terrain supporting defensive COAs.

Figure 3-1-24. Enemy COA 1.

Figure 3-1-25. Enemy COA 2.

Figure 3-1-26. Enemy COA 3.

Figure 3-1- 27. Enemy COA 4.

Figure 3-1-28. Develop situation templates to include TPLs and HVTs.

Figure 3-1-29. Each situation template includes a description of the enemy COA. BOS synchronization matrix formats are best when time is available.

Figure 3-1-30. Doctrinal HVTs are refined and included in the description of the enemy COA.

Figure 3-1-31. Base the event template on the set of enemy COAs.

Figure 3-1-32. Refine the event template to include key events in each enemy COA.

Figure 3-1-33. Consider the COAs of reinforcing or counterattacking forces.

Figure 3-1-34. NAIs associated with the air assault brigade's COAs.

Figure 3-1-35. The event matrix supports the event template.

Figure 3-1-36. Potential locations for fire support assets.

Figure 3-1-37. Templated locations of HVTs in COA 1.

Figure 3-1-38. Templated composition and locations of communication nodes in COA 1.

Figure 3-1-39. Templated locations of enemy IEW assets.

Figure 3-1-40. Templated areas likely to be contaminated, and possible decontamination sites.



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