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Graphically portrays how the adversary might utilize it's capabilities to perform the functions required to accomplish the objective
Adversary template
Describes how an entity is organized and equipped essentially the number and types of personnel, weapons, and equipment
composition
threats adoption of a COA depends on the ability of the logistical system to support that action.
Logistics
Massing of maneuver elements, armor, artillery, and logistical support
Offense
Center of Gravity (COG)
source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act.
Includes a narrative of the adversary's preferred tactics. Lists options available to the adversary should the operation fail or succeed.
Description of tactics and options
Refers to how adversary forces are arrayed on the battlespace. Including the recent, current, and projected movements or locations of tactical forces
disposition
includes communications and non-communications equipment parameters and other technical characteristics of electronic emissions
electronic technical data
Extensive preparation of field fortification, obstacles, and minefields
Defense
an aspect of critical requirements which is deficient or vulnerable to direct or indirect attack that will create decisive or significant effects
Critical Vulnerability
A target the enemy commander requires for the successful completion of the mission along with relative value
High Value Target
Describes a unit in terms of personnel, weapons and equipment
strength
Distinct and well-defined organization structures generally built around a linear chain of command.
command and control
Establishment of a covering force or rear guard
withdraw
an essential condition, resource, and means for critical capability to be fully operational
Critical requirement
To impose US will on the enemy and achieve decisive victory. To seize the initiative, gain freedom of action, and achieve objectives
What is the purpose of offensive operations?
Describes the abilities and fighting quality of a unit
combat effectiveness
The adversary's capabilities, capacities, and limitations for synchronizing of integrating actions to undermine, disrupt or corrupt a target audiences' decision making abilities, equipment, personnel, and procedures.
Information Operations
Units leapfrogging to new defensive positions
Delay
A mean that is considered a crucial enabler for a COG to function, such as is essential to the accomplishment of the specified or assumed objectives
Critical Capabilities
Clearly defined, decisive, and attainable goals towards which every military operation should be directed
Objective
Significantly contributes to the combat effectiveness of any military organization
Training
Describes the adversary and includes personalities biographic data, unit history, uniforms, and insignia, vehicle numbers, and other information essential to mission accomplishment.
other support data
Accurately portray how adversary forces normally execute operations or have reacted to similar situations in the past
What is the purpose of the adversary model?
Develop adversary models which accurately portray how threat forces normally execute operations and how they have reacted to similar situations in the past
What is desired the end state of IPB STEP 3?