Random Facts
The only mammal capable of true flight
What is a bat?
The first African American to graduate from West Point, in 1877.
Who is Henry Ossian Flipper?
IPB’s first step is to define the operational environment; this includes both physical and human factors.
What is the area of operations (AO)?
Walking across grass areas while in uniform on post.
What is We Just Do It?
Soldiers often say this three-letter acronym to refer to a situation report.
What is SITREP?
This planet has the fastest rotation in the solar system, completing a day in about 10 hours.
What is Jupiter?
The U.S. Army’s first female general officer, promoted in 1970.
Who is Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays?
Terrain analysis in IPB examines features such as obstacles, cover, and this feature that can block line of sight.
What is terrain masking?
Soldiers flip their rucksack upside down to keep the rain out.
What is We Just Do It?
This acronym is used for the classified network where soldiers can send secret messages.
What is SIPR?
Honey never spoils because of its natural properties and low moisture content. True or False?
What is true?
During World War II, this battle in the Pacific is famous for its six-month struggle and iconic flag raising.
What is Iwo Jima?
Modern IPB can incorporate real-time satellite feeds and this type of data from drones.
What is ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance)?
Wearing a combat patch on the right sleeve to show prior wartime service.
What is Regulations?
Soldiers often call this a quick, improvised meal or snack eaten in the field.
What is an MRE (Meal, Ready-to-Eat)?
This is the largest organ in the human body.
What is the skin?
The Army’s involvement in this conflict introduced widespread helicopter-based mobility in combat.
What is the Vietnam War?
The process of predicting enemy behavior is sometimes simplified into these abbreviated scenarios.
What are COAs (Courses of Action)?
Covering the barrel of a weapon with tape to reduce glare when deployed in the field.
What is We Just Do It?
This acronym stands for Night Vision Goggles commonly used on helmets for low-light operations.
What is AN/PVS?
The longest-living tree species, some older than 5,000 years.
What are bristlecone pines?
The Gold Star tradition honors families of soldiers who did this.
What is died in service?
IPB ultimately produces these tools that commanders use to make tactical decisions.
What are intelligence products or operational graphics?
Altering issued uniform items for a better fit with approval.
What is Regulations?
This acronym refers to the Army’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capabilities.
What is ISR?