ATP 2-01.3 Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment – 2019 – Mini size

ATP 2-01.3 constitutes current  doctrine on how  to systematically evaluate  the  effects of  significant characteristics of the operational environment (OE) for specific missions. This publication—

– Describes how the commander and staff examine mission variables to understand how these variables may affect operations.

–   Discusses intelligence preparation of the operational environment (IPOE) as a critical component of the military decision-making process, how IPOE supports decision making, and the integrating processes.

–   Facilitates a common understanding, foundational concepts, and methods of the IPOE process.

The IPOE process is unique—it impacts the range of military operations, is relevant across all echelons, and is the fundamental element used in all planning and decision making. IPOE serves as the initial framework for analysis of the battlefield in all operations.

IN COLOR

This book is a “Mini” (half the size of a piece of paper).

A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.  The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.

The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.

(A BIG size version (8 1/2 inch by 11 inch, the same size as a regular sheet of paper) is on this website too)