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…e@ Develop in directions the topics take you—not limited by how you are doing the map. e As you expand the map, try to become more detailed. @ Use arrows or other visual aids to show…

…JFC’s assessment team Topic: JFC’s intent Content: Broad guidelines for the next 72 hours OPR: JFC Topic: Component schemes of maneuver Content: Major component operations, next 24 hours OPR: Components Topic: Joint maneuver and…

…e@ Develop a template for recurring topics where the data points remain consistent. © Color-code results to aid in understanding the results. 3-4 ATP 2-33.4 18 August 2014 Chapter 3 3-4 ATP…

…Generally, brainstorming allows analysts to see a wider range of factors that might bear on the topic than they would otherwise consider. Analysts typically censor ideas that seem farfetched, poorly sourced, or seemingly irrelevant to the…

…In addition, the M1A1 tank has another characteristic that is not involved with its cannon but that affects Marines working with or around the tank—extremely hot turbine exhaust. (1) The M1A1 tank can elevate its…

…Some techniques for their decontamination are scrubbing with STB slurry; washing with hot, soapy water; washing or spraying with a soda solution; and airing. 2. Smoke Operations. The use of smoke is an integral part of…

…by the dispersed nature of combat in built-up areas and its increased caloric demands on Marines. Hot meals should be provided when practical. (1) Combat in built-up areas not only causes great stress on…

… Analysts must recognize there is high uncertainty on the topic in question.  Analysts, and often their customers, recognize that they need to consider a wide range of factors that might bear on the question…

…All-source intelligence analysts provide focused knowledge of the terrain and weather, civil considerations, and threat characteristics for a specified topic or requirement. Studies provide the requesting command or organization with detailed information, assessments, and conclusions…

…As a result, these systems may contain chemical agent concentrations that are much higher than surface areas and thus become contaminated “hot spots.” Hot spot effects become more pronounced as agents are absorbed by brick or…

…The overriding purpose and objective of stage zero is estimating the (typically) ten most critical causal forces influencing the topic at present. A-37. The key steps of stage zero are—  Ask, “What affects the…

…Weighted ranking should be used anytime the topic is important enough to warrant the investment of time and there is a need for transparency in the reasoning used to derive the assessment. In intelligence analysis, each…

…assessment plan. (2) Under the Defense Intelligence Analysis Program, there are designated responsible organizations that are the experts for production and maintenance of analysis relating to functional and topical capabilities and activities that typically concern planners,

… Find out what prompted the thought, as it might contain the seeds of an important connection between the topic and an unstated assumption.  Take the time to brainstorm correctly. It usually takes one hour…

… Develop the focal issue by systematically interviewing experts and officials who are examining the general topic.  Convene a group of experts (both internal and external) to brainstorm about the forces and factors that could…

…In general, however, each J/CIB should cover four broad topics: › Assessment of campaign progress since the last meeting (usually the last 24 hours), with recommendations for future action. › Broad guidance for the next 72 hours…

…e Consistent with previous production on the topic or, if the key analytic message has changed, highlight the change and explain its rationale and implications. e Accurate. Intelligence personnel should apply expertise and logic to make…

…More on this topic can be found in the next chapter. The rational use of force relies on the capability to identify adversary entities as a precursor to taking action against them, especially if doing so…