Army Code 71704

LAND COMPONENT HANDBOOK

(TERRAIN - SITUATION ANALYSIS)

Issue 1.0
August 2001
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AMENDMENTS

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 PREFACE

This Land Component Handbook is designed to complement the staff functions and
procedures used in AFM Vol 1 Pt 8 Command and Staff Procedures. The Sections allow a
rapid and timely use of terrain and situational information for military planners of deployed
forces and for intelligence staffs at all levels.

This Handbook, or parts of it, can be used in three ways, first, as a checklist to determine
intelligence and information gaps; second as a brevity code to request information in a
more rapid and responsive manner, and finally, as a baseline support publication for
intelligence centres providing operational information to forward units.

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 CONTENTS

Section 1 Terrain

Section 2 Terrain - amphibious

Section 3 Meteorology

Section 4 Hydrology

Section 5 Vegetation

Section 6 Airfields

Section 7 Helicopter Landing Zones

Section 8 Ports and Harbours

Section 9 Urban Areas

Section 10 International Community

Section 11 Country Information

Section 12 Ground Order of Battle

Section 13 Air Order of Battle

Section 14 Naval Order of Battle

Section 15 Missile and Air Defence Order of Battle

Section 16 Electronic Warfare

Section 17 Terrorism

Part A Aircraft Hijacking

Part B Hostage Information

Section 18 Non Combatant Evacuation Operation

Section 19 Ship Reinforcement

Section 20 Oil Platform

Section 21 Humanitarian Assistance

Section 22 Counter Insurgency Operations

Section 23 Cold Weather Operations

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 SECTION 1 - TERRAIN

INTRODUCTION

1. Terrain includes the hills and valleys, mountains and plains, and all other natural
irregularities, both major (macrorelief) and minor (microrelief). Topography refers to
the configuration of the earth's surface, including its relief and the positions of
streams, roads, cities, etc.

2. WHAT IS THE GENERAL TERRAIN CLASSIFICATION?

a. Plains (type)
b. Mountains (type)
c. Difference in elevation between highest and lowest points
d. Major interruptions (macrorelief)
e. Minor interruptions (microrelief)

3. WHAT IS THE PREVAILING GRADIENT?

4. WHAT IS THE VEGETATION TYPE AND DENSITY?

5. WHAT IS THE MAJOR SOIL CLASSIFICATION?

a. Grading
b. Composition
c. Consistency

6. WHAT IS THE UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION?

7. WHAT ARE THE PARENT MATERIALS?

8. WHAT IS THE DOMINANT WEATHERING PROCESS?

9. WHAT IS THE SOIL DEPTH?

a. Surface soil
b. Subsurface soil

10. WHAT IS THE INTERNAL DRAINAGE?

a. Water table (depth, stability)

b. Drainage rate (range, average)
c. Porosity
d. Permeability
e. Infiltration rate

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11. WHAT IS THE SURFACE DRAINAGE?

a. Type
b. Identification number
c. Water table association

12. WHAT IS THE SOIL PARTICLE DATA?

a. Size distribution
b. Maximum size

13. WHAT IS THE SOIL CEMENTING MATERIAL?

14. WHAT IS THE ENGINEER TEST DATA?

a. Specific gravity
b. Density
c. Moisture content
d. Void rates
e. Tri-axial sheer surcharge range
f. Cone index
g. Remodelling index
h. Airfield cone index
i. Liquid limit
j. Plasticity index
k. PH value
l. Stickiness
m. Slipperiness
n. California bearing rates
o. Module of surgrade reaction

15 WHAT IS THE BEARING STRENGTH?

a. Natural state
b. Sole structure destroyed state
c. Compacted state

16. WHAT IS THE COMPACTION CHARACTERISTIC?

a. Compacted dry
b. Optimum moisture for compaction
c. Optimum method of compaction
d. Ease of compaction
e. Control
17. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM STABLE SLOPE?
18. WHAT IS THE SHRINKAGE AND EXPANSION OF EXCAVATION MATERIAL?

a. Relative
b. Percent

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 SECTION 2 - TERRAIN - AMPHIBIOUS

INTRODUCTION

1. The negative and positive factors must be carefully evaluated to see how they might
affect friendly and enemy forces. Generic intelligence requirements for amphibious
topography information are:

2. WHAT ARE THE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COASTAL TERRAIN

IN SUPPORT OF AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS?

a. Emergent
b. Submergent
c. Compound
d. Neutral

(1) Coral reef

I(2) Delta
I(3) Volcanic
(4) Fault
(5|) Man-made

3. WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COASTAL TERRAIN TO THAT

OF THE SHORELINE?

4. WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE SHORELINE TO CONDUCTING

AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS?

a. Shoreline type

(1) Concave
(2) Convex
(3) Straight
(4) Exponential

5. WHAT ARE THE IRREGULARITIES OF THE SHORELINE?

a. Reefs
b. Fjords
c. Estuaries
d. Offshore islands

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6. WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SHORELINE TO THAT OF THE
SURROUNDING TERRAIN?

a. General relief

(1) Coastal plain

(2) Rising terrain
(3) Broken terrain
(4) Coastal mountains
(5) Terraces
(6) Complementations
(7) Routes of egress
(8) Obstacles

7. WHAT ARE THE GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND LANDMARKS OF THE

LANDING AREA?

a. Key terrain features

b. Avenues of approach
c. Cover and concealment
d. Observation and fields of fire
e. Obstacles
f. Vegetation (see Section 5)
g. Relief and drainage
h. Trafficability

See also:

Section 1 - Terrain
Section 3 - Meteorology
Section 4 - Hydrology
Section 5 - Vegetation

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 SECTION 3 - METEOROLOGY

1. WHAT ARE THE GENERAL WEATHER CONDITIONS WITHIN THE AREA OF

OPERATIONS?

a. Winds
b. Visibility
c. Temperature

(1) Mean daily maximum

(2) Mean daily minimum
(3) Extremes maximum/minimum

d. Precipitation

(1) Total precipitation

(2) Number of days

2. WHAT INFLUENCE DOES THE WEATHER HAVE ON OPERATIONS (FRIENDLY

AND ENEMY CAPABILITIES?

a. General effect on operations

b. General effect on supplies
c. General effect on camouflage
d. General effect on health
e. General effect on troop movement into the objective area

3. WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF WINDS WITHIN THE AREA OF OPERATIONS?

a. Zonal
b. Monsoon winds
c. Extra tropical cyclones
d. Winds in thunderstorms
e. Line squalls
f. Local winds
g. Winds at altitude

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4. WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF WINDS ON SEA CONDITIONS?

a. Size
b. Height
c. Length of waves
d. Stretch of water over which the wind has blown
e. Length of time the winds have been blowing
f. Effect on tide

5. WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF WEATHER ON OPERATIONS?

a. Effect on air operations

(1) Surface winds

(2) Winds aloft
(3) Helicopter operations

b. Effect of reduced visibility

c. Effect of clouds

(1) Clear - less than one-tenth of sky is covered

(2) Scattered - one-tenth to one-half of sky is covered
(3) Broken - one-half to nine-tenths of sky is covered
(4) Overcast - more than nine-tenths of sky is covered

d. Effect on close air support

e. Effect on fire support
f. Effect of poor visibility on ship-to-shore movement
g. Effect of visibility on time of landing
h. Effect of extreme temperatures on personnel
i. Effect of excessive precipitation

(1) Effect on personnel

(2) Effect of vehicular movement
(3) Effect on supporting arms

j. Effect on friendly operations

k. Effect on enemy operations
l. Effect on intelligence collection

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6. WHAT IS THE CURRENT WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE AREA OF
OPERATION?

a. Temperature (today - tomorrow - 30 day forecast)

(1) Surface
(2) Water
(3) Altitude

b. Winds, direction and velocity - to include winds aloft

c. Precipitation
d. Humidity
e. Visibility
f. Astronomical data

(1) Sunrise
(2) Sunset
(3) Moonrise
(4) Moonset
(5) Percentage of lunar illumination
(6) High tide
(7) Low tide
(8) BMNT
(9) EENT
(10) Percentage of non-lunar illumination
(11) Phases of the moon (first quarter, full moon, second quarter, new
moon)

(a) Azimuth of the light source in relation to the target

(b) Ambient light in the vicinity of the target
(c) Artificial illumination within the target area
(d) Noise attenuation within the target area
(e) Winds/surf noise near the target area

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 SECTION 4 - HYDROLOGY

INTRODUCTION

1. Hydrology is concerned with the characteristics of surface and subsurface waters.

2. WHAT ARE THE WATERSHEDS?

a. Area dimensions
b. Surface materials
c. Vegetation
d. Precipitation
e. Flooding

(1) Maximum flood history

(2) Periods of high and low water

f. Ice conditions

(1) Freezing and breakups data

(2) Extent and depth of frozen surface
(3) Bearing capacity of ice

g. Hydraulics developments

(1) Location and purpose

(2) Water control structures

h. Main stream

(1) Name and location

(2) Length and pattern
(3) Drainage basis

i. Standing bodies of water

j. Glaciers
k. Marshes and swamps
l. Reservoirs, canals and irrigation trenches

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3. WHERE ARE THE WATERCOURSES AND WATER BODIES?

a. Type

(1) River
(2) Canal
(3) Lake
(4) Inland sea

b. Pattern
c. Direction of flow
d. Crossings
e. Navigability
f. Flooding

(1) Type and causes

(2) Normal periods of duration
(3) Area extent and damage expected
(4) Key dams and structures
(5) Effects on movement and structures

g. Tidal effects

(1) Tides
(2) Tidal currents

h. Banks

(1) Composition and stability

(2) Height and slope
(3) Condition

i. Bottom

(1) Composition and stability

(2) Occurrence and unusual conditions

j. Width, representative points

k. Depth by sectors
l. Velocity and various locations
m. Discharge
n. Ice conditions

(1) Freezing and breakup dates

(2) Extent of frozen surface and load bearing capacity of ice

o. Nature of adjacent terrain

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 p. Special consideration

(1) Cross currents

(2) Undertows
(3) Eddies

q. Formation (obstructions)
r. Utilisation of water body
s. Channel data
t. Storage data
u. Conduits
v. Spillways
w. Hydroelectric plants
x. Drainage and irrigation structures
y. Navigation locks
z. Water treatment plants
aa. Bank protection works
ab. Flood protection structures (other than dams)

4. WHERE ARE THE WET AREAS?

a. Associated watercourses
b. Seasonal variations in wetness
c. Condition causing inundation
d. Type of area

(1) Swamp
(2) Marsh
(3) Bog

e. Transportation crossings
f. Flood data
g. Water resources

(1) Quantities
(2) Quality
(3) Development aspects

h. Ice conditions

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5. WHERE IS THE GROUND WATER?

a. Relation to topography
b. Characteristics
c. Diameter and depth
d. Casing or inner used
e. Materials and aquifers penetrated
f. Yield of aquifers
g. Static level of water (seasonal variation)
h. Rates of drawdown
i. Sustained yield
j. Rate of recovery after pumping
k. Effects on yield of nearby wells
l. Quality of water
m. Springs

6. WHAT ARE THOSE CONDITIONS THAT MIGHT CAUSE CASUALITIES TO

PERSONNEL ON LANDING CRAFT?

a. Character of the breakers

(1) Height
(2) Direction (azimuth)
(3) Period
(4) Type

b. Swamping by breakers when approaching or retracting

c. Location of presence of sand bars or reefs
d. Broaching on a sand bar or on the beach
e. Beach gradient which, with a given breaker height, determines the width of
the surf zone

See also:

Section 1 - Terrain
Section 2 - Terrain - Amphibious
Section 3 - Vegetation

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 SECTION 5 - VEGETATION

1. Vegetation may be the most important terrain factor or it may be negligible. The
importance of vegetation is proportional to the density. Vegetation will affect military
tactics, decisions and events. As an obstacle to movement, vegetation will slow
down the advance of vehicles and personnel, as well as limit the landing capacity of
helicopters. To make reliable evaluations pertaining to the military aspects of terrain,
data must be collected on the potential effect of vegetation on key terrain features,
observation, cover and concealment, obstacles and avenues of approach. In
addition, the availability of natural fuel, shelter, food and construction materials, as
well as tan area's susceptibility to fire and blow down are concerns that must be
evaluated.

2. WHAT IS THE TERRAIN CLASS?

3. WHAT IS THE PRINCIPLE SPECIES?

a. Family
b. Common and botanical name
c. Percent of stand

4. WHERE IS THE CANOPY?

a. Average height
b. Depth
c. Clearance beneath canopy
d. Percentage of area concealed by canopy
e. Number of canopies
f. Structures

5. WHAT IS THE FOLIAGE?

a. Leaf type
b. Colour
c. Density
d. Seasonal variation

6. WHAT IS THE DISTRIBUTION SPACING?

a. Between clusters
b. Between rows
c. Between clumps
d. Between hills

7. WHAT IS THE DIAMETER AND HABIT OF TRUNKS, STEMS AND STALKS?

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8. WHAT IS THE ROOT DIAGRAM?

a. Habit
b. Height of emergence
c. Spread above ground
d. Spread below ground
e. Diameter above ground

9. DESCRIBE THE THORNINESS.

a. Location
b. Length

10. ARE THERE ANY TOXINS OR IRRITANTS?

a. Location
b. Reactions

11. WHAT IS THE SUSCEPTIBILITY TO BLOW DOWN?

12. WHAT ARE THE CURRENT AND POTENTIAL USES?

13. WHAT IS THE TOUGHNESS OF TRUNKS?

14. WHAT IS THE NUMBER OF FALLEN PLANTS PER ACRE?

15. WHAT IS THE RATE OF GROWTH?

16. WHAT IS THE GROUND COVER?

a. Name
b. Height
c. Season
d. Area coverage

17. WHERE ARE THE CULTIVATION AREAS?

a. Method
b. Period

18. WHEN IS THE HARVESTING?

a. Product
b. Method
c. Period
d. Yield
e. Disposition
f. Distribution

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19. HOW IS HARVESTING CONDUCTED?

20. WHERE ARE THE THROUGH ROUTES?

21. WHERE IS THE LITTER?

a. Type
b. Depth

22. WHAT IS THE RUN OFF FACTOR?

23. WHAT IS THE SUSCEPTIBILITY OF FIRE?

a. Type
b. Seasonal aspects
c. Degree of past burn off
d. Characteristics of residence

24. WHAT ARE THE OPERATIONAL ASPECTS?

a. Cover and concealment

b. Movement
c. Observations
d. Fields of fire
e. Artillery fire
f. Construction
g. Camouflage required

See also:

Section 1 - Terrain
Section 4 - Hydrology

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 SECTION 6 - AIRFIELDS

1. WHAT IS THE ARIFIELD CATEGORY?

2. WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE AIRFIELD?

3. WHAT TYPE OF FIELD IS IT (CIVILIAN, MILITARY, JOINT)?

4. WHAT IS THE PRINCIPAL USED?

5. WHAT IS THE LAYOUT?

6. WHAT IS THE ELEVATION?

7. HOW MANY RUNWAYS ARE THERE?

a. Identification
b. Azimuth
c. Length and width
d. Surface, base, sub base (material, thickness, condition)
e. Longitudinal grade
f. Transverse grade
g. Shoulders, clear areas, overruns (width, transverse, grade and surface
material)
h. Lateral safety zones (width, transverse slope, obstacles)
i. End clear zones (length, width, glide slope)
j. Approach zones (length, width, glide slope, obstacles)
k. Condition (ability to support aircraft weight)

8. WHERE ARE THE TAXIWAYS?

a. Identification
b. Azimuth
c. Length and width
d. Grade
e. Surface, base, sub base (thickness)
f. Bearing capability (pounds per square inch)
g. Shoulder and clear area (width, transverse grade, surface, obstacles)
h. Turn radii
i. Condition (ability to support aircraft weight)

9. WHERE ARE THE PARKING AND WARM-UP APRONS?

a. Number
b. Total area and individual area
c. Description
d. Total capacity

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10. WHERE ARE THE HARDSTANDS?

a. Total number
b. Aircraft capacity
c. Description

11. ARE THERE ANY NAVIGATION AIDS? IF SO, WHAT TYPE AND WHEN DO
THEY OPERATE?

12. ARE THERE ANY LIGHTING AIDS? IF SO, WHAT TYPE?

a. Runways
b. Flight-lane
c. Taxiways
d. Terminal building

13. ARE THERE ANY COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES? IF SO, WHAT TYPE IS

THEIR FREQUENCY, POWER OUTPUT, CALLSIGNS AND WHEN DO THEY
OPERATE?

14. ARE THERE STORAGE AREAS FOR POL? IF SO, WHAT TYPES?

a. Jet fuel
b. Aviation gas
c. Jet oil
d. Aviation oil
e. Lubricants, manifold and filters
f. Pipelines
g. Above or below ground storage and capacity
h. Pumps
i. Fuel trucks

15. WHERE ARE THE MAINTENANCE FACILITIES?

16. IS OXYGEN AVAILABLE? IF SO, HOW MUCH? WHERE?

17. IS THERE ANY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT PRESENT, IF SO, WHAT TYPE?

18. IS THERE COVERED STORAGE? IF SO, WHERE AND HOW MUCH?

19. WHERE ARE THE HANGARS?

a. Number and location

b. Type and material
c. Condition
d Size
e. Door description

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20. WHERE ARE THE HOUSING FACILITIES?

a. Type, location and number

b. Capability and condition
c. Construction materials

21. WHERE IS THE MUNITIONS STORAGE AREA?

a. Type and land condition

b. Usage, normal use and condition
c. Security

22. ARE THERE ANY ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS? IF SO, WHERE AND WHAT
TYPE?

23. WHERE IS THE ELECTRIC POWER SOURCE?

a. Location of master switch

b. Current characteristics
c. Emergency power available (what type) location, generating capacity and
delay time
d. Location of transformers

24. ARE THERE ANY JET STARTING UNITS OR AUXILLARY POWER UNITS? IF
SO, WHERE AND WHAT TYPES?

25. WHERE ARE THE ENEMY AIR DEFENCES LOCATED? WHAT STRENGTH,
TYPE OF WEAPONS SYSTEMS?

a. Guard force, how armed, support vehicles

b. Patrol routes and schedules
c. Reinforcements

26. WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ADJACENT TERRAIN?

27. WHERE ARE THE MEDICAL FACILITIES?

a. Type and location

b. Capability and characteristics
c. Who controls

28. WHERE ARE THE WEATHER FACILITIES?

a. Type and location

b. Condition and characteristics
c. Prevailing weather conditions

29. WHAT IS THE MOST COMMONLY USED APPROACH PATH?

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30. WHAT ARE THE NORMAL OPERATING HOURS OF THE FIELD?

31. WHAT ARE THE FLIGHT SCHEDULES OF AIRLINES USING THE FIELD?

32. ANY NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE PAST 36 MONTHS BEEN PERFORMED? IF

SO, WHERE AND WHAT TYPE?

33. ARE THERE ANY VERTICAL OBSTRUCITONS NOT CONTAINED IN

PULBISHED DATA THAT POSE A THREAT TO HELICOPTERS OR OTHER
AIRCRAFT AT OR UNDER 50 FEET AGL?

34. ARE THERE ANY OBSTACLES TO FLIGHT WITHIN 5-10KM OF THE AIRFIELD
(BUILDINGS, POWER LINES, ETC)?

35. WHAT RADAR EQUIPMENT AND TYPE IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AIRFIELD?

36. HOW IS THE AIRFIELD INTEGRATED INTO NATIONAL OR REGIONAL LADS?

37. WHAT IS THE 8 FIGURE UTM OF THE CONTROL TOWER AND EACH END OF
THE RUNWAY?

38. WHAT CONTRL PROCEDURES ARE USED?

39. WHERE IS THE GROUND CONTROL APPROACH LOCATED?

40. WHAT IS THE 8 DIGIT GRID OF ALL NAVIGATION AIDS?

41. WHAT IS THE PRIMARY LANGUAGE USED BY ATC PERSONNEL, GROUND

SUPPORT PERSONNEL, BACKUP PERSONNEL?

42. WHAT KIND OF EXPLOSIVES CAN BE HANDLED? BY WHO, WHERE AND

WHEN?

43. WHAT IS THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM (UNDERGROUND)?

44. DO WE HAVE ACCESS TO BLUEPRINTS OF THE FIELD AND ITS FACILITIES?

45. WHERE ARE THE MAINTENANCE FACTILITIES?

46. WHERE ARE THE LOCATIONS OF CRASH, FIRE, RESCUE PERSONNEL,

POLICE FORCE AND FACILITIES?

47. ARE SENSORS EMPLOYED? IF SO, WHAT ARE THERE?

a. Type(s) and location(s)

b. Field of coverage and monitoring location(s)
c. Operating time(s) and frequency(ies)

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48. WHAT IS THE LARGEST AIRCRAFT (WEIGHT/LANDING AND TAKE OFF RUN)
WHICH CAN USE THE AIRFIELD?

See also:

Section 7 - Helicopter Landing Zones

Section 13 - Air Order of Battle

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 SECTION 7 - HELICOPTER LANDING ZONES

1. WHAT IS THE ALTITUDE ABOVE SEA LEVEL?

2. WHAT ARE THE PREVAILING WINDS?

3. WHERE IS THE DOMINANT TERRAIN?

4. WHICH LANDMARKS CAN BE USED AS NAVIGATION AIDS?

5. WHAT IS THE DISTANCE AND DIRECTION FROM THE DESIGNATED

OBJECTIVES?

6. WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ZONE?

a. Dimensions
b. Landing points
c. Capacity by type
d. Surface material
e. Soil trafficability
f. Obstacles (existing, reinforcing)
g. Slope (direction, degree)

7. WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ADJACENT TERRAIN AND

EXITS?

a. Dominant terrain
b. Routes of ingress/egress
c. Relief and drainage
d. Obstacles (existing, reinforcing)

8. WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE APPROACH AND RETIREMENT

LANES?

a. Altitude and heading

b. Landmarks
c. Check and control points
d. Obstacles
e. Enemy dispositions

9. WHAT ARE THE ESCAPE AND EVASION ROUTES?

a. Pickup points
b. Routes to friendly areas
c. Landmarks

10. WHAT IS THE ENEMY TROOP DISPOSITION?

11. WHERE ARE THE SAM/AAA INSTALLATIONS?

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12. WHERE ARE THE WEAPONS INSTALLATIONS?

13. WHERE ARE THE ANTI-HELICOPTER OBSTACLES?

14. WHAT IS THE LOCATION AND OPERATIONAL ABILITY OF THE ENEMY AIR?

See also:

Section 6 - Airfields
Section 13 - Air Order of Battle

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 SECTION 8 - PORTS AND HARBOURS

1. WHAT IS THE LOCAL NAME AND MILITARY DESIGNATION?

2. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE POST?

3. WHAT TYPE OF PORT OR HARBOUR IS IT?

a. Are there RO/RO and LI/LO facilities?

4. WHAT IS THE GENERAL CONDITION?

5. WHAT IS THE ESTIMATED MILITARY PORT CAPACITY IN METRIC TONS PER

DAY?

6. WHAT IS THE LARGEST VESSEL ACCOMMODATED?

a. Approaches (depth and width)

b. Alongside berths (depth, length and clearance)
c. Anchorage
d. Free swinging berths
e. Vertical clearance

7. WHAT ARE THE MAJOR OPERATING PROBLEMS?

8. WHAT ARE THE HYDROGRAPHIC CONDITIONS?

a. Tides
b. Tidal ranges

9. ARE THERE ANY UNUSUAL GEOPHYSICAL CONDITIONS? IF SO, WHERE

AND WHAT TYPE?

10. WHERE ARE THE APPROACHES AND ENTRANCES TO THE HARBOUR?

a. Location
b. Width
c. Depth
d. Vertical clearance

11. WHAT ARE THE PROTECTIVE WORKS OF THE HARBOUR?

a. Alignment
b. Dimensions
c. Construction design

12. WHAT IS THE TOTAL HARBOUR AREA IN ACRES?

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13. WHERE ARE THE HARBOUR DIVISIONS?

a. Designation
b. Location
c. Area
d. Principal uses
e. Characteristics
f. Controlling depth
g. Width
h. Length

14. WHERE ARE THE HARBOUR FAIRWAYS?

a. Location
b. Alignment
c. Radius of tightest turn
d. Shortest tangent
e. Controlling depth
f. Width
g. Overhead clearance
h. Susceptibility

15. WHERE ARE THE TURNING BASINS?

a. Locations
b. Dimensions
c. Controlling depth

16. WHERE ARE THE ANCHORAGES AND FREE SWINGING MOORING AREAS?

a. Locations
b. Range of depth
c. Holding ground
d. Protection afforded
e. Type and number of berths

17. WHERE ARE THE FIXED MOORING BERTHS?

a. Locations
b. Numbers
c. Types
d. Buoys
e. General commercial berths
f. Tanker berths
g. Naval berths

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18. WHERE ARE THE GENERAL CARGO WHARVES?

a. Location
b. Number
c. Linear meters

19. WHERE ARE THE BULK CARGO WHARVES?

a. Type
b. Location
c. Use
d. Number
e. Linear meters

20. WHERE ARE THE SUPPLEMENTARY WHARVES?

a. Type
b. Location
c. Normal use
d. Number
e. Linear meters

21. WHERE IS THE PRINCIPAL WHARF?

a. Identification
b. Location
c. Normal use
d. Type and construction
e. Berth length
f. Depth alongside
g. Height of deck
h. Total length
i. Standard berth class
j. Transit sheds
k. Fuelling facilities
l. Cargo handling cranes
m. Specialised handling equipment
n. Clearance
o. Utilities

22. WHERE ARE THE OFFSHORE PIPELINE BERTHS?

a. Location
b. Number
c. Mooring and berthing facilities
d. Maximum safe draft

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23. WHERE ARE THE HARD AN UNIMPROVED SITES USABLE CARGO?

a. Identification
b. Location
c. Length
d. Width
e. Surface composition

24. WHERE IS THE STEVEDORE GEAR?

a. Type
b. Location
c. Quantity
d. Condition

25. WHERE ARE THE MISCELLANEOUS CRANES?

a. Type
b. Locations
c. Number
d. Normal use
e. Owner
f. Motive-power
g. Size

26. WHERE ARE THE STORAGE FACILITIES?

27. WHERE ARE THE CLEARANCE FACILITIES?

28. WHERE ARE THE SHIP BUILDINGS AND REPAIR FACILITIES?

29. WHERE ARE THE DRY-DOCKS?

a. Location
b. Type of construction
c. Condition
d. Type of dock
e. Crane service
f. Power required

30. WHERE ARE THE SHIPBUILDING WAYS?

a. Location
b. Type
c. Condition
d. Length
e. Width

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31. WHERE ARE THE FLOATING DRY-DOCKS?

a. Location
b. Dimensions
c. Crane service
d. Owner

32. WHERE ARE THE MARINE RAILROADS?

a. Location
b. Owner
c. Type
d. Length of track
e. Gauge
f. Hauling capacity
g. Power system
h. Handling equipment
i. Condition

33. WHERE ARE THE MACHINE SHOPS?

a. Locations
b. Owners
c. Capacity
d. Normal activity

34. WHERE ARE THE FOUNDRIES?

a. Location
b. Owner
c. Capacity
d. Normal activity
e. Condition

35. WHAT IS THE FIRE PROTECTION?

a. Fire boats (type, power, normal location, number, pumping capacity,

condition)
b. Shore fire-fighting equipment (location, type of equipment, number, number of
pieces, condition)
c. Water supply (source, adequacy, distribution system)

36. HOW IS THE HARBOUR MAINTAINED?

a. Routine maintenance
b. Equipment available
c. Dredging requirements
d. Rehabilitation requirements

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37. WHERE ARE THE NAVIGATION AIDS?

38. WHAT IS THE PILOTAGE DATA?

39. WHERE ARE THE OBSTRUCTIONS?

a. Overhead obstructions
b. Surface obstructions
c. Underwater obstructions

40. WHERE IS THE WATER SUPPLY?

a. Source
b. Potability
c. Distribution
d. Capacity
e. Adequacy
f. Storage (location, type, capacity)

41. WHERE IS THE SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY?

a. Current characteristics
b. Substations

42. WHERE ARE THE MEDICAL FACILITIES?

a. Hospitals (name, location, type, number of beds, services, emergency

vehicles)
b. Infirmaries, clinics
c. Doctors, dentists
d. General sanitary conditions

43. WHAT COMMUNICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

a. Ship to shore radios

b. Marine radar
c. Port callsigns

44. WHAT MARINE/NAVAL CHARTS AND MAPPING EXISTS?

See also:

Section 14 - Naval Order of Battle

Section 19 - Ship Reinforcement
Section 20 - Oil Platform

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 SECTION 9 - URBAN AREAS

INTRODUCTION

1. Knowledge of the characteristics of urban areas may also be important in the

conduct of civil affairs and in intelligence and counter-intelligence operations.
Although information is frequently somewhat more accessible than in other fields, the
amount of detail required necessitates a substantial encyclopedia for planning.

2. WHAT IS THE POPULATION?

a. Present
b. Trend
c. Significant segments (ethnic, religion)

3. IS THE CITY OF ANY IMPORTANCE?

a. Internationally
b. Nationally
c. Religiously
d. Militarily
e. Economically

4. WHERE ARE THE SUBURBAN AREAS?

a. Names and location

b. Boundaries and area extent

5. WHAT IS THE CLIMATE AND WEATHER?

6. ARE THERE ANY LANDMARKS? IF SO, WHERE AND WHAT TYPE?

7. WHAT IS THE EXTENT OF THE BUILT UP AREA?

8. WHERE ARE THE FUNCTIONAL AREAS?

a. Type (industrial, commercial, residential, etc)

b. Location
c. Area extend
d. Structures
e. Vulnerability

9. ARE THERE ANY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED AREAS? IF SO, WHERE AND

TO WHAT EXTENT?

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10. WHERE ARE THE MAJOR ROAD NETWORKS?
(SEE SECTIONS 9 AND 11)

a. Through routes
b. Bypasses
c. Main thoroughfares

11. WHERE ARE THE MAJOR WATERWAYS?

(SEE SECTIONS 13, 14 AND 15)

a. Identification and characteristics

b. Relationship to urban area
c. Ports (names, distances, directions)
d. Waterway significance
e. Structures

12. WHERE ARE THE AIRFIELDS?

(SEE SECTION 6)

a. Name, type and location

b. Utilising airlines and/or military
c. Characteristics and aircraft usage

13. WHERE ARE THE SITES THAT MAY BE USED FOR MILITARY PURPOSES
(EITHER FRIENDLY OR ENEMY)?

a. Location, type, purpose

b. Structural data
c. Repairs and improvements needed
d. Vulnerability

14. WHERE ARE THE MILITARY INSTALLATIONS?

a. Location and type

b. Facilities

15. WHERE ARE THE ENGINEER FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT?

a. Plants and fleets

b. Location and type
c. Stocks of construction equipment
d. Stores and warehouses
e. Associated facilities

16. WHERE ARE THE BILLETING AND ACCOMMODATION?

a. Location, type, capacity

b. Repairs and improvements needed
c. Vulnerability

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17. IS THERE CENTRAL STEAM HEATING?

a. Areas and installations served

b. Source

18. WHERE IS THE WATER SUPPLY?

a. Area, population, installation served

b. Type and location
c. Capacity, adequacy, characteristics, seasonality
d. Delivery methods
e. Treatment plants
f. Storage
g. Consumption
h. Total capacity of system
i. Is water potable

19. WHERE IS THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY?

(SEE SECTIONS 22 AND 23)

a. Area, population, installations served

b. Location and type of source
c. Fuel and equipment
d. Transformer system
e. Output
f. Transmission
g. Ties with outside sources
h. Capacity of system

20. WHERE ARE THE NATURAL GAS FACILITIES?

(SEE SECTIONS 19, 20 AND 21)

a. Area, population and installations served

b. Location, type, sources
c. Storage
d. Distribution
e. Output
f. Annual consumption

21. WHERE ARE THE SEWAGE/WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES?

22. WHERE ARE THE GARBAGE AND TRASH DISPOSAL AREAS?

a. Area, population, installation served

b. Methods and schedules
c. Equipment
d. Disposal and treatment plans (type, capacity)
e. Disposal of medical waste

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23. HOW IS PUBLIC TRANSPORT ORGANISED?

a. Area, population, installation served

b. Types, routes, schedules, capacity
c. Terminals
d. Equipment (type, quality, storage area)
e. Maintenance facilities

24. HOW IS FIRE PROTECTION ORGANISED?

a. Area, protection, and installations served

b. Organisation
c. Station
d. Manpower and equipment
e. Hydrants and key valves
f. Water source
g. Alarm communications, dispatch system

25. HOW IS POLICE PROTECTION ORGANISED?

a. Area, population, installation served

b. Organisation
c. Manpower
d. Stations
e. Equipment and armament
f. Detention and security areas

26. HOW IS CIVIL DEFENCE ORGANISED?

a. Area, population, installation served

b. Organisation, manpower
c. Equipment

27. HOW IS THE CITY GOVERNMENT ORGANISED?

a. Type and facilities

b. Locations
c. Principal figures
28. WHERE ARE THE STORAGE FACILITIES?

a. Names and locations

b. Type (open, grain elevator, covered, petroleum tanks, underground, etc)
c. Product stored (type, normal stock, level, capacity)
d. Construction details (type material, layout, dimensions, condition, cargo)
e. Transportation connection
f. Security features
g. Refrigeration and ice-making facilities
h. Utilities

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29. WHERE ARE THE MAJOR INDUSTRIAL AREAS?

a. Major industrial activities (type, location, plants importance)

b. Significant manufacturing activities (type, location, building, facilities,
products, condition)
c. Principal industrial leaders

30. WHERE ARE THE HOSPITALS?

(SEE SECTIONS 6 AND 7)

a. Name, location, capacity

b. Specialised, adequacy, condition

31. HOW ARE THE STREETS LAID OUT?

a. General pattern
b. Overall condition
c. Numbering and mailing system
d. Traffic control system
e. Classification and prevailing width
f. Repairs and improvements needed, water barriers, bridges

32. ARE THERE ANY UNDERGROUND INSTALLATIONS?

a. Type
b. Name and location
c. Original use
d. Construction data
e. Protective cover
f. Vulnerable features
g. Protective construction features
h. Operating equipment
i. Accessibility to transportation
j. Utilities

33. WHERE ARE THE UNDERGROUND OPENINGS?

a. Type, name and location

b. Operational status
c. Accessibility to transportation
d. Utilities
e. Dimensions
f. Vulnerability features
g. Adaptability

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34. WHERE ARE THE MAJOR DEFENCES?

a. Fortified areas (location, extent, purpose, description)

b. Individual fortifications (location, extent, type, camouflage, armament, design,
purpose, description)
c. Undefended areas (locations, extent, probable reason for non defence)
d. Possible and probable invasion routes

See also:

Section 6 - Airfields
Section 8 - Ports and Harbours

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 SECTION 10 - INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITY

INTRODUCTION

1. World opinion will have a tremendous impact on the political aspects of warfare.
Third-country nations may support the enemy by providing war materials,
sanctuaries or military personnel.

2. WHAT COUNTRIES ARE LIKELY TO AID OPPOSING FORCES OR TERRORIST

GROUPS?

a. How
b. When
c. Where
d. Why
e. Capabilities

3. WHAT INDIGENOUS GROUPS/ENTITIES/PARTIES, NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED

IN THE SITUATION, ARE LIKELY TO SUPPORT THE OPPOSING
FORCES/TERRORIST GROUPS?

a. How
b. When
c. Where
d. Why
e. Capabilities

4. WHAT IS THE LIKELY REACTION BY OTHER COUNTRIES HAVING

NATIONALS IN THE CRISIS AREA?

5. WHAT IS THE LIKELY REACTION TO ANY OPPOSING FORCE/TERRORIST

DEMANDS?

6. WHAT IS THE LIKELY RESPONSE BY THIRD-COUNTRY MILITARY FORCES?

a. How
b. When
c. Where
d. In what strength
e. Capabilities

7. IS THE TARGET COUNTRY BEING INFLUENCED BY A THIRD PARTY TO

SUSTAIN OR ALTER ITS INTENTIONS?

a. Who
b. Why
c. How

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8. WHAT WILL BE THE LIKELY SUCCESS OR FAILURE OF THIRD-PARTY
NEGOTIATION EFFORTS?

9. WHAT WILL BE THE ATTITUDE TOWARD MILITARY OPERATIONS BY

NATIONS WHERE POTENTIAL SUPPORTING BASES MAY BE LOCATED?

10. WHAT NATIONS WILL SUPPORT MILITARY OPERATIONS OPENLY, TACITLY,

COVERTLY, OR NOT AT ALL? WHY?

11. WHICH NATIONS WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR MILITARY OPERATIONS?

a. Who
b. When
c. Where
d. In what strength

12. WHAT IS THE TRUE INTENT OF A THREATENING THIRD PARTY?

a. Capability of carrying out threat

b. Likelihood of carrying out threat
c. Can they be influenced
d. Can the threat by countered
e. Capabilities

13. WHAT COUNTRIES ARE SYMPATHETIC OR LIKELY TO BE SYMPATHETIC

TOWARD THE OPPOSING FORCES OR TERRORISTS?

See also:

Section 11 - Country Information

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 SECTION 11 - COUNTRY INFORMATION

INFORMATION

1. Friendly forces moving to or operating out of an incident country are concerned

about indigenous forces and their ability to effect mission planning and execution.
Even in the most permissive of environments, information on the incident country
politics and military must be addressed.

2. WHAT ARE THE SIGNIFICANT STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF

INDIGENOUS FORCES?

3. WILL INDIGENOUS FORCES ACTIVELY ASSIST US?

4. WHAT ARE THE INDIGENOUS FORCES WEAPONS, SPECIAL EQUIPMENT,

COMMUNICATIONS, DISCIPLINE AND LOYALTY?

5. HAVE THE INDIGENOUS FORCES RECEIVED ANY SPECIALISED TRAINING, IE

COUNTER TERRORISM, CIVIL DISTURBANCE, RIOT CONTROL?

a. Which units
b. Capabilities
c. Who trained them
d. Training received
e. Where and when conducted
f. Level of proficiency

6. CAN THESE FORCES EMPLOY CBR WEAPONS? IF SO, WHAT TYPE AND
WHAT METHOD OF EMPLOYMENT?

7. WHERE ARE THE POTENTIAL REINFORCEMENTS?

a. Location
b. Size
c. Weapons available
d. Time/distance factors
e. Availability
f. Capacity
g. Probability
h. Avenue of approach most likely
i. Communications

8. WHAT WILL BE THE RESPONSE TO ACTIVE ECM JAMMING TO INCLUDE

RADAR AND TACTICAL/STRATEGIC JAMMING?

9. WHAT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE COUNTRY?

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10. WHAT ARE THE CUSTOMS PROCESSING PROCEDURES FOR CIVILIAN AND
MILITARY REPRESENTATIONS?

a. Planes
b. Boats/ships
c. Trains
d. Automobiles

11. WHAT ARE THE BORDER CROSSING PROCEDURES?

a. Searches (extent, what is searched)

b. Documents
c. Security

12. WHAT CAN THE SECURITY FORCES DO TO PREVENT ILLEGAL BORDER

CROSSINGS?

a. Foot patrols
b. Low-level aircraft
c. Vehicles

13. WHAT CRISIS MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES EXIST WITHIN THE COUNTRY?

14. WHO ARE THE DECISION-MAKERS OF THE GOVERNMENT?

a. What is their power base

b. Do they have popular support

15. WHO IS THE DECISION-MAKER FOR AN INCIDENT RESPONSE?

16. WHAT IS THE ATTITUDE OF THE GOVERNMENT AND POPULACE TOWARDS

UK?

17. WHAT IS THE CAPABILITY OF THE GOVERNMENT TO SEAL OFF AN

INCIDENT AREA?

18. WHAT IS THE MOTIVATION BEHIND THE GOVERNMENT'S CURRENT

ACTION/INACTION?

19. WILL THE CURRENT ATTITUDE TOWARD ACTION/INACTION BE

MAINTAINED?

20. WHAT WILL CAUSE A CHANGE IN THE PRESENT ATTITUDE?

21. ARE THE COUNTRY'S MILITARY ASSETS OVER EXTENDED OR OVER

COMMITTED?

22. HOW IS THE PRESS COVERAGE BEING HANDLED BY THE LOCAL

GOVERNMENT?

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23. IS THE PRESS COVERAGE FAVOURABLE OR UNFAVOURABLE?

24. ARE INTERPRETERS AVAILABLE LOCALLY?

25. WHAT DISSIDENT GROUPS EXIST?

See also:

Section 10 - International Community

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 SECTION 12 - GROUND ORDER OF BATTLE

INTRODUCTION

1. Order of battle intelligence must be integrated with other intelligence pertaining to

weather and terrain to determine enemy capabilities, limitations and courses of
action.

2. WHAT ARE THE UNITS IN THE AREA OF OPERATIONS (AO)?

a. Committed
b. Reserves
c. Reinforcements

(1) Composition
(2) Location
(3) Commander
(4) Headquarters

3. WHAT ARE THE WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT?

a. Organic weapons
b. Attached weapons
c. Locations
d. Communications equipment
e. Frequencies used
f. Other special equipment

4. WHAT UNITS CAN REINFORCE THE AO WITHIN 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 36 AND 48

HOURS?

a. Composition
b. Location
c. Commander
d. Time to reinforce
e. Most likely route(s)

5. WHAT ARE THE LOGISTICS CAPABILITIES?

6. WHAT ARE THE COMMUNICATION LINKS (C3I) AND ITS STRUCTURE?

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7. WHAT DOCTRINE TACTICS AND STRATEGY DOES THE ENEMY EMPLOY?

a. Historical experience
b. Strategy
c. Operational practice
d. Tactics

(1) Rates of advance

(2) Doctrinal templates
(3) Signature activity

e. Overseas trawling

8. WHAT TYPE OF DEFENCE DOES THE ENEMY PREFER?

9. WHERE ARE THE HARDENED SITES?

a. Pill boxes
b. Block houses
c. Casements
d. Turrets
e. Gunports
f. Bunkers
g. Air facilities
h. Missile sites

10. WHAT WEAPONS SYSTEMS AND ARTILLERY CAN DELIVER FIRE WITHIN THE
AO?

a. How
b. Where
c. What strength

11. WHERE ARE THE OBSTACLES?

a. Bunkers
b. Trenches
c. Anti-tank traps
d. Road blocks
e. Ditches
f. Other obstacles

12. WHERE ARE THE MINED AREAS?

13. WHERE ARE THE SEARCHLIGHTS?

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14. WHERE ARE THE SENSORS?

a. Type
b. Capabilities
c. Vulnerabilities

15. WHERE ARE THE DUMMY POSITIONS AND INSTALLATIONS?

16. WHAT ARE THE ENEMY'S CAMOUFLAGE TECHNIQUES?

17. WHAT ARE THE CBR CAPABILITIES?

18. WHAT IS THE MORALE AND GENERAL COMBAT EFFICIENCY?

a. Level of training
b. Loyalty

19. WHAT ARE THE ENEMY'S INTELLIGENCE AND COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE

CAPABILITIES?

21. WHAT IS THE NORMAL OPERATING POSTURE?

a. Deployment areas
b. Exercise locations
c. Schedules

22. WHAT ARE THE PARAMILITARY FORCES?

a. Composition
b. Location
c. Commander
d. Headquarters
e. Salute report
f. Type(s) of operations used

23. ARE DECEPTION OPERATIONS USED? IF SO, HOW ARE THEY

DISSEMINATED, ETC?

24. WHAT TYPE OF CIVIL DEFENCE SYSTEM IS USED?

See also:

Section 13 - Air Order of Battle

Section 14 - Naval Order of Battle
Section 15 - Missile and AAA Order of Battle
Section 16 - Electronic Order of Battle

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 SECTION 13 - AIR ORDER OF BATTLE

INTRODUCTION

1. Order of battle intelligence must be integrated with other intelligence pertaining to

weather and terrain to determine enemy capabilities, limitations and courses of
action.

2. WHAT UNITS CAN INFLUENCE THE AOA?

a. Composition
b. Location
c. Commander
d. Headquarters

(1) When
(2) What is their operational status

(a) Maintenance
(b) Training
(c) Equipment
(d) Logistics
(e) Personnel

3. WHAT IS THE AIR OPERATIONAL STRENGTH?

4. WHAT IS THE CONCEPT OF AIR WARFARE?

5. WHERE ARE THE INTERCEPT FORCES?

a. Location
b. Composition
c. Tactics employed

6. WHERE ARE THE FIGHTER-BOMBER FORCES?

a. Location
b. Composition
c. Tactics employed

7. WHERE ARE THE BOMBER FORCES?

a. Location
b. Composition
c. Tactics employed

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8. WHERE ARE THE RECONNAISSANCE FORCES?
a. Location
b. Composition
c. Tactics employed

9. WHERE ARE THE GROUND ATTACK FORCES?

a. Location
b. Composition
c. Tactics employed

10. WHERE ARE THE AIR TRANSPORT FORCES?

a. Location
b. Composition
c. Tactics employed

11. WHERE IST HE ANTI-SUBMARINE FORCE?

a. Location
b. Composition
c. Tactics employed

12. WHAT IS THE AIR DEFENCE WARNING SYSTEM?

a. IADS interoperability
b. Command release level

13. WHAT TYPE OF ELECTRONICS ARE USED?

14. WHAT IS THE SEA MINING CAPABILITY?

15. WHAT ARE THE COMMUNICATION FREQUENCIES USED?

16. WHAT ARE THE AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS?

a. Armament
b. Bomb load
c. Maximum speed
d. Rate of climb
e. Protection
f. Radius of turn
g. Speed of drive
h. Ceiling
i. Electronics
j. Other

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17. WHAT ARE THE NBC DELIVERY CAPABILITIES?

a. Weapons
b. Stockpiles
c. Capabilities

18. WHERE ARE THE LOGISTIC FACILITIES?

a. Fuel available
b. Ammunition
c. Replacement parts
d. Stocks and dumps
e. Source of supply
f. Supply of movement
g. Supply system

19. WHAT IS THE COMBAT EFFICIENCY AND MORALE?

20. WHAT IS THE GENERAL PILOT PROFICIENCY?

21. WHAT IS THE NIGHT FLIGHT CAPABILITY?

22. WHAT IS THE NIGHT VISION DEVICE PROFICIENCY?

23. WHERE ARE THE LOCATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING AIRFIELDS, IF ANY?

a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Dispersal
d. Expeditionary
e. Highway use

See also:

Section 12 - Ground Order of Battle

Section 14 - Naval Order of Battle
Section 15 - Missile and AAA Order of Battle
Section 16 - Electronic Order of Battle

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 SECTION 14 - NAVAL ORDER OF BATTLE

INTRODUCTION

1. Order of battle intelligence must be integrated with other intelligence pertaining to

weather and terrain to determine enemy capabilities, limitations and courses of
action.

2. WHAT IS THE ORGANISATION?

a. Fleets
b. Task forces
c. Command relations
d. Commanders: biographies, names, etc

3. WHAT IS THE LOCATION AND AVAILABILITY OF SHIPS?

a. Surface ships
b. Landing craft
c. Submarines
d. Other shipping

4. WHAT ARE THE COMMUNICATIONS NORMALLY USED?

5. WHAT IS THE STRATEGY AND TACTICS?

6. WHAT ARE THE SHIPS CHARACTERISTICS?

a. Dimensions
b. Armament
c. Protection
d. Propulsion
e. Performance

7. WHAT IS THE NBC CAPABILITY?

a. Weapons
b. Stockpile
c. Capabilities

8. WHAT ARE THE ESM AND ECM CAPABILITIES?

9. WHICH SHIPS ARE CAPABLE OF CARRYING AIRCRAFT?

a. Number
b. Type
c. Operational Readiness
d. Flight deck proficiency

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10. WHAT IS THE PRESENT STATE OF OPERATIONAL READINESS?

11. WHAT IS THE COMBAT EFFICIENCY AND MORALE?

12. ARE THERE OPERATIONAL SUBMARINES IN THE NAVY?

13. WHAT IS THEIR MINELAYING CAPABILITY, IF ANY?

14. DOES THE NAVY HAVE PATROL BOATS AND/OR SPECIAL WARFARE SHIPS?
IF SO, WHAT TYPE(S)?

15. DOES THE NAVY HAVE C3I INTEGRATION WITH REGIONAL AND NATIONAL
C3I ASSETS?

16. IS THERE A DECEPTION CAPABILITY? IF SO, IN WHAT FORM?

17. WHAT IS THEIR RECONNAISSANCE CAPABILITY?

a. Over the horizon search

b. Surface search radar
c. Patrol craft
d. Patrol aircraft
e. Patrol submarines

18. WHAT IS THEIR BLUE WATER EXPERIENCE?

19. WHAT IS THEIR RIVERINE CAPABILITY?

See also:

Section 12 - Ground Order of Battle

Section 13 - Air Order of Battle
Section 15 - Missile and AAA Order of Battle
Section 16 - Electronic Order of Battle

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 SECTION 15 - MISSILE AND ANTI-AIR ARTILLERY (AAA)
ORDER OF BATTLE

INTRODUCTION

1. Order of battle intelligence must be integrated with other intelligence pertaining to

weather and terrain to determine enemy capabilities, limitations and courses of
action.

2. WHAT ARE THE UNITS WITHIN THE AO?

a. Composition
b. Location
c. Command relationship
d. Command, control, communications, critical nodes
e. Doctrine
f. Commanders biographies, names, etc

3. WHAT ARE THE WEAPONS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT?

MISSILES AAA

FIXED ANTI-AIR ONLY

SEMI-FIXED MULITPLE USE
MOBILE AMMUNITIONS
MANPAD

a. Organic
b. Attached
c. Location
d. Command, control, communications, critical nodes
e. Date manufactured

4. WHAT UNITS CAN REINFORCE THE AO IN 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 36 AND 48

HOURS?

a. Composition
b. Location
c. Command relationships
d. Reinforcement time
e. Likely route(s)
f. What are they likely to do when they get here

5. WHAT ARE THE ASSOCIATED RADARS?

a. Type
b. Function
c. Location

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6. WHAT IS THE ENEMY'S CAPABILITY TO PERFORM DECEPTION
OPERATIONS?

a. Type
b. Equipment
c. Training
d. Doctrine

7. WHAT IS THE ENEMY'S LOGISTICAL CAPABILITY?

8. WHAT IS THE ENEMY'S IADS CAPABILITY?

9. WHO HAS RELEASING AUTHORITY?

a. Unit(s)
b. Location(s)
c. Individual(s) military
d. Individual(s) politically

See also:

Section 12 - Ground Order of Battle

Section 13 - Air Order of Battle
Section 15 - Naval Order of Battle
Section 16 - Electronic Order of Battle

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 SECTION 16 - ELECTRONIC ORDER OF BATTLE

INTRODUCTION

1. Order of battle intelligence must be integrated with other intelligence pertaining to

weather and terrain to determine enemy capabilities, limitations and courses of
action.

2. WHAT COMMUNICATIONS ASSETS ARE IN THE AO?

a. Type
b. Location
c. Equipment used
d. Frequency spectrum used
e. Specific frequencies used
f. Frequency change schedule
g. Transmission schedule
h. Callsigns used
i. Callsign change schedule
j. Encryption capabilities
k. Encoding capabilities

3. WHAT NON-COMMUNICATIONS ASSETS ARE IN THE AO?

a. Type
b. Location
c. Equipment used
d. Frequency spectrum
e. Specific frequencies used
f. Ability to change or interchange equipment to mask signature
g. IFF capabilities
h. System doctrine

4. WHAT DEDICATED ELECTRONIC WARFARE CAPABILITIES DOES THE

ENEMY POSSESS?

a. Equipment
b. Location
c. Level of expertise/proficiency
d. Direction finding capability
e. Doctrine

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5. WHAT DEDICATED SIGINT CAPABILITIES DOES THE ENEMY POSSESS?

a. Equipment
b. Location
c. Level of expertise/proficiency
d. Specific training for intercept operators
e. Specific training for analytical process
f. Specific training for traffic analyst
g. Specific training for crypto analyst
h. Command, control and communications
i. Doctrine
j. Command, control and communications critical nodes
k. Communications deception capabilities
l. "Dead space/gaps" in coverage

6. WHAT IS THE ENEMY'S ELECTRONIC DECEPTION CAPABILITY?

7. DOES THE ENEMY HAVE A THIRD PARTY EOB AGREEMENT?

a. Third party name

b. Location
c. Type of equipment
d. Method of employment

See also:

Section 12 - Ground Order of Battle

Section 13 - Air Order of Battle
Section 14 - Naval Order of Battle
Section 15 - Missile and AAA Order of Battle

Issue 1.0: Aug 01 16 - 2

 SECTION 17 - TERRORISM - PART A

AIRCRAFT HIJACKING

INTRODUCTION

1. In any situation involving the hijacking of an aircraft, British military forces may be
called upon to assist host country recovery operations or other British operations by
providing security or tracking missions.

2. WHAT IS THE TYPE AND LOCATION OF THE AIRCRAFT?

a. Orientation
b. Photos/footage

3. WHERE ARE THE ENTRANCE, EXITS, WINDOWS AND HATCHES?

a. Location
b. Dimension
c. Emergency slides
d. Manner of operation

4. WHERE CAN LISTENING DEVICES BE EMPLOYED?

5. DESCRIBE VERTICAL CLEARANCE OF ENTRY/EXIT PORTS AND WINGS.

6. WHERE IS A LIKE AIRCRAFT THAT CAN BE USED FOR LIVE REHEARSAL?

7. WHAT TYPE OF SPECIAL SECURITY DEVICES ARE ON THE AIRCRAFT?

a. Location
b. Description
c. Type

8. WHERE ARE THE EXTERNAL AIR/PLUMBING PORTS?

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 SECTION 17 - TERRORISM - PART B

HOSTAGE INFORMATION

1. WHO ARE THE HOSTAGE(S)?

a. Name (full)
b. Nickname
c. Title or position
d. Do we have photographs

2. WHAT IS THE PHYSICAL PROFILE OF THE HOSTAGE(S)?

a. Age
b. Sex
c. Race
d. Citizenship/nationality
e. VIP
f. Limp
g. Eyeglasses
h. Hair colour
i. Weight
j. Height
k. Mustache
l. Beard
m. Amputations
n. Hearing aid
o. Prosthesis
p. Physical deformities
q. Passport number or other identification
r. Blood type

3. IS THERE A PHYSICAL RESEMBLANCE BETWEEN ANY HOSTAGE AND ANY

HOSTILE FORCE MEMBER?

4. DO ANY HOSTAGES HAVE LINGUISTIC CAPABILITY? IF SO, TO WHAT

PROFICIENCY?

a. Speaking
b. Reading
c. Comprehension

5. DO ANY HOSTAGES HAVE SIGNIFICANT MEDICAL OR HEALTH PROBLEMS?

6. ARE ANY HOSTAGES MEDICATION DEPENDENT? IF SO, WHICH MEDICINES

(GENERIC AND BRAND NAME)?

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7. HAVE ANY HOSTAGES BEEN KILLED, WOUNDED OR INJURED? IF SO, WHAT
IS THE DEGREE OF INJURY?

8. ARE ANY HOSTAGES ARMED? IF SO, WHO AND WITH WHAT?

9. WHAT IS THE HOSTAGE CONFINEMENT ROUTINE?

10. ARE THE HOSTAGES ALLOWED FREE OR ACCOMPANIED ACCESS TO

SPECIFIC AREAS OF THE CONFINEMENT LOCATION (IE REST ROOMS,
EXERCISE AREAS, ETC)?

11. ARE ANY HOSTAGES CONFINED, BOUND, GAGGED, HOODED OR

BLINDFOLDED? IF SO, WHICH ONES AND HOW?

12. ARE ANY HOSTAGES SEGREGATED IN ANY MANNER? IF SO, WHO, WHERE
AND FOR WHAT REASON?

13. ARE ANY HOSTAGES SUSPECTED OF BEING TERRORISTS IN DISGUISE OR

LIKELY TO AID THE TERRORISTS IN ANY WAY? IF SO, WHO AND WHY?

14. DO ANY HOSTAGES HAVE SPECIAL INTERESTS PARALLELING THOSE OF

THE TERRORISTS? IF SO, WHO AND WHY?

15. WHAT IS THE EMOTIONAL STATE OF THE HOSTAGES, BOTH INDIVIDUALLY

AND AS A GROUP? STOCKHOLM SYNDROME?

16. WHICH OF THE HOSTAGES WOULD EMERGE IN A LEADERSHIP ROLE?

17. HOW WERE THE HOSTAGES DRESSED AT THE TIME OF CAPTURE?

18. WHAT OTHER CLOTHES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE HOSTAGES?

19. HAVE ANY HOSTAGES TAKEN SPECIALISED TRAINING IN ACTIONS IF

TAKEN HOSTAGE? IF SO, WHO, WHERE AND BY WHOM?

20. HAVE ANY HOSTAGES BEEN RELEASED OR ESCAPED? IF SO, WHO,

WHERE AND DISPOSITION?

21. DO ANY HOSTAGES HAVE PREVIOUS MILITARY EXPERIENCE? IF SO, WHO,

LENGTH, BRANCH AND OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALITY?

22. ARE THERE ANY PRE-ARRANGED RECOGNITION SIGNALS/CODE SYSTEM

ESTABLISHED BETWEEN HOSTAGES AND RELATIVES AND CO-WORKERS,
ETC?

23. REQUEST ANY PHOTOS OF HOSTAGES.

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 SECTION 18 - CIVILIAN EVACUATION

INTRODUCTION

1. Civilian evacuation operations are planned in those situations where it is beyond the
capabilities of the host nation to protect British citizens. Generic intelligence
requirements for non-combatant evacuation are:

2. WHO IS THE SENIOR BRITISH OFFICIAL IN CHARGE OF THE EVACUATION

ASHORE?

3. WHO WILL GIVE THE LANDING FORCE PERMISSION TO COMPLETE THE

EVACUATION AND TO LEAVE THE EVACUATION SITE?

4. WILL ALL UK MISSION OFFICIALS BE LEAVING? IF NO, WHO WILL REMAIN

BEHIND?

5. WHO WILL SCREEN THE EVACUEES?

a. Embassy personnel assigned

b. Landing force requirements for screening

6. IS THERE ANY INTELLIGENCE NEEDED IMMEDIATELY FROM THE

EVACUEES?

7. CAN DETAILED SCREENING BE POSTPONED UNTIL EVACUEES ARE

ABOARD SHIP?

8. WILL THE HOST GOVERNMENT PROVIDE ANY SECURITY FOR THE

EVACUATION SITE?

a. Location
b. Unit
c. Size of security force

9. WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATE EVACUATION SITES?

10. DOES THE LANDING FORCE HAVE PERMISSION TO DROP SENSORS AND
INSERT RECON UNITS?

11. WHAT ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN CONCERNING EVACUEES NOT ON THE

LIST OF EVACUEES (IE THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS)?

12. WHAT IS THE POLICY CONCERNING SERIOUSLY WOUNDED EVACUEES?

13. ARE THE SERIOUSLY WOUNDED EVACUEES GIVEN PRECEDENCE OVER

ALL OTHER EVACUEES?

14. WHAT DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS ARE EXPECTED FROM THE EVACUEES?

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15. WHO ARE THE POTENTIAL TROUBLEMAKERS?

16. WHAT ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF AN OUTBREAK OF

VIOLENCE AMONG EVACUEES?

17. WILL THE VICE-CONSUL, OR SOMEONE ELSE DESIGNATED, BE AVAILABLE

TO ASSIST DURING THE EVACUATION?

18. ARE THERE ANY EVACUEES, EG WARDENS, THAT WILL BE ABLE TO HELP
WITH PROCESSING AND SCREENING?

19. WILL IT BE NECESSARY TO SEARCH THE BAGGAGE AND PERSONAL

PROPERTY OF ALL EVACUEES FOR WEAPONS OR EXPLOSIVES?

20. WHO WILL BE ABLE TO PHYSICALLY SEARCH WOMEN EVACUEES?

21. WHAT WILL THE COMPOSITION OF THE EVACUATION BE?

22. WILL THERE BE A CROSS SECTION OF THOSE LISTED IN THE EMERGENCY

ACTION PLAN?

23. WHAT PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP IS ACCEPTABLE?

24. ARE THERE ANY CHANGES IN THE STANDARD PRIORITIES FOR

EVACUATION?

25. WILL THE UK MISSION BE ABLE TO ASSIGN EVACUATION PRIORITIES?

26. WILL FOOD BE REQUIRED?

a. Type
b. Quantity
c. Location

27. WHAT ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT A MISSION OFFICIAL

REFUSES EVACUATION?

28. WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT PETS?

29. WILL TROOPS BE SENT AFTER MISSING EVACUEES?

30. ARE THERE ANY SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT LIST MATERIAL THAT WILL NEED
TO BE EVACUATED OR DESTROYED?

31. WILL PERSONNEL WITH REQUISITE CLEARANCES BE REQUIRED TO ASSIST

IN EVACUATING OR DESTROYING SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS?

32. WILL A LIST OF THOSE ACTUALLY EVACUATED BY REQUIRED?

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33. ARE THERE ANY PROCEDURES TO HANDLE CLAIMS AGAINST UK
CIVILIANS?

34. IF THE EVACUATION IS PERMISSIVE, ARE UNARMED HOSTILITIES

EXPECTED?

35. WHAT IS THE LIKELIHOOD OF TERRORIST ACTIVITIES?

36. IF THE EVACUATION FORCE IS NOT PERMITTED TO CARRY WEAPONS, HOW

WILL WEAPONS AND AMMO BE SUPPLIED IN CASE OF NEED?

37. IF THE EVACUATION IS NON-PERMISSIVE, WILL PURSUIT FORCES BE

NECESSARY?

38. WHAT LOCAL CULTURAL NUANCES AND CUSTOMS SHOULD BE KNOWN BY

THE EVACUATION LANDING FORCE TO AVOID CONFRONTATION?

39. WHAT IS THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF EVACUEES?

40. WHAT IS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONNEL TO BE EVACUATED?

a. Number per priority category

b. Identification
c. Designation
d. VIPs

41. WHAT IS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF THIRD-COUNTRY NATIONALS TO BE

EVACUATED?

a. Number per priority category

b. Identification
c. Designation
d. VIPs

42. WHO ARE THE KEY HOST COUNTRY PERSONNEL?

43. IS THERE A BLACK, WHITE AND GREY LIST AVAILABLE?

44. HAVE THE EVACUATION SITES AND ROUTES BEEN VERIFIED AND
SURVEYED?

45. HAVE THE SCREENING AND PROCESSING AREAS BEEN VERIFIED?

46. WHERE ARE THE HOST COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICES?

a. Location
b. Availability
c. Capability

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47. WHERE ARE THE HOST COUNTRY POLICE FORCES?

a. Location
b. Availability
c. Capability
d. Are pictures available

48. WHERE ARE THE HOST COUNTRY FIRE SERVICES?

a. Location
b. Availability
c. Capability

49. WHERE ARE THE HOST COUNTRY MILITARY FORCES?

a. Location
b. Availability
c. Capability

50. WHAT IS THE POTENTIAL THREAT?

a. Strength
b. Composition
c. Disposition
d. Probable tactics
e. Weapons available

51. WILL INTERPRETER SUPPORT BE AVAILABLE FROM THE EMBASSY OR THE

HOST COUNTRY?

52. WILL MEDICAL SUPPORT BE AVAILABLE FROM THE EMBASSY OR THE

HOST COUNTRY?

53. WHAT COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM THE

EMBASSY?

54. WILL TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT BE AVAILABLE FROM THE EMBASSY OR

THE HOST COUNTRY?

a. Type
b. Location
c. Capacity
d. Condition
e. Operators required

55. WHAT IS THE MEDIA PLAN?

56. HAVE MEDEVAC PROCEDURES BEEN COORDINATED WITH THE HOST

COUNTRY?

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57. WHAT ARE THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT?

58. ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS OR AREAS THAT HAVE BEEN OVERLOOKED?

See also:

Section 21 - Humanitarian Intervention

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 SECTION 19 - SHIP REINFORCEMENT

INTRODUCTION

1. The movement of equipment and logistics by the sea to a theatre of operation

creates the problem of possible interdiction by third countries or terrorist groups for
the purpose of piracy or destruction.

2. WHAT IS THE SHIP LOCATION?

3. WHAT ARE THE SHIP'S CHARACTERISTICS?

a. Registry
b. Class and type
c. Length
d. Width
e. Number of levels
f. Height of waterline
g. Maximum speed available
h. Are photos available
i. Crew details

THE FOLLOWING SUBPARAGRAPH DEALS WITH THE SPECIFICS OF THE

SHIP AND REQUIRE ANSWERS TO BE ADDRESSED AS TO TYPE AND
LOCATION

4. WHERE IS THE PROPULSION SYSTEM?

5. WHERE IS THE POWER SUPPLY?

6. WHERE IS THE COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT?

a. Frequencies used
b. Details of most recent communications

7. WHERE IS THE COMMUNICATIONS ROOM?

8. WHERE ARE REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES?

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 SECTION 20 - OIL PLATFORM

1. WHERE IS THE PLATFORM?

2. WHAT IS THE PLATFORM CHARACTERISTICS?

3. WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE PLATFORM?

4. WHO OWNS THE PLATFORM?

5. WHAT IS THE POWER SUPPLY?

6. WHAT COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE PLATFORM ARE AVAILABLE?

7. WHAT ARE THE OBSTACLES TO FLIGHT?

a. Type
b. Location

8. WHAT IS THE PHYSICAL LAYOUT OF THE PLATFORM TO INCLUDE

INTERNAL COMPARTMENTS?

9. WHAT ARE THE BULKHEADS CONSTRUCTED OF?

10. WHAT ARE THE UNDERWATER OBSTACLES IN THE VICINITY OF THE

PLATFORM?

a. Type
b. Location

11. WHAT ARE THE LOCATIONS OF OTHER PLATFORMS IN THE IMMEDIATE

AREA?

12. WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLATFORM

SUPPORTS 50 FEET UP FROM THE WATERLINE?

13. WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS AND CONSTRAINTS IN DESTROYING THE

PLATFORM?

14. WHAT ARE THE KEY COMPONENTS TO SHUT DOWN THE PLATFORM?

15. ARE THERE SECURITY/ARMED FORCES ON HAND?

16. WHAT TYPE OF WEAPONS DO THEY CARRY OR HAVE AVAILABLE FOR

USE?

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 SECTION 21 - HUMANITARIAN INTERVENTION

1. WHAT ORGANISATIONS ARE PROVIDING RELIEF AND WHY?

2. WHAT TYPE OF SERVICE ARE THEY PROVIDING, TO WHOM AND WHERE?

3. WHAT IS THE HOME BASE OF UNIT/ORGANISATION(S) INVOLVED?

4. WHAT ARE THE INTENDED RESULTS OF THE EFFORT?

5. WHAT WERE THE DATE(S) UNIT/ORGANISATION ARRIVED IN THE

OPERATIONAL AREA?

6. WHAT MAPS ARE NEEDED? ARE THERE NATIVE EDITION MAPS

AVAILABLE?

a. Series
b. Sheet
c. Edition
d. Scale

7. WHAT INFORMATION CAN BE GAINED FROM AVAILABLE INTERVIEWEE?

a. Position
b. Duty

8. WHAT IS THE SOCIOLOGICAL AND CULTURE MAKEUP?

a. Average age
b. Average educational level
c. Literacy rate
d. Type of family system
e. Language spoken (both primary and secondary)
f. Typical diet
g. Average calorific intake (men, women and children)
h. Customs
i. Basic physical condition
j. Morale and discipline
k. Special historic information about the people
l. Race and religion

(1) Racial, tribal and ethnic group(s)

(2) Social mores and note
(3) Taboos of the population (concerning sex, religion, political, medicine,
alcohol and hospitality)
(4) Differences, tensions, disputes

m. Roles/duties of women
n. Typical daily routine

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 o. Political affiliation
p. Common expressions/gestures

9. WHAT TYPE OF EQUIPMENT IS IN THE COUNTRY?

a. Telecommunication/information system

(1) Equipment nomenclature/systems

(2) Quality and procedures
(3) Level of maintenance
(4) Problems with the systems
(5) Information systems

(a) Civilian and government radio/television facilities

(b) Newspaper/magazines, posters, billboards/graffiti and
handouts/leaflets

b. Vehicles

(1) Nomenclature/type
(2) Inventory and allocation plan
(3) Level of maintenance/operability
(4) Maintenance facilities
(5) Frequency of use

c. Engineering and demolitions equipment

(1) Nomenclature/type
(2) Inventory and allocation plan
(3) Level of maintenance/operability
(4) Frequency use

d. Aircraft/airports

(1) Nomenclature/type
(2) Inventory and allocation plan
(3) Level of maintenance/operability
(4) Maintenance facilities
(5) Frequency of use (take off/landings per day)

10. WHERE ARE THE LOGISTICS AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION POINTS?

a. Storage capacity, preserved and fresh

b. Proximity to distribution systems (road, rail, etc)
c. Under whose control are they
d. Perimeter and guard details

11. WHAT IS THE GEOGRAPHY IN THE OPERATIONS AREA?

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12. WHAT ARE THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORTATION?

a. Describe the communications and transportation networks

b. Condition and use of highways/roads
c. Conditions and use of railways
d. Condition and use of civil aviation facilities
e. Condition and use of inland waterways/ports
f. Areas controlled by government forces
g. Area(s) controlled or influenced by other forces

13. WHAT TYPES OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK ARE IN THE COUNTRY?

a. Main crops produced

b. Farm production distribution methods
c. Plants and wildlife

(1) Edible
(2) Poisonous
(3) Medical value

14. WHAT IS THE AVAILABILITY OF THE WATER?

a. Location
b. Potability
c. Transportability
d. Sanitation

15. WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL MAN-MADE FACILITIES TO AID RELIEF

OPERATION (SPECIFY LOCATIONS BY BEST AVAILABLE METHOD:
GEO/UTM/GRID COORDINATES/REFERENCE POINTS/ETC)?

a. Bridges
b. Airfields
c. Dams
d. Power plants, sub-stations
e. POL facilities
f. Communication facilities
g. Others

16. WHAT IS THE PRESENT STATE OF THE ECONOMY WHERE RELIEF EFFORTS
ARE TO BE PERFORMED?

a. Cost of living
b. Employment
c. Government subsides
d. Percentage of unemployment
e. Price control
f. Availability of goods and services
g. Existence of black markets

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 h. Manifestation of poverty
i. Welfare projects/social services

(1) Host government/local charities

(2) Foreign governments and/or agencies

j. Manifestation of social discontent

17. WHAT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE CONCERNING THE GOVERNMENT

WHERE THE RELIEF EFFORT IS TO TAKE PLACE?

a. Persons of influence (national and local levels)

b. Political parties/trends
c. Popular attitude towards relief effort
d. Threat to host government (if any)

(1) Neighbouring countries

(2) Insurgencies
(3) Internal opposition (groups, etc)
(4) Others

18. WHAT IS THE MEDICAL SITUATION IN THE AREA WHERE THE RELIEF
EFFORT IS TO TAKE PLACE?

a. Prevalent diseases/injuries

(1) Source of infection/injuries

(2) Percentage of population infected injuries within the operational area
(3) Treatment methods, quarantine and other controls

b. Hospitals/clinics (military and civilian)

(1) Locations
(2) Host nation or sponsored by outside agencies (ie Red Cross, World
Heath Organisation, UN, etc)
(3) Capabilities/level of care
(4) Number of beds
(5) Types of equipment

c. Medical personnel

(1) Type of personnel (doctors, nurses, medics, etc)

(2) Level of training
(3) Number of personnel

d. Emergency medical services

e. Medical supplies

(1) Type of supplies/medicines on hand

(2) Availability of medications

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 (3) Logistics/control procedure
(4) Shortages/problems

f. Immunisation program/type

19. WHO CURRENTLY PROVIDES SECURITY TO THE RELIEF AREA OF

OPERATIONS?

a. Who

(1) Military forces

(2) Paramilitary forces
(3) Irregular forces
(4) Others

b. Weapons/equipment used
c. Leadership
d. Locations (grid)/areas of operation
e. Method of operations
f. Mobility
g. Method of supply
h. Last known incident involving violence, against whom and by whom

See also:

Section 18 - Civilian Evacuation

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 SECTION 22 - COUNTERINSURGENCY OPERATIONS

INTRODUCTION

1. The insurgency force, the civil population and the terrain are virtually inseparable
factors in guerilla warfare.

2. WHAT IS THE STRUCTURAL ORGANISATION OF THE INSURGENT GROUP?

a. Identification
b. Composition
c. Overall organisational characteristics

(1) Strength
(2) Combat efficiency
(3) Status of training
(4) Means of communications
(5) Morale and discipline

d. Ideology

3. WHERE ARE THE INSURGENT GROUPS LOCATED?

a. Guerrilla camps
b. Assembly points
c. Rendezvous points
d. Trails

4. WHAT IS THE INSURGENT GROUPS METHOD OF OPERATIONS?

a. Political
b. Economic
c. Proselytizing
d. Propaganda
e. Types of tactics employed
f. Insurance aims

5. HOW IS THE INSURGENT GROUP ARMED AND EQUIPPED?

a. Supply source of food and commodities

b. Weapons and ammunition
c. Means of providing logistic support

6. WHAT ARE THE FACTORS WHICH CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO THE

DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUATION THAT MOTIVATE THE INSURGENT
GROUP?

7. WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE INSURGENT GROUP AND THE

POPULATION?

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8. WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP WITH ANY EXTERNAL FORCES?

9. WHAT ARE THE PSYCHOLOGICAL VULNERABILITIES OF THE INSURGENT

GROUP?

10. WHAT IS THE IDENTIFICATION OF ANY HOSTILE, UNCOMMITTED OR

FRIENDLY ELEMENTS THAT MAY BE ASSISTING THE INSURGENT GROUP?

a. Identification
b. Location
c. Name
d. Organisation structure

11. WHAT IS THE INSURGENT GROUPS MOTIVIATION AND LOYALTIES TO THE

VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF THE POPULATION?

12. WHAT IS THE SIZE AND PROPORTION OF THE CIVIL POPULATION THAT IS
LIKELY TO ENGAGE IN SUPPORTING THE INSURGENT GROUP?

13. WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND POLIC ON THE
CIVIL POPULATION?

14. WHAT ARE THE CAPABILITIES OF THE LOCAL POPULACE IN PROVIDING

FOOD, SUPPLIES, SHELTER, ETC TO THE INSURGENT GROUP?

a. Type
b. Amount
c. Method
d. Location

15. WHAT ARE THE CAPABILITIES OF THE LOCAL POPULACE IN PROVIDING

FOOD, SUPPLIES, SHELTER, ETC TO FRIENDLY FORCES?

a. Type
b. Amount
c. Method
d. Location

16. WHAT IS THE AVAILABILITY OF WATER AND FUEL?

17. WHAT ARE THE VULNERABILITIES OF FRIENDLY CIVIL POPULACE?

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 SECTION 23 - COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS

1. WHAT IS THE ENEMY'S EXPERIENCE IN COLD WEATHER/MOUNTAIN

OPERATIONS?

a. Dedicated mountain, alpine, ski or arctic units

b. Task-organised or local garrison units

2. DETERMINE ENEMY DOCTRINE AND TACTICS FOR OPERATING IN

MOUNTAINS OR EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER.

3. DOES THE ENEMY POSSESS SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO CONDUCT COLD

WEATHER/MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS? IF SO, IN WHAT QUANTITY AND
DISPERSAL? WHAT IS THEIR EFFECTIVENESS?

a. Type of equipment

(1) Environmental

(a) Clothing
(b) Shelter
(c) Rations

(2) Vehicles

(a) Dedicated over snow vehicles

(b) Modification kits - installed if available

(3) Equipment

(a) Individual - skis, snowshoes, climbing gear, heaters, etc

(b) Unit
(c) Support/engineering

(4) Weapons

b. Level of training

(1) Individual mobility

(a) Ski training

(b) Snowshoe training
(c) Climbing/mountaineering training

(2) Unit mobility

(a) Oversnow/all terrain vehicles

(b) Sleds, etc

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 (3) Small unit leadership/detached operations

c. Level and type of combat support

d. Level and type of combat service support

(1) Logistics
(2) Lift: ground and air, vertical and fixed wing
(3) Medical

e. Level and type of logistic support

(1) Fire support

(2) Airmobile capability
(3) Transportation for aircraft

4. WHAT IS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENEMY WEAPONS IN COLD WEATHER

OPERATIONS?

a. Angle of fire limits

b. Bullet/fragmentation penetration
c. Fusing effects

5. WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF COLD WEATHER AND/OR DEEP SNOW ON

WEAPONS AND VEHICLES?

a. Enemy and friendly

(1) Preventative maintenance

(2) Care and cleaning, lubrication
(3) Operator's precautions/driving guides

6. TERRAIN HAZARDS UNIQUE TO COLD WEATHER/MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS?

a. Avalanche potential
b. Rockslide potential
c. Icing of equipment

7. WHAT IS THE DEMOGRAPHICS OF THE AREA?

8. ESCAPE AND EVASION IN COLD WEATHER AREAS?

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