Marine Corps Combat Development Command

U.s. Army Training and Doctrine Command

Navy Warfare Development Command

In support of theater missile defense (TMD) operations, this multiservice publication, “TMD IPB: Multiservice Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Theater Missile Defense Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace (FM 3-01.160,” provides detailed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for conducting intelligence preparation of the battlespace (IPB). TMD IPB reduces uncertainties regarding terrain, weather, and adversary capabilities to develop potential adversary courses of action. The 4-step IPB methodology detailed in this publication is based on Joint Publication 2-01.3, “Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace.” This publication provides the intelligence analyst the tools to support commander and staff planning and decision making in the joint, combined and service levels by providing a systematic, continuous, and common methodology for analyzing the adversary theater missile force. The target audience for this publication is the intelligence analyst responsible for IPB development. It will also aid the joint force commander in planning and executing cohesive joint operations against theater missiles throughout the battlespace and be beneficial for sensor employment, collection management, target development, and force application.

TMD IPB: Multiservice Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Theater Missile Defense Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace (FM 3-01. 16 / MCWP 2-12. 1A / NTTP 2-01. 2 / AFTTP(I) 3-2. 36)

U.s. Army Training and Doctrine Command

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