QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Desired end state of IPB step 2 - CORRECT ANSWER Identify how the operational
environment influences freindly and adversary coa's by using terrain analysis for the AO,
including NAI's and TAI's
Key terrain - CORRECT ANSWER Terrain that is essential for mission
accomplishment
Observation - CORRECT ANSWER How far you can se the enemy based on weather
and terrain
Fields of Fire - CORRECT ANSWER Terrains effects on lines of sight
Cover - CORRECT ANSWER Physical protection from enemy direct and indirect fire
Concealment - CORRECT ANSWER Protection from observation
Obstacle - CORRECT ANSWER Natural or manmade obstructions that disrupt
personnel, time, and equipment
Avenues of Approach - CORRECT ANSWER Air or ground routes used by attacking
force that leads to its objective
Mobility Corridors - CORRECT ANSWER Obstacles that can effect the size of force
that can make up avenues of approach
Military aspects of weather - CORRECT ANSWER Visibility
Wind