IPB Step 2 Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update 2025
Political, Military, Economic, Social, Infrastructure, Information - Answers PMESII
Areas, Structures, Capabilities (SWEAT-MSO), Organizations, People, Events - Answers ASCOPE
Some effects of civil considerations may impede overall force activities. Others affect Marines
directly, preventing them from functioning to their full capability. - Answers Purpose of
Analyzing ASCOPE
Key localities or aspects of the terrain within a commander's operational environment that are
not normally thought of as militarily significant. - Answers Areas
Architectural objects often identified as traditional High Value Targets (HVTs). - Answers
Structures
Used by the populace to sustain itself. Can be contracted to support friendly mission. - Answers
Capabilities
Under Capabilities in ASCOPE. Sewer, Water, Electricity, Academics, Trash, Medical, Security,
Other. - Answers SWEAT-MSO
Groups that may or may not affiliate with government agencies - Answers Organizations
Individually and collectively, can have a positive, negative, or no impact on military operations. -
Answers People
Routine, cyclical, planned, or spontaneous activities that significantly affect organizations,
people, and military operations. - Answers Events
Identifying how characteristics of the area of interest will affect friendly and adversary
operations. - Answers Purpose of IPB Step 2
Weather, Enemy, Terrain, Civil Considerations. - Answers WETC
The collection, processing, evaluation, and interpretation of relevant military aspects of weather.
- Answers Weather Analysis
Key Terrain, Observation/Fields of Fire, Cover/Concealment, Obstacles, Avenues of Approach. -
Answers KOCOA
Modified Combined Obstacle Overlay - Answers MCOO
Combined Obstacle Overlay - Answers COO
Identify how the operational environment influences friendly and adversary courses of action by
utilizing terrain analysis and effects of weather. - Answers End state of IPB Step 2
Political, Military, Economic, Social, Infrastructure, Information - Answers PMESII
Areas, Structures, Capabilities (SWEAT-MSO), Organizations, People, Events - Answers ASCOPE
Some effects of civil considerations may impede overall force activities. Others affect Marines
directly, preventing them from functioning to their full capability. - Answers Purpose of
Analyzing ASCOPE
Key localities or aspects of the terrain within a commander's operational environment that are
not normally thought of as militarily significant. - Answers Areas
Architectural objects often identified as traditional High Value Targets (HVTs). - Answers
Structures
Used by the populace to sustain itself. Can be contracted to support friendly mission. - Answers
Capabilities
Under Capabilities in ASCOPE. Sewer, Water, Electricity, Academics, Trash, Medical, Security,
Other. - Answers SWEAT-MSO
Groups that may or may not affiliate with government agencies - Answers Organizations
Individually and collectively, can have a positive, negative, or no impact on military operations. -
Answers People
Routine, cyclical, planned, or spontaneous activities that significantly affect organizations,
people, and military operations. - Answers Events
Identifying how characteristics of the area of interest will affect friendly and adversary
operations. - Answers Purpose of IPB Step 2
Weather, Enemy, Terrain, Civil Considerations. - Answers WETC
The collection, processing, evaluation, and interpretation of relevant military aspects of weather.
- Answers Weather Analysis
Key Terrain, Observation/Fields of Fire, Cover/Concealment, Obstacles, Avenues of Approach. -
Answers KOCOA
Modified Combined Obstacle Overlay - Answers MCOO
Combined Obstacle Overlay - Answers COO
Identify how the operational environment influences friendly and adversary courses of action by
utilizing terrain analysis and effects of weather. - Answers End state of IPB Step 2
