Joint Metoc Handboo - IHMC Ontology and Policy Management

B-JOPES Formats
(1) Military Geography.
(a) Topography.
(b) Hydrography.
1. Existing Situation. Describe the nature of the coastline; adjacent
islands; location, extent, and capacity of landing beaches and their
approaches and exits; nature of the offshore approaches, including type of
bottom and gradients; natural obstacles; surf, tide, and current conditions.
2. Effect on Enemy Capabilities. This section discusses the effects of the
existing situation on broad enemy capabilities.
3. Effect of Friendly Courses of Action. This section discusses the effects
of the existing situation on broad COAs for friendly forces.
(c) Climate and Weather.
1. Existing Situation. Describe temperature, cloud cover, visibility,
precipitation, light data, and other climate and weather conditions and
their general effects on roads, rivers, soil trafficability, and observation.
2. Effect on Enemy Capabilities. Discuss the effects of the existing climate
and weather situation on broad enemy capabilities.
3. Effect on Friendly Courses of Action. Discuss the effects of the existing
climate and weather on the broad COAs for friendly forces.
Note: METOC and Intelligence personnel produce this information.
B.1.1.2 Logistics Estimate.
Reference: Joint Pub 5-03.1, Annex P, Appendix 4
The Logistics Estimate will summarize data about the area, taken from the Intelligence
Estimate with specific emphasis on significant factors affecting logistics activities.
Specific METOC concerns (e.g. trafficability) should be passed to the Logistics personnel
if applicable to the operations.
B.1.1.3 Commander's Estimate of the Situation.
Reference: Joint Pub 5-03.1, Annex P, Appendix 6
1. MISSION.
2. THE SITUATION AND COURSES OF ACTION.
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