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Annex B
Intelligence Annex Format and Instructions
This annex provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for
developing Annex B (Intelligence) to the base plan or order.
HOW TO DEVELOP ANNEX B (INTELLIGENCE)
B-1. Commanders and staff use Annex B (Intelligence) to describe how intelligence supports the concept
of operations described in the base plan or order. The G 2 (S-2) develops Annex B (Intelligence).
B-2. The purpose of Annex B (Intelligence) is to provide detailed information and intelligence on the
characteristics of the operational environment and to direct intelligence and counterintelligence activities.
Staffs use appendixes to provide detailed analysis of the operational environment and instructions from the
various intelligence disciplines.
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Place the classification at the top and bottom of every page of the attachments. Place the classification
marking (TS), (S), (C), or (U) at the front of each paragraph and subparagraph in parentheses. Refer to
AR 380-5 for classification and release marking instructions.
Copy ## of ## copies
Issuing headquarters
Place of issue
Date-time group of signature
Message reference number
Include the full heading if attachment is distributed separately from the base order or higher-level
attachment.
ANNEX B (INTELLIGENCE) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(U) References: List documents essential to understanding the attachment.
a. List maps and charts first. Map entries include series number, country, sheet names, or numbers,
edition, and scale.
b. List other references in subparagraphs labeled as shown.
c. List FM 2-0 as the doctrinal reference for this annex.
(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the Plan/Order: Write the time zone established in the base plan or
order.
1. (U) Situation. Include information affecting intelligence that paragraph 1 of the OPLAN or OPORD does
not cover or that needs expansion.
a. (U) Area of Interest. Describe the area of interest as it relates to intelligence.
b. (U) Area of Operations. Refer to Appendix 2 (Operation Overlay) to Annex C (Operations) as
required.
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