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TAOC Handbook 3-3
INTELLIGENCE PLANNING
TAOC and SAAWC intelligence planning focuses on ascertaining
enemy orders of battle (EOB) and capabilities. Intelligence
planning considerations will include—
Obtaining preliminary aviation intelligence estimates and detailed
aviation intelligence estimates.
Developing essential elements of information (EEIs) in the
form of simple, concise requests. EEIs should be forwarded
in three parts: positive requests, qualifying questions and
statements, and prioritization of submitted requests.
Determining the TAOC and SAAWC staffs’ requirements for
maps, charts, photographs, and other graphic aids.
Obtaining a complete EOB which includes information regarding
the threat’s missiles, aviation assets, EW, naval, and
ground force capabilities.
Establishing intelligence collection and dissemination procedures
to include timeliness, usability of form, pertinence, and
security of gathered information.
Preparing a detailed rear area assessment for the TAOC and
any deployed sites within its sectors.
Determining the overhead times for applicable enemy satellite
systems.
Ascertaining an estimate of the enemy’s time lag in processing,
developing, distributing, and acting upon overhead photography
or satellite information.