text: Chapter 2
  Figure 2-10. The Army operational framework in the context of the strategic framework
  2-97. Intelligence professionals must understand and properly use the doctrinal terminology, concepts, and
  considerations for the operational framework. Table 2-13 lists several intelligence considerations for the three
  operational framework models.
  Table 2-13. Intelligence considerations for operational framework
  Operational framework models Intelligence considerations (not all-inclusive)
  • Interrelationships of domains and dimensions and
  associated impacts.
  An area of operations is an operational area • Enemy capabilities in each domain.
  defined by a commander for the land or maritime • Higher-echelon and adjacent-unit information collection
  force commander to accomplish their missions and capabilities.
  protect their forces (JP 3-0). • Evaluation of time windows for effects to appear within
  the area of operations.
  Assigned areas
  • Intelligence handover lines, as appropriate.
  A zone is an operational area assigned to a unit in
  the offense that only has rear and lateral boundaries • Location of NAIs, EAs, and TAIs.
  (FM 3-0).
  A sector is an operational area assigned to a unit in • Location of NAIs, EAs, and TAIs.
  the defense that has read and lateral boundaries • Location of friendly battle positions supported by
  and interlocking fires (FM 3-0). information collection capabilities.
  Within assigned areas, commanders organize their operations in time, space, and purpose by synchronizing deep, close, and rear operations.
  Across all operations, the G-2/S-2 must determine how to support consolidating gains optimally to capitalize on tactical successes.
  • Synchronizing the intelligence effort with close and rear
  areas, including the use of intelligence handover lines.
  • Setting conditions for future close operations.
  • Targeting and disintegrating enemy structures and
  Deep operations are tactical actions against enemy systems, including the high-value targets needed for
  forces, typically out of direct contact with friendly the close fight.
  Deep operations
  forces, intended to shape future close operations • Disrupting enemy freedom of action, coherence, and
  and protect rear operations (FM 3-0). tempo.
  • Support to deception.
  • Support to electromagnetic warfare.
  • Integrating intelligence between special operations
  forces and conventional forces.