text: Appendix B
  Obtain Detailed Terrain Information and Intelligence (2.2.1.4.2)
  B-27. This task entails obtaining detailed information and intelligence about the terrain in the expected area
  of interest (AOI) from sources that include intelligence reach; PAI research; data mining; database access;
  academic studies, products, or materials; intelligence archives; and other information sources. The
  information, intelligence, products, and materials are refined for use in mission analysis, IPOE, and other
  planning tasks through functional analysis. This task encompasses the types of environments (for example,
  the desert and jungle) and the military aspects of terrain.
  Obtain Detailed Weather and Weather Effects Information and Intelligence (2.2.1.4.3)
  B-28. This entails obtaining detailed information and intelligence of the present and future physical
  environment. Detailed information and weather analysis includes incorporating climatology effects on the
  AO and assessments of current and future weather effects on Army operational capabilities, including
  forecast weather effects on both friendly and enemy forces. The intelligence staff relies on the Air Force staff
  weather officer at each echelon to assist in developing mission analysis and IPOE weather support products,
  information, and the knowledge required to incorporate forecast weather effects into all Army operational
  planning and mission execution.
  Obtain Detailed Civil Considerations Information and Intelligence (2.2.1.4.4)
  B-29. This task entails obtaining specific and detailed information and intelligence concerning the civil
  considerations (areas, structures, capabilities, organizations, people, and events [also called ASCOPE])
  within or affecting the AOI. The intelligence section obtains this information and intelligence within or
  affecting an expected OE through staff collaboration with the G-9/S-9; intelligence reach; PAI research; data
  mining; database access; academic studies, products, or materials; and intelligence archives. The data,
  information, intelligence, products, and materials obtained are refined for use in mission analysis, IPOE, and
  other planning and operational tasks through functional analysis.
  Complete Studies (2.2.1.5)
  B-30. To assist in achieving goals and objectives, the complete studies task entails providing the requesting
  command or organization with detailed information, assessments, and conclusions about the AO and AOI. A
  study can be a systems or functional analysis product and should be as detailed as time allows. Studies provide
  knowledge that supports understanding local populations; cultures and caste systems; societal systems or
  organizations; political systems and structures; religions practiced and their impacts; moral beliefs and their
  impacts; civil authority considerations; military organizations, structure, and equipment; and attitudes toward
  U.S., multinational, or host-nation forces. Studies can also include the views and attitudes of multinational
  and host-nation forces toward these factors. The complete studies task consists of two subtasks.
  Produce an Area, Region, or Country Study of a Foreign Country (2.2.1.5.1)
  B-31. Units study and provide mission-focused knowledge of the terrain and weather, civil considerations,
  and threat characteristics for a specified area or region of a foreign country—including the attitudes of the
  populace and leaders toward joint, multinational, or host-nation forces—to assist in achieving goals and
  objectives. Studies can also include the views and attitudes of multinational and host-nation forces. Studies
  provide detailed information, assessments, and conclusions concerning the AOIs of the requesting command
  or organization.
  Produce a Specified Study (2.1.4.5.2)
  B-32. Units study and provide focused knowledge of the terrain and weather, civil considerations, and threat
  characteristics for a specified topic or requirement. Studies provide the requesting command or organization
  with detailed information, assessments, and conclusions on the AOI. Studies should be as detailed and in-
  depth as time allows.