text: Intelligence Support to Targeting
  Note. To be effective, this analysis depends on the most current intelligence related to the threat.
  Initially, based on the threat template, TVA should be refined based on the threat COAs, and
  refined continually based on changes to the threat overlay during operations. Whenever conducted,
  the intelligence staff supports TVA with the most up-to-date threat-related intelligence. See JP 3-
  60, ATP 2-01.3, and ATP 2-33.4 for more details on TVA.
  DEVELOP INITIAL AND CONTINUALLY UPDATE TARGET INTELLIGENCE FOLDERS
  B-33. EAC organizations are critical to building target folders (also referred to as joint target folders or
  electronic target folders) during the competition phase and then disseminating those target folders to land
  forces commanders. Target folders, hardcopy or electronic, contain target intelligence and related materials
  prepared for planning and executing action against a specific target (JP 3-60). Target folders are built during
  the competition phase and disseminated to land forces commanders to support MDMP in preparation for
  large-scale combat operations and targeting. Currently, MIB-Ts and aerial exploitation battalions hold/will
  hold the Army's organic deep collection assets that are essential to collecting information relevant to
  targeting. MIB-Ts have the data storage and data transport necessary to connect ground units at echelons
  corps and below to joint target folders and other theater-level targeting materials. As such, EAC intelligence
  organizations support targeting through competition to conflict.
  B-34. Like joint target folders, Army echelon corps and below intelligence targeting elements develop and
  refine target intelligence folder. Target intelligence packets support he target folder. Army intelligence
  targeting elements develop and refine targeting intelligence packets based on their requirements. When not
  covered by joint target folders, Theater Army G-2 requirements, standards, and unit SOPs drive Army target
  intelligence packets. As required, target development elements develop target intelligence folders using
  specific intelligence products and analysis from the corps or division ACE. Target intelligence folders are
  both offensive and defensive in nature and are subsequently updated throughout operations to further detail
  information and intelligence over time. Initially, a target intelligence folder includes the same level of detail
  as the associated threat model. The target intelligence folder contains two subfolders:
  * Target intelligence packages (also referred to as intelligence target packet/package). The folder
  contains individual intelligence target packages used by the targeting working group to plan
  targeting operations.
  * Work folders. The folders contain raw data, working aids, and analyst notes used by individual
  analysts to form conclusions that the target development element presents to the G-2 ACE chief,
  G-2, and commander.
  B-35. Following the D3A targeting methodology, the target development element develops HVTs, assists in
  developing HPTs for the AGM, conducts combat assessment, and creates target intelligence packages for
  target nominations. The target development element collaborates closely with the fusion element, the FAIO,
  and the information operations staff to ensure its analysis addresses the physical and functional aspects of
  each target.
  B-36. A target intelligence packet contains pertinent target system, complex, or component information
  collected during target development. Information in the target intelligence packet is used to build target
  studies once HPTs are approved or validated. Generally, target intelligence packets deal with fixed or
  semifixed targets. This information may be in the form of databases, selected imagery, or graphics. The
  FSE/fires cell and intelligence cell develop and maintain target intelligence packets. Once the commander
  has approved a target, intelligence cell analysts develop target and objective studies to support mission
  planning. Target intelligence packets are focused, detailed intelligence products that assist in applying fires
  against a specific target set or area. These studies are graphically oriented and may use many of the graphics
  derived during the IPB process. Target intelligence packets identify HVTs in relation to operations by
  providing detailed targeting information. Target intelligence packets are IPB and wargaming products as well
  as a compilation of products that support the targeting methodology for a specific target. The purpose is to
  have all necessary products (including relevant IPB, operations, and legal products and information) in a
  single product.