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  components for potential engagement through maneuver, fires, electronic means. The following are the tasks
  of intelligence support to target development:
  ⚫ Analyze threat systems.
  ⚫ Conduct target value analysis.
  ⚫ Develop initial and continually update target intelligence folders.
  ⚫ Identify specific HVTs.
  ⚫ Refine/Adjust HVTs, when necessary.
  ⚫ Support the selection of HPTs and other products.
  ⚫ Support subsequent target development.
  Analyze Threat Systems (2.4.1.1)
  B-83. Friendly forces cannot target threat forces and capabilities without understanding threat systems—
  from the most general level to very detailed target elements (a macro to micro approach). This effort results
  in intelligence that is pushed from the joint force and theater army down to the battalion level. The analysis
  of threat systems focuses on breaking down target systems into successive elements at a greater level of detail
  to eventually identify HVTs and HVT elements. The resulting products and the development of threat models
  support subsequent and more detailed target development.
  Conduct Target Value Analysis (2.4.1.2)
  B-84. Target value analysis refers to a methodology that assists in prioritizing HVTs and identifies potential
  HVT sets with a given tactical situation. It is led by the fire support element/fires cell as part of targeting that
  quantifies the relative value of HVTs with each other in relation to a threat operation. This analysis is based
  in part on the conclusions reached by the intelligence staff after evaluating threat characteristics. Target value
  analysis continues the detailed analysis of relevant threat factors, including doctrine, tactics, equipment,
  capabilities, and expected actions for a specific threat COA.
  Develop Initial and Continually Update Target Intelligence Folders (2.4.1.3)
  B-85. Army intelligence targeting elements develop and refine target intelligence folders to account for
  HVTs, HPTs, or systems and system components based on the continuous targeting process. Target
  intelligence folders consist of two components: target intelligence packages and work folders. When not
  covered by joint target folders, theater army G-2 requirements, standards, and unit standard operating
  procedures (also called SOPs) set the standard for Army target intelligence packages. As required, target
  development elements develop target intelligence packages using specific intelligence products and analysis
  from the corps or division analysis and control element, tailored to the user. Target intelligence folders are
  both offensive and defensive in nature and subsequently updated throughout operations to further detail
  information and intelligence over time. This results in updates to target intelligence packages.
  B-86. If a unit or organization anticipates requesting support from a higher-level organization for nonlethal
  means or intelligence collection, the unit or organization should develop detailed target intelligence folders
  in the higher-level organization’s required format. This effort requires additional time. For example,
  requesting support from the U.S. Space Command or the U.S. Cyber Command requires a greater level of
  detail within products to meet their requirements.
  Identify Specific High-Value Targets (2.4.1.4)
  B-87. HVTs are developed during step 3 (evaluate the threat) and initially refined during step 4 (determine
  threat COAs) of the IPOE process—an integrated process of step 2 (mission analysis) of the MDMP. (See
  paragraphs B-39 through B-43.) Outputs from step 3 include the threat template, HVT list, and threat
  capability statement. Step 4 requires an understanding of the threat characteristics, as well as the effects of
  terrain, weather, and civil considerations on operations. (See ATP 2-01.3.) The most important element in
  determining threat COAs is understanding threat operational art and tactics.