text: Space Products
  6-20. The space situation template depicts friendly satellite systems that may be targeted by the enemy
  through uses such as SATCOM jamming or the use of camouflage, concealment and deception to deceive
  friendly space assets. The intelligence cell is a key contributor to this process to ensure enemy intent and
  space capabilities are accurately assessed in relation to the overall enemy operational objectives. The
  assessment includes when and where the enemy may conduct counterspace operations to degrade friendly
  satellites effectiveness, and whether the enemy understands the reliance the Army places on key space
  capabilities like SATCOM to support extended range operations. The template reflects appropriate
  symbology to depict this activity, such as a line from the enemy’s electronic warfare system to the targeted
  SATCOM. The SSE will assist the intelligence cell with technical knowledge of enemy space systems and
  capabilities as required.
  6-21. The situation template enables staff to project the most probable enemy space COA for organic, third-
  party, civil, and commercial space assets, such as:
  * Attempts to deceive information collections during satellite over-flight through the use of
  deceptive activity such as troop movement, muster, decoys, and mock ups;
  * Threatened use of weapons of mass destruction;
  * The probable targets for enemy collection, the means by which data is collected (geospatial
  intelligence and signals intelligence), and the expected time delay for tasking, collecting,
  processing, exploiting, and disseminating data to enemy units. An example might be to anticipate
  the enemy will use electro-optical against a headquarters because it is a high-value target. The
  enemy’s dissemination timelines support targeting fixed or semi-fixed facilities only;
  * Attempt to jam SATCOM, or GPS to protect from precision guided munitions;
  * Use commercial SATCOM for regime survival, propaganda, or command and control; and
  * Critical enemy space and associated terrestrial nodes to recommend for friendly targeting of high
  payoff targets. If the enemy has a single point of failure for receipt of satellite imagery, this could
  be a high payoff target. A key part of the space running estimate effort during step 4 is the
  identification of enemy space-related high payoff targets.
  6-22. The desired end state is, on completion of step 4, the supported commander and staffs have a thorough
  understanding of how space capabilities influence the pending mission, and the ability to be proactive. The
  completed space input to IPB will:
  * Set the stage for development of Appendix 18–Space Operations to Annex C of the base order;
  * Contribute to the development of the intelligence cells’ Annex B–Intelligence, collection
  priorities, and intelligence estimates;
  * Provide valid high-value target recommendations;
  * Contribute to information superiority over the enemy; and
  * Influence COA development and mission execution.
  6-23. The space input to the IPB remains valid throughout the operation and should be updated and included
  in staff updates, as the situation dictates. Although it is an extensive undertaking, the intelligence cell, in
  coordination with the SSE, will produce tailored and effective mission variable focused space input to the
  IPB in a reasonable time.
  SPACE RUNNING ESTIMATE
  6-24. The space running estimate is a complementary product of the space input to the IPB and is provided
  by the SSE. It is used to recommend the best use of available space capabilities and must be accomplished in
  close coordination with the commander and staff elements as part of the overall planning process. The space
  running estimate must be regularly updated to stay current with ongoing operations.