text: Preparation
  INTERNAL COORDINATION
  5-16. Internal coordination occurs within the unit headquarters. The IO officer initiates the explicit and
  implicit coordinating activities with other staff sections, as well as within the IO element, if one exists. Much
  of this coordination occurs during IO working group meetings; however, IO working group members do not
  wait for a meeting to coordinate. They remain aware of actions that may affect, or be affected by, their
  functional responsibilities. They initiate coordination as soon as they become aware of a situation that
  requires it. The IO officer remains fully informed of IO-related coordination. The IO officer corrects or
  resolves problems of external coordination revealed by command and staff visits and information gathering.
  During internal coordination, the IO officer resolves problems and conflicts and ensures that resources
  allocated to support IO arrive and are distributed. Examples of internal coordination include, but are not
  limited to:
  * Deconflicting military information support operations (MISO) with public affairs activities and
  products.
  * Monitoring the progress of answers to IO RFIs.
  * Monitoring RFIs to higher headquarters by the G-3 (S-3) current operations.
  * Checking the air tasking order for missions requested by the IO officer/element.
  * Monitoring the movements and readiness of IRCs.
  * Determining space asset status and space weather implications.
  * Participating in the integration of IO-related targets into the targeting process.
  * Continuous monitoring and validation of OPSEC procedures, particularly in preparation for
  military deception. This could include a short statement on physical security, particularly during
  movement.
  5-17. The IO officer remains mindful that training is conducted during planning and preparation. This
  training occurs as new soldiers and IRCs are integrated into the command and its battle rhythm. Additionally,
  the IO officer provides training to subordinate elements, as requested, to fill gaps in their IO capacity.
  5-18. Internal coordination is especially important to ensure requisite staff support to various IRCs in order
  to enhance their readiness and effectiveness. Examples include but are not limited to—
  * Electronic warfare (EW).
  G-2 (S-2)—Coordinates intelligence gathering in support of the EW mission. Recommend
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  the use of EW against adversary systems that use the electromagnetic spectrum.
  G-3 (S-3)—Coordinates and prioritizes EW targets.
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  G-4 (S-4)—Coordinates distribution of EW equipment and supplies, less cryptographic
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  support.
  IO officer—Coordinates EW tasks with those of other IRCs and assists with preparation of
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  the cyberspace electromagnetic activities appendix.
  EW officer—Monitors the preparation of military intelligence units to support EW missions;
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  prepare cyber effects request forms and electronic attack request forms; monitors other staff
  functions that support or affect EW.
  * MISO.
  G-2 (S-2)—Prepares intelligence estimate and analysis of the area of operation.
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  G-3 (S-3)—Requests additional MISO units as required.
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  IO officer—Identifies requirements for additional MISO units to the G-3 (S-3).
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  G-4 (S-4)—Prepares logistic support of MISO.
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  Psychological Operations (PSYOP) officer—Prepares the MISO appendix to Annex C.
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  Prepares the MISO estimate.
  * OPSEC.
  G-2(S-2)—Provides data on threat intelligence collection capabilities.
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  IO officer—Determines the EEFIs.
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  G-4 (S-4)—Advises on the vulnerabilities of supply, transport, and maintenance facilities,
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  and lines of communications.