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  Figure 4-8. Intelligence preparation of the battlefield and the military decision-making process
  4-148. IPB supports all activities of the operations processandidentifies gaps in current intelligence. IPB
  results in intelligence products that are used during the MDMP to assist in developing friendly COAs and
  decision points for the commander. IPB products help the commander and staff,and subordinate commanders
  and leaders understand the threat,physical environment,and civil considerations throughout the operations
  process. Additionally, the conclusions reached and the products (which are included in the intelligence
  estimate) developed during IPB are critical to planning information collection and targeting operations. (See
  ATP 2-01.3 for additional information.) IPB products include—
  (cid:122) Threat situation templates with associated COA statements and high-value target (HVT) lists.
  (cid:122) Event templates and associated event matrices.
  (cid:122) Modified combined obstacle overlays,terrain effects matrices,and terrain assessments.
  (cid:122) Weather effects work aids—weather forecast charts, weather effects matrices, light and
  illumination tables,and weather estimates.
  (cid:122) Civil considerations overlays and assessments.