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Chapter 2 90 ATP 5-0.2-1 07 December 2020 2-273. When analyzing a well-known threat, intelligence staffs may rely on previously developed models. When analyzing a new or less well-known threat, intelligence staffs may need to evaluate and develop models during the mission analysis step of the MDMP. When this occurs, the intelligence staff relies heavily on the threat evaluation conducted by higher headquarters and other intelligence agencies (see figure 2-22 for a depiction of Step 3 of the IPB process). ATP 2-01.3 Figure 2-22. Step 3 of the IPB process Identify Threat Characteristics Order of Battle 2-274. During Steps 1 and 2 of the IPB process, the intelligence staff identifies and defines each individual threat within the AOI. During Step 3, the intelligence staff analyzes characteristics of, and develops threat models for, each of these threats. 2-275. Intelligence staffs consider 11 broad areas when analyzing threat characteristics order of battle: composition, disposition, strength, combat effectiveness, doctrine and tactics, support and relationships, electronic technical data, capabilities and limitations, current operations, historical data, and miscellaneous data (see MCTP 2-10B for a discussion on threat order of battle factors). Composition 2-276. Composition describes a threat's identity, how it is commanded and controlled, and how it is organized and equipped: the number and types of personnel, weapons, and equipment available for a given operation. Staffs use line and block chart products to visually see a threat's composition. Understanding a threat's composition— Technique: When operating against a new or emerging threat, the intelligence staff develops new data files for each of these threats. Other units’ and organizations’ data files may also assist the intelligence staff in developing products.