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Chapter 2 98 ATP 5-0.2-1 07 December 2020 ATP 2-01.3 Figure 2-26. Step 4 of the IPB process Develop Each COA in the Amount of Detail Time Allows 2-297. A threat COA consists of the following products— Situation template for the threat COA. Threat COA statement. Situation Template for the Threat COA 2-298. A situation template is a depiction of assumed adversary dispositions, based on that adversary's preferred method of operations and the impact of the operational environment if the adversary should adopt a particular course of action (JP 2-01.3). A SITEMP graphic depicts a potential threat COA as part of a particular threat operation. It usually depicts the most critical point in the operation as agreed upon by the commander, the operations officer, and the intelligence officer (see figure 2-27 on page 100 for an example SITEMP graphic). An operation may require, however, the preparation of several templates as overlays representing different "snapshots in time," starting with the threat's initial array of forces. These snapshots in time are useful for depicting— Points where the threat might adopt branches or sequels to the main COA. Places where the threat is especially vulnerable. Other key points in the battle, such as initial contact with friendly forces. 2-299. SITEMPs are developed using the threat's current situation and are based on threat doctrine and the effects of terrain, weather, and civil considerations. SITEMPs can include— Doctrinal rates of march (see appendix E). Time phase lines. Graphic control measures, including, but not limited to— Technique: Staffs develop threat COAs in the same manner friendly COAs are developed. Although written specifically as a guide to develop friendly COAs, the COA development discussion in ADP 5- 0 is consistent with threat doctrine and can be an excellent model to use in developing valid threat COAs (feasible, acceptable, suitable, distinguishable, and complete). Although the intelligence staff has primary responsibility for developing threat COAs, they need assistance from other staffs to ensure the most accurate and complete analysis is presented to the commander.