OPSEC Analysis Procedures

Falsify, or deny evidence of intended or current operations or activities.

By so doing, the enemy is induced to react in a way prejudicial to his best

interest.

10. OPSEC Analysis Procedures.

The OPSEC analysis procedures are

accomplished through four steps. The first two are analysis and selecting

the correct protective measure; the second two are choosing countermeasures

and surveys.

These steps correspond respectively to the planning,

execution, and after-action of an operation.

a. Analysis. Conducting an OPSEC analysis is part of the normal staff

work. Analysis must be done in planning each phase of an operation. Three

things have to occur:

(1) Estimating the Hostile Intelligence Threat.

Once the S3 has

stated the mission, estimation is done by the S2. The S2 coordinates with

the communications-electronic offices, supporting Army Security Agency (ASA)

elements, and other sources.

Their aim is to find answers to two very

important questions: "What are the enemy's intelligence collection

capabilities?" "What are the intelligence collection resources of the enemy

CO directly opposing us?" The S2 will try to determine the impact of those

enemy capabilities used in the immediate area.

(2) Determining the Sensitive Aspects of the Operation. This task is

a joint effort of S3 and S2. They must answer the question: "If known by

the enemy, what information, in what time frame, could compromise the

operation?" Some essential elements of friendly information (EEFI) are:

(a) The objective.

(b) The unit conducting the attack.

(c) Task organization.

(d) The reserve location and its composition.

(e) The command post.

(f) The morale of the unit.

(g) The unit strength.

(h) Logistical problems.

(i) The combat service support activity, location and movement.

(3) Determining OPSEC Vulnerabilities. This effort is a function of

the S3.

He coordinates and reviews staff actions necessary to accomplish

the mission.

He must answer the question: "If known by the enemy, what

staff actions, in what time frame, could provide EEFI?"

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