Regional Analysis Worksheet

DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

REGIONAL ANALYSIS WORKSHEET of ________________

(PMESII PT, ADRP 5-0 p.1-8 and 1-9)

P Political P1. Attitude toward the United States

Positive (POS) Neutral (NEU) Negative (NEG)

P2. Centers of political power and Type of Government

A. Name of State: B. Capital and Location: C. Form of Government: D. State Shape:

E. Area of State: F. Political Boundary Type(s) G. Major Boundary Dispute(s) H. External Threats/Enemies

J. Informal or covert political powers:

P3. Government effectiveness and legitimacy

Effective (yes / no) Legitimate (yes / no)

Details:

P4. Influential Political Groups

A. Group 1

Name:

Size:

Objectives:

B. Group 2

Name:

Size:

Objectives:

C. Group 3

Name:

Size:

Objectives:

P5. International relationships

Bordering Countries:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Relationship: (POS, NEU,NEG)

A.

B.

C.

D.

Other significant relationships:

Regional Analysis Worksheet Analysts Initials: __________

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P6. History

A. Major Historical Events (pre-1966)

B. Major Historical Events (post-1966)

C. Other Historical Notes


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M Military: Explores the military and paramilitary capabilities of all relevant actors (enemy, friendly, and neutral) in a given operational environment

M1. Military Forces

A. Military Branches:

B. Number of Active Duty

a. Army:

b. Navy:

c. Air Force

C. Significant Capabilities:

M2. Government paramilitary forces (a group of personnel w/ military structure functioning either as a civilian force or in support of military forces):

M3. Nonstate Paramilitary Forces:

M4. Unarmed Combatants:

M5. Nonmilitary armed combatants:


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M6. Military Functions (Active Duty Forces)

A. Command and Control: B. Maneuver:

Communication Equipment:

Command Structure: Centralized / Decentralized

C. Reconnaissance, Intelligence, surveillance, and target acquisition:

D. Fire support

E. Protection: F. Logistics:

M7. Military Notes:


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E Economic: Encompasses individual and group behaviors related to producing, distributing, and consuming resources

E1. Economic Diversity

A. Per Capita Income:

B. Industries:

% Population in Industry:

% Population in Service Sector:

Main Industry:

C. Agriculture:

% Population in Agriculture:

Main Crops:

Impact of climate on agriculture (types of crops):

D. Natural Resources (list):

E2. Employment Status

A. Percent of population unemployed: B. Percent of population below poverty line:

E3. Economic Activity

A. Exports ($):

Primary Exports

B. Imports($):

Primary Imports

C. Inflation Rate: D. External Debt:

E4. Illegal economic activity:

E5. Banking and Finance:

E6. Economic Notes:


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S Social: Describes the cultural, religious, and ethnic makeup within an operational environment and the beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors of society members

S1. Demographic Mix

A. Population Facts B. Population Density

(1) Total Population: (2) Population Growth Rate:

(3) Demographic Transition Model Phase: (4) Literacy Rate:

(1) Population Density (arithmetic): (2) Population Density (physiologic) (only if data allows calculation): (3) Percent Urban:

(4) Percent Rural:

S2. Social Volatility

S3. Education Level

A. Literacy Rate:

B. Average Education Level (grade 1-12):

S4. Ethnic and Religious Diversity

A. Ethnic Groups B. Religion(s):

S5. Population Movement A. Major Urban Areas (name & population) (list top four): (1) (2)

(3) (4)

B. Immigration and Emigration:

S6. Common Languages:


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S7. Criminal Activity:

A. Impacts of Criminal, Civil/Internal Conflicts

(1) Effects on Population: (2) Effects on Economy: (3) Effects on Infrastructure: (4) Displacement of People:

S8. Human Rights:

S9. Centers of Social Power:

S10. Basic Cultural Norms and Values:

S11. Social Notes:


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I Information: Describes the nature, scope, characteristics, and effects of individuals, organizations, and systems that collect, process, disseminate, or act on information

I1. Public Communications Media

Positive (POS) toward Govt Neutral (NEU) towards Govt Negative (NEG) towards Govt

I2. Information Warfare

A. Electronic Warfare B. Computer Warfare

C. Information Attack D. Deception

E. Physical Destruction F. Protection and Security Measures

G. Perception Management

I3. Intelligence

I4. Information Management


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I5. Other

A. Media Perception towards the United States/International Community

B. Freedom of Media (http://www.freedomhouse.org/report-types/freedom-press)

C. Non-Standard Media Outlets (Social media, minority media, etc.)

I7. Notes


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I Infrastructure: Is composed of the basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society.

I1. Construction Pattern

I2. Urban Zones

A. Developed Countries B. Developing Countries

I3. Urbanized Building Density

I4. Utilities Present

I5. Utility Level

I6. Transportation Architecture

A. Corridors into the city

C. Accessibility

B. Corridors out of the city

D. Choke points

I7. Notes:


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P Physical Environment: Includes the geography and manmade structures, as well as climate and weather in the area of operations.

P1. Terrain

A. Terrain Analysis B. Terrain Analysis (cont.)

(1) Observations and Fields of Fire: (2) Avenues of Approach:

(3) Obstacles: (4) Cover and Concealment:

(5) Landforms (6) Vegetation (7) Terrain Complexity:

(8) Mobility Classification:

P2. Natural Hazards

P3. Climate

A. Regional Climate Classification:

B. Local Climate Classification:

P4. Weather

A. Operational Information B. Operational Information (cont.)

(1) Precipitation: (2) High Temperature-heat index:

(3) Low Temperature-wind chill index: (4) Wind:

(5) Visibility: (6) Cloud Cover:

(7) Relative Humidity:

A. Weather Analysis of Region (area of operation):

B. Climate Analysis of Region (area of operation):


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P5. Regional and Local Infrastructure:

P6. Natural Disasters and Historic Catastrophic Events:

A. Impacts of Natural Disasters in the Region

(1) Effects on Population: (2) Effects on Economy: (3) Effects on Infrastructure: (4) Displacement of People:

P7. Soil Trafficability(see FM 5-430-00-1 and USDA Soil Characterization):

P8. Geology of the Region:

P9. Notes:


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T Time: Describes the timing and duration of activities, events, or conditions within an operational environment, as well as how the timing and duration are perceived by various actors in the operational

environment.

T1. Cultural Perception of Time

A. Situational understanding of Time B. Operational Environment of Time

T2. Information Offset (special conditions)

T3. Tactical Exploitation of Time

T4. Key Dates

A. Time Periods B. Events

T5. Notes:

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