Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace: A Methodology for Homeland Security Intelligence Analysis

Of the many challenges faced by the Department of Homeland Security and its intelligence enterprise, developing a common culture remains one of the most daunting tasks. Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace (IPB) provides an analytical methodology that could cultivate a common analytical culture in the homeland security intelligence community, which is key to the community's effectiveness in thwarting a terrorist attack against the United States.