2.5.4.2.2. Threat. Detailed threat analysis is critical for friendly force mission planning and defense suppression across all domains. The Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (JIPOE) alerts decision-makers at all echelons to potential emerging situations and threats. The threat that a capability is designed to neutralize or defeat to successfully complete a specified mission must be clearly identified. The threat should be consistent with the JIPOE conducted for the joint commander.