Military Brief Template for Officers or NCOs

Template for military briefings

1. Operational Environment Pt 1 - Terrain Physical Terrain and Climate Important Characteristics Links the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean 167 km long, 96 km at widest point, 39 km at narrowest point Strait is divided between Amarian and Omani territorial waters Shipping lane through the strait is only 3.2 km wide in each direction World’s most important oil transit chokepoint – US Dep. of Energy 30% of the world’s liquefied natural gas, 25% of world’s oil transits through the Strait of Hormuz each year Arid climate, hot and dry year-round Surrounding land is mountainous with areas of flat coastline Generally sparsely populated, most development due to oil Shipping limited by shallow water Dust, morning fog, and haze makes visibility difficult “Shamal” winds from the north bring humidity, dust, and cooler temperatures to the area and can create sandstorms Rainfall occurs mainly between November and April Amaria

2. Operational Environment Pt 2 - Weather HF communications will be marginally degraded within the AO due to space-based electromagnetic interference UHF communications in the AO will not be affected by scintillation PNT capabilities will not be affected by space weather Terrestrial weather will not significantly limit ground, air, or naval operations; scattered thunderstorms will be present beginning on Saturday 30MAR24 Cloud cover will likely degrade ISR, OPIR, and aerial capabilities on days where thunderstorms are present Terrestrial Weather Space Weather 5 Day Forecast for the Strait of Hormuz