| Category | Concerns | Example |
|---|---|---|
| PIR Priority Intelligence Requirements | The enemy and the environment — needed for a decision | "Will the enemy attack through Corridor Alpha?" |
| FFIR Friendly Force Information Req. | Own units and assets | "Has Bravo Company secured Bridge Charlie?" |
| EEFI Essential Elements of Friendly Info | Own information that must not reach the enemy | Attack time, reserve location, fire support plan, CP location |
Requirements of a good PIR
One specific, answerable question · linked to a concrete decision · with a time window (LTIOV — latest time information is of value) · answerable with available sensors. See the reference card PIR · FFIR · EEFI.