112: Intelligence

Question 1

112.1
State the purpose of Naval Intelligence

Answer 1

give an accurate estimation of the current war and peacetime climate to forecast and respond to adversary future action; lesson the unknown and reduce risk

Question 2

112.2
Define the 6 steps of the intelligence cycle

Answer 2

(PCPADE)
1. Planning/Direction (identify the need for intel)
2. Collection (appropriate tasking)
3. Processing/Exploitation (raw data turned to information)
4. Analysis/Production (information turned to a finished intel product)
5. Dissemination/Integration (intel integrated into decision making)
6.Evaluation/Feedback (lessons learned)

Question 3

112.3
Describe the 3 categories of intelligence

Answer 3

Strategic (required at national and international levels)
Operational (required at regional theatre levels)
Tactical ( required at single unit levels)

Question 4

112.4
Define national, theatre, and fleet intelligence organizations

Answer 4

national - like NSA; responsible for executive, strategic intelligence
theatre - like 7th fleet; handles operational intelligence
fleet - like CTF70 or NIOC; fulfill tactical intel requirements within an AOR

Question 5

112.5
Define PIR

Answer 5

Priority Intelligence Requirements
intel requirements stated as a priority for support that the commander and staff need to understand the adversary or operational environment

Question 6

112.6
Define CCIR

Answer 6

Command Critical Intelligence Requirements
comprehensive list of information requirements identified by the commander as being critical in facilitating timely information management and the decision making process

Question 7

112.7
Explain intelligence oversight and state the publications that govern it

Answer 7

process of ensuring that all DoD intel, counterintel, an dintel related activites are conducted IAW applicable US law, executive orders, and directives/regulations
Executive Order 12333
DoD Directive 5240.01
DoD Regulation 5240.01-R
SECNAVINST 3820.3E

Question 8

112.8
Define the difference between a US citizen and a US person with regards to US intelligence oversight

Answer 8

citizen - born in the US or its territories; parent is a citizen; naturalized citizen (can obtain a US passport)

person - alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (VISA, work permit, etc)

Question 9

112.9
Define intelligence preparation of the battlespace environment

Answer 9

systematic and continuous analysis of the adversary, terrain, and weather in the assigned or potential battlespace

Question 10

112.10
Describe the National Intelligence Leadership Structure

Answer 10

Director of Naval Intelligence (DNI) is admin over the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) who provides intel to US naval forces
National Maritime Intelligence Center (NMIC) consists of ONI, USCG Intel Coord, NIOC, and detachments of USMC Intel Activity (MCIA) and NCIS

Question 11

112.11
Explain ISR mission requirements and fundamentals

Answer 11

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
requirements: focus on meeting the commander’s intel needs in order to prevent surprise, support war gaming and planning, support friendly COAs, and engage high payoff targets
fundamentals: integration of ISR missions into a single path that capitalizes on the different capabilities of each element and other information gathering assets

Question 12

112.12
Explain the function of an Intelligence Fusion Cell

Answer 12

collect and examine information from all available sources and intel disciplines to derive a complete assessment of detected activity

Question 13

112.13a
Describe HUMINT

Answer 13

Human Intelligence
gathering of information through human contact

Question 14

112.13b
Describe OSINT

Answer 14

Open Source Intelligence
publicly accessible information

Question 15

112.13c
Describe MASINT

Answer 15

Measurement and Signature Intelligence
scientific and technical intel information obtained by quantitative and qualitative analysis of data (wave length, modulation, spatial, etc)

Question 16

112.13d
Describe SIGINT

Answer 16

Signals Intelligence
transmissions associated with comms, radars, and weapons systems

Question 17

112.13e
Describe COMINT

Answer 17

Comms Intelligence
gained through interception of comms, excluding OSINT; subset of SIGINT

Question 18

112.13f
Describe FISINT

Answer 18

Foreign Instrumentation Signals intelligence
derived from interception of foreign electromagnetic emissions (telemetry, video data links, etc)

Question 19

112.13g
Describe ELINT

Answer 19

Electronic Intelligence
technical/geospatial intel derived from non-comms electromagnetic radiation

Question 20

112.13h
Describe IMINT

Answer 20

Imagery Intelligence
derived from collection of visual photography, infrared sensors, lasers, electro-optics, and radar sensors

Question 21

112.13i
Describe ACINT

Answer 21

Acoustic Intelligence
collection of sounds, voices, audible phenomena, etc

Question 22

112.14
Give 3 examples of intelligence briefs

Answer 22

Operations/Plans Briefs
Logistics Briefs
Comms Briefs

Question 23

112.15
Define the role of an intelligence watch floor

Answer 23

develop intel against a target or targets; once enough credible evidence exists, military action is approved

Question 24

112.16
Define and state the role of the JIAC

Answer 24

Joint Intelligence Analysis Complex
provides intel information for the US European and African commands as well as NATO

Question 25

112.17a Explain ICD 203

Answer 25

Analytic Standards

Question 26

112.17b Explain ICD 204

Answer 26

National Intel Priorities Framework

Question 27

112.17c Explain ICD 206

Answer 27

Sourcing Requirements for Disseminated Analytic Products

Question 28

112.18 Discuss the relationship of data, information, and intelligence

Answer 28

raw data is collected then processed to derive usable information. That information is analyzed and correlated to produce usable intelligence

Question 29

112.19 Explain the relationship between intelligence and information requirements

Answer 29

intel requirements state the subject from which more information is needed. information requirements state the desired data to fulfill the intel requirements.

Question 30

112.20 Discuss planning intelligence support to the Joint Targeting Cycle

Answer 30

in order to gain the most accurate picture of a target's capabilities and future plans, collection planning is necessary to reduce/avoid corrupted or useless intelligence

Question 31

112.21a Discuss Warning Intelligence products

Answer 31

intel thats helps predict future actions or events

Question 32

112.21b Discuss Current Intelligence products

Answer 32

intel that paints a picture of whats happening now

Question 33

112.21c Discuss General Military Intelligence products

Answer 33

intel that outlines military presence and operations

Question 34

112.21d Discuss Target Intelligence products

Answer 34

intel related to a specific focus (target)

Question 35

112.21e Discuss Scientific and Technical Intelligence products

Answer 35

intel that tells what equipment or collection methods are being utilized

Question 36

112.21f Discuss Counterintelligence products

Answer 36

intel that helps protect our own assets

Question 37

112.21g Discuss Estimative Intelligence products

Answer 37

intel that uses future scenarios and projections of possible future events to assess potential developments that could affect U.S. national security

Question 38

112.21h Discuss Identity Intelligence products

Answer 38

intel that distinguishes individuals from each other

Question 39

112.22 Describe the role of intelligence in military operations

Answer 39

it focuses on either the support of military operations or denying the adversary of this same support; provides insight for impactful decision making

Question 40

112.23a Discuss the perspective principle of intelligence

Answer 40

think like an adversary

Question 41

112.23b Discuss the synchronization principle of intelligence

Answer 41

intel is relevant to the plans and operations

Question 42

112.23c Discuss the integrity principle of intelligence

Answer 42

remain honest

Question 43

112.23d Discuss the unity of effort principle of intelligence

Answer 43

cooperate to acheive a common end state

Question 44

112.23e Discuss the prioritization principle of intelligence

Answer 44

importance of requirements based on the commander's guidance

Question 45

112.23f Discuss the excellence principle of intelligence

Answer 45

strive to achieve the highest standards of quality

Question 46

112.23g Discuss the prediction principle of intelligence

Answer 46

accept the risk of assuming adversary intentions

Question 47

112.23h Discuss the agility principle of intelligence

Answer 47

remain flexibile and adapt to changing situations

Question 48

112.23i Discuss the collaboration principle of intelligence

Answer 48

leverage expertise of diverse analytic resources

Question 49

112.23j Discuss the fusion principle of intelligence

Answer 49

exploit all sources of information and intel

Question 50

112.24 Discuss the principles for Multinational Intelligence Sharing

Answer 50

a. Align with national disclosure policy b. Maintain unity of effort c. Make adjustments d. Plan early and concurrently e. Share all necessary information f. Conduct complementary operations

Question 51

112.25 Describe the Multinational Intelligence Architecture

Answer 51

multinational force commander exercises command authority over the entire force POTUS retains command authority but may relinquish that authority to foreign command during special operations unique intel policy and dissemination criteria will have to be tailored to each operation

Question 52

112.26 Describe considerations for Title 10 and 50 when planning operations

Answer 52

Title 10 describes the legal authority for military operations regarding the DoD's organizational structure and Title 50 captures CIA's authority to conduct its intel operations and covert action