Apply CCIR in the Intel Function

Question 1

What is an Intel Requirement?

Answer 1

Gaps we must collect against. To fill a gap in the commanders knowledge and understanding of the OE so that they can make decisions.

Question 2

What are the four subsets of Intel Requirements?

Answer 2

Intel Requirement - must collect. Known unknowns
Info Requirement - inform commander to be successful
CCIR - PIRs and FFIRs
EEFI - What we need to protect from the enemy

Question 3

What are five attributes of CCIRs?

Answer 3

Situation dependent - linked to CU or FUOPS
Commander specific
Operation specific
Reported Immediately
Focuses on predictable events or activities

Question 4

What is an info gap?

Answer 4

Knowledge that the staff has deemed missing after receiving the commander’s intent and filling out the running estimates based off the IPB.

Question 5

What are six attributes of a PIR?

Answer 5

Asks one question
Focus on something specific (event, fact, activity)
Are linked to an NAI and time/event
Tied to a commanders decision point
Limited to focus collection efforts
Indicates LTIOV

Question 6

What is an FFIR?

Answer 6

Information the commander must know about the status of friendly forces or capabilities.

Question 7

What is an EEFI?

Answer 7

Friendly aspects that if known by the enemy would compromise the mission. Things we must protect.

Question 8

What is the difference between info and intel?

Answer 8

Analysis and Production

Question 9

What is a CCIR?

Answer 9

An IR identified by the commander as being critical to facilitating timely decision making.

Question 10

What are two key components of CCIRs

Answer 10

Priority Intelligence Requirements

Friendly Force Information Requirements