Introduction to ISTAR

Question 1

What does COMINT stand for?

Answer 1

Communications intelligence

Question 2

What does SIGINT stand for?

Answer 2

Signals intelligence

Question 3

What does ELINT stand for?

Answer 3

Electronic intelligence

Question 4

What does FISINT stand for?

Answer 4

Foreign instrumentation signals intelligence

Question 5

What does MASINT stand for?

Answer 5

Measurement and signature intelligence

Question 6

What does IMINT stand for?

Answer 6

Imagery intelligence

Question 7

What does GEOINT stand for?

Answer 7

Geospatial intelligence

Question 8

What does ACINT stand for?

Answer 8

Acoustics intelligence

Question 9

What does HUMINT stand for?

Answer 9

Human intelligence

Question 10

What does OSINT stand for?

Answer 10

Open source intelligence

Question 11

What 3 types of intelligence does SIGINT cover?

Answer 11

1. COMINT - Communication intelligence 2. ELINT - electronic intelligence 3. FISINT - Foreign instrumentation signals intelligence

Question 12

What is MASINT? Measurement & Signature Intelligence

Answer 12

It involves using specially designed sensors to collect and analyse information associated with either a source, emitter, sender or receiver that isn’t collected through other means. It serves to detect, track, identify or describe the signatures of fixed or dynamic target sources.

Question 13

Name an example of MASINT?

Answer 13

Examples include the trajectory of missiles and rockets, artillery, lasers, radars, acoustics, exhaust, vapour trails and RF emissions. Modern artillery batteries are often equipped with counter battery radar which uses MASINT to identify an enemies artillery position.

Question 14

What is IMINT? Imagery Intelligence

Answer 14

Intelligence gathering discipline which collects information via satellite and aerial imagery

Question 15

What is GEOINT? Geospatial Intelligence

Answer 15

Intelligence derived from the exploitation and analysis of imagery and geospatial information that describes, assesses, and visually depicts physical features and geographically referenced activities on the Earth GEOINT consists of imagery, Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) and geospatial information.

Question 16

Name an example of GEOINT?

Answer 16

Think Google Maps!

Question 17

What is ACINT? Acoustics Intelligence

Answer 17

ACINT is intelligence derived from sound. Because of the nature of sound, it is primarily, but not exclusively, concerned with movement and predominantly involves the detection, tracking and classification of submarine contacts by active and passive Sonar. ACINT sources include hydrophones, geophones, Sonar and artillery sound ranging systems

Question 18

What UK forces aircraft specialises in ACINT?

Answer 18

P8

Question 19

What is HUMINT? Human Intelligence

Answer 19

Interrogation

Agent Handling

Meetings Observation

Question 20

Name the three intelligence levels?

Answer 20

-Strategic -operational -tactical

Question 21

Explain strategic intelligence?

Answer 21

Informs the formation of policy, military planning and provision of Indications and Warnings (I&W) at the national and/or international levels. Derived from information gathered across the spectrum of military, diplomatic, political and economic matters.

Question 22

Explain operational intelligence?

Answer 22

Informs the planning, execution and support of campaigns and operations within a theatre or JOA by a HQ

Question 23

Explain tactical intelligence?

Answer 23

Informs the planning and execution of operational missions on the ground.

Question 24

Describe the intelligence cycle?

Answer 24

Question 25

Who are intelligence customers?

Answer 25

Intelligence Agencies, Operations, Targetting, NATO, Others

Question 26

What does TCPED(F) stand for?

Answer 26

- Task - Collect - Process - Exploit - Disseminate

Question 27

Describe the ISR process?

Answer 27

Question 28

Name the three typres of mission tasking?

Answer 28

Deliberate tasking: Ad-hoc tasking Dynamic tasking

Question 29

TCPED(F) TASK - Types of Reconnaissance and Surveillance Tasks, name 2?

Answer 29

Indicators & Warnings – assess an enemy’s offensive and defensive force capabilities and other factors that may affect plans and operations. Intelligence Preparation of the Environment – systematic, continuous analysis of the enemy and battlespace environment to provide information to identify enemy centres of gravity, strengths, weaknesses, capabilities, intentions and critical vulnerabilities. Enemy Order of Battle – provides information to intelligence staffs for integration with other information to develop EOB. These used to prepare an Intelligence estimate which details enemy capabilities, limitations, vulnerabilities and intentions. Situation Development – collection of critical information needed to assess the current situation and confirm or deny enemy courses of action predicted by IPoE. Helps the commander to refine understanding of the battlespace, identify EOBs, force dispositions and monitor enemy activity to reduce uncertainty and risk. Monitor enemy Activity – during times of crisis to provide commanders with information to aid in planning deployments. During war, to continuously monitor the enemy to determine situation, force posture and dispositions relative to friendly forces and to measure reaction to friendly combat operations. Force Protection – security measures, collection activities and defensive operations to guard the force against the effects of enemy actions. Also supports the broader intelligence force protection mission by helping to identify, locate and counter enemy intelligence collection, sabotage, subversion and terrorism capabilities. Targeting Objectives – Detection, location, identification and analysis of potential targets. Assessments – Battle Damage Assessment, for example, can provide information on the success of military operations and the need for follow-up or new operations. WHERE to collect WHAT effect is required WHEN is collect required and for how long WHEN is the product required WHAT is the required format for the product and who needs it

Question 30

TCPED(F) - COLLECT ## Footnote Requirements of an effective ISR system?

Answer 30

Timeliness Accuracy Survivability Reliability Suitability Standardisation Continuous Coverage

Question 31

TCPED(F) - EXPLOIT What is the explot process for?

Answer 31

Getting data and information ready for: Evaluation - For intelligence potential Analysis - Reviewed for significant facts Integration - Fed into intelligence picture Interpretation - Evaluated within broader intelligence picture Finished product / output - Ready for dissemination

Question 32

TCPED(F) - DISSEMINATE 5 key principals of disseminate?

Answer 32

Timeliness – timely conveyance of finished product Appropriate – product in optimal format Urgency – is the product urgent? Distribution – via suitable means to those who need it Security – appropriate protective marking / access

Question 33

How long is the planning cycle on OPs?

Answer 33

3 days (72 hrs)