On Intelligence Flashcards
What does good intel lead to?
What does bad intel lead to?
Good intel: Make good decisions
Bad intel: Disaster, both politically and military
What is the process of turning information into intelligence?
The intelligence cycle
What is intelligence?
Processed, accurate information, presented in sufficient time for a decision maker to take whatever action in required
What are the four principles of the intel cylce?
- Direction
- Collection
- Coalition
- Interpretation
- Dissemination
In the intel cycle, explain ‘direction’
‘The commander or political leader states his intel requirements usually in the form of a question
In the intel cycle, explain ‘Collection’
Intel staff convert com intel requirement into a series of essential elements of information(EEIs) and the task the intel agencies using a collection plan
In the intel cycle, explain ‘Coalition’
Intel staff collate all forms of info from the various sources into a readily accessible database.
In the intel cycle, explain ‘Interpretation and the 4 questions that should be asked
Collated info is analysed and turned into intelligence. Usually done by asking:
Is it true?
Who is this?
What is it doing?
What does this mean?
In the intel cycle, explain ‘Dissemination’
Brief in any form to commanders. It has to be accurate, timely and objective l
What does a collection plan entail?
What agencies can provide what intelligence
Interpretation is heavily relied on by what factors?
Experienced analyst who are able to judge intentions. By knowing the country well (history ect) , the language ect
What is a Indicator and Warning Display?
Matrix that fuses all known sources on Intel
What are four examples of HUMINT
1.Debriefing dedectors
2. Interrogating POW
3. Running agents behind enemy lines
4. Discreet, polite exchanges at cocktail parties
What are the four motives for spying represented by the acronym MICE?
Money
Ideology
Compromise/ Coercion
Ego
What is the problem with torture to gain intelligence
Individuals under duress will say anything to make the pain stop
What is the purpose of interrogation?
To extract, accurate and timely intelligence from an unwilling captive
What are the four types of recon satellites? What do they do
Optical Imagery
- Identify targets, make maps, spot dangerous events( missile launches for example)
Radar
- To cover targets invisible to visible light, infa red and ultra violet spectrum
Signals
- To collect radio, micro and electronic transmissions
Relay
- Speed communications around the globe from transmitting data from spy satellites to ground stations
What are the four roles of Intel satellites?
- Early warning (missle launch ect)
- Photo surveillance
- Intercepting transmissions
- Radar
What was the main reason for the US intelligence failure with regards to the TET Offensive
The intelligence network was too big. There was too much information to process.
What was the main reason for the US intelligence failure with regards to the TET Offensive
The intelligence network was too big. There was too much information to process.
What year was the state of Israel formally declared?
What date did the five arab states declare in an all out bid to destroy it?
Also name the 5 arab nations
14 May 1948
15 May 1948
Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq
What is the affect of constant mobilisation of enemy forces for intelligence agencies?
It de-sensities them and conditions them to abnormal activity
What was the root of the intelligence failure that befell Russia in 1941 German Invasion of Russia? Why?
What part of the Intel cycle does this relate to?
Stalin
His obsession with avoiding war and his constant refusal to acknowledge clear Intel that the Germans were about to invade
Relates to dissemination
