Outline Broad Topic #5: Using two examples covered in H100, analyze the efficacy of various techniques used by military units to obtain actionable intelligence in order to achieve mission success. What factors have proved, over time to be the greatest obstacles to obtaining actionable intelligence? In your analysis, be sure to address what techniques appear to be most favored by military forces—and why. How effective have such techniques been in the past and how effective do you believe they will be in the near future? In your conclusion, identify the techniques you believe will best help U.S. Soldiers obtain actionable intelligence in the contemporary operating environment. Narrow Topic: Intimidation and perception are obstacles that hamper the collection of information used for actionable intelligence. Counterinsurgency operations and humanitarian efforts continue to increase the availability of valuable information to assist in the gathering of actionable intelligence. Thesis: Actionable intelligence is gathered using both humanitarian and counterinsurgency techniques. Soldiers earn the trust of the local populace trust and gather intelligence information for mission success. I. Introduction/Overview A. Benefits of actionable intelligence B. Use of actionable intelligence for preparation of operations II. Factors that have not contributed tangible information for actionable intelligence gathering A. Insurgent intimidation of the local populace limits the communication to the with coalition forces. B. Perception is a barrier that tends to hamper the collection of intelligence information III. Counterinsurgency techniques that have proven to provide valuable information for actionab... ... middle of paper ... ...their pride and self- esteem. The use of counterinsurgency operations not only assisted the locals but providedbut set the stage for the locals to provide tangible information to the U.S. military that was subsequently used for actionable intelligence during full spectrum operations. References “Imperial Grunts: With the Army Special Forces in the Philippines and Afghanistan-laboratories of counterinsurgency” “Winning the Peace: The Requirement for Full-Spectrum Operations” “U.S. Military Humanitarian Efforts Planned for 99 Nations” (13 July 2006), Retrieved July 21, 2010 from http://www.america.gov/st/washfile-english/2006/July/20060712172520berehellek0.4737207.html Wikipedia, War in Afghanistan (2001-Present), Retrieved July 21, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_Afghanistan_(2001%E2%80%93present)
(U) Background: Over the course of United States history the Army has made changes to how it engages its foreign enemies. These tactics techniques and procedures are the result of lessons learned during conflict, mistakes made under fire, and the results of a nation at war. As a result the IPB process has changed to accommodate a dynamic and often fluid battlefield. However this has not changed the core concept behind IPB, the four steps still remain an integral part of the Commanders Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), and are essential in war gaming. IPB assist in providing valuable Intelligence to the War Fighter throughout all phases of operations. This paper will cover each step of the IPB Process as well as discuss products associated with each of those steps and how these products can be an asset to the Commander and the War Fighter.
increase the effectiveness of the operation. This way of fighting may come to light in the near
In conclusion it takes the willingness to trust our local partners during war and having tactical patience in order to be successful in our mission that we are trying to accomplish. This will result in gained trust between our military partners and local leaders. Without this trust and patience future operations like these could replay as they have during this mission.
The pros of electronic surveillance are extensive. The ability for agents of the United States Intelligence Community (IC) to intercept and process communications and information from foreign powers, agents of foreign powers, international terrorist organizations, and others who seek to engage in activities with such groups, provides the ...
The Battle of Kamdesh was fought in Afghanistan during the Afghan War. It is an occurrence in the ongoing NATO campaign of the Operation Enduring Freedom since the year 2001. It was one of the bloodiest battles the USA forces engaged in during this campaign against the Taliban insurgents. The Taliban insurgents, assisted by local Nuristan militias, attacked Kamdesh, which is an American combat outpost, located deep in the Nuristan tribal Areas. They carried out a well-coordinated attack on the outpost, leading to a breach and an overrun of the post. This paper, seeks to analyze why, when, how, and what were the resulting impact of the battle.
For the American intelligence community, George Washington is considered the father of intelligence. The introduction of the intelligence concept and its application in some missions during the early days of America helped America’s Founding Fathers to succeed against t...
The Ugly American was written in 1958 and was meant to be an indictment on the U.S. government’s failures in foreign policy. The book provides valuable lessons that we can learn from today as special operators. I will use several stories and characters in this book and my own personal stories to explore if the Special Operatives (SO) Imperatives were applied and analyze if we as Special Operations Forces (SOF) are applying them well today. We, as SOF, should never be afraid of learning new principals or examining principals from the past to see if they are applicable. The Ugly American is a good example of a work from the past, even though it is fiction, which we can learn from today.
This is not to assert that the use of the aforementioned are unquestionably productive since they tend to produce undesirable collateral damage (and create political repercussions) but that they are cost-effective when compared to having men on the ground.... ... middle of paper ... ... The problem is that the allegation is a generalization and the varying policies must be studied separately on their own merits as to whether they are related or not.
Intelligence failure was one of the main reasons why the Tet offensive happened. The allies undergo a failure of intelligence before Tet, a failure that helped plan the stages for changes in the strategies of the US. The four parts of intelligence are crucial in determining the actions of the enemy. The four tasks consist of collection of information, the analysis of the information, the decision to respond to a warning issued in the analytical stage, dissemination of the order to respond to the field co...
This paper will critically analyze Task Force Ranger (TFR) in Mogadishu, Somalia while supporting the United Nations Operations in Somalia. The lack of combined nations shared intelligence and proper course of action analysis lead to the military defeat of Task Force Ranger in Somalia. Battle analysis of the Battle of Mogadishu reveals that inaccurate intelligence played a decisive role in the battle and could of lead to alternative ending.
Through the progression of the years, the intelligence operation within the United States government has changed tremendously over the last decades for both domestic and foreign intelligence. The intelligence community has grown and has evolved into executing different roles within the government; this includes law enforcement and government agencies. Both law enforcement and intelligence organizations have recognized the necessity to collaborate and exchange data in eliminating high security risks. The September 11 attacks also led to the expansion of more agencies and organizations to combat
a comprehensive research service. Retrieved May 2, 2004, from Terrorist Attack by Al Qaeda: http://www.fas.org/irp/crs/033104.pdf. Gunaratna, R. (2005, September). Retrieved September 2005, from http://strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/parameters/articles/05spring/henzel.pdf. Gunaratna, R. (n.d.).
Counterintelligence (CI) is defined as, “information gathered and activities conducted to identify, deceive, exploit, disrupt, or protected against espionage, other intelligence activities, sabotage, or assassination conducted for or on behalf of foreign powers, organizations or persons, or their agents, or international terrorist organizations or activities. ” The citizenry of the United States on the U.S. Government is the focus of the examination of counter intelligence of citizenry on its national government. Data collected and research performed by James Riedel seeks to establish the citizens as a network of spies on the U.S. Government. The spying of citizens on the government is referred to as “espionage” . Counter Intelligence as acts of espionage committed by U.S. citizens is described by Riedel as short in duration and “poorly paid” .
When comparing and contrasting U. S. military operations and capabilities with regard to regular versus irregular warfare it is important to understand the definition of irregular and the spectrum of conflict. In recent history, the term “irregular warfare” has been used interchangeably with or alongside insurgency and counterinsurgency warfare. This usage and comparison is too narrow. ...
The complex issue of humanitarian intervention is widely argued and inherently controversial. Humanitarian intervention involves the coercive action of states intervening in areas for the sole purpose of preventing or halting the killing or suffering of the people there. (1, 9, 5) It is an issue argued fervently amongst restrictionists and counter-restrictionists, who debate over whether humanitarian intervention is a breach of international law or a moral requirement. (10) Restrictionists argue that Articles 2 (7) and 2 (4) of the United Nations (UN) Charter render forcible humanitarian intervention illegal. The only legitimate exception to this, they claim, is the right to self defence, as enshrined in Article 51 of the UN Charter. (1-472) This position is contested by counter-restrictionists, who insist that any and all nations have the right, and the responsibility, to prevent humanitarian disasters. (8-5) Despite the declaration of a ‘new world order’, the post-Cold war world has not been a more peaceful one: regional and ethnic conflicts have, in fact, proliferated. Between 1989 and 1993, for example, thirteen new peacekeeping operations were launched by th...