208 - Operational Intelligence (Opintel)

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208.1 Define the purpose of SUPPLOT/EXPLOT.

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All-source intelligence fusion center onboard monitoring the geopolitical situation and foreign military operations within the AO to which a CSG/ESG is assigned. SUPPLOT/EXPLOT provides I&W and updated situational information to the tactical flag command center (TFCC), the ship’s combat information center (CDC), and other warfare commanders via voice reports and chat in order to support warfare commands’ decision-making.

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208.2 Define BMD and state the purpose of BMD missions worldwide.

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BMD is Ballistic Missile Defense - Strategic positioning of point defense capable assets to detect, engage, and destroy ballistic missiles launched by hostile nations and organizations. Example: The announced deployment of four Aegis-equipped US Naval vessels to Rota, Spain, in 2013.

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208.3 What comprises a CSG.

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A carrier strike group (CSG) is typically comprised of one CSG staff, one aircraft carrier (CVN), one air wing (CVW), and one destroyer squadron (DESRON). Each of the organizations maintains it’s own intelligence structure.

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208.3 What comprises a ESG.

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If a requirement exists that a flag or general officer command an ARG/MEU, the formation is referred to as an expeditionary strike group (ESG), which includes an embarked flag or general officer and their associated command element (CE) staff. Regardless of the Service orientation of the commander, the CE consists of both Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Additional surface combatants may or may not be assigned to an ARG/MEU or ESG.

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208.4 Define the SUPPLOT/EXPLOT watch position SICOR.

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Signals Coordinator - Analyzes Communications Intelligence.

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208.4 Define the SUPPLOT/EXPLOT watch position NOA.

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National OPELINT Analyst - Analyzes Electronic Intelligence (Radar signals).

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208.4 Define the SUPPLOT/EXPLOT watch position RDBM.

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Red Database Manager - Track/manage foreign military contact/track data. The analyst will operate the GCCS workstation, managing the database of forces, and maintain a manual plot.

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208.4 Define the SUPPLOT/EXPLOT watch position FIWA.

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Force Watch Assistant - Assistant to the FIWO for the management of EXPLOT/SUPPLOT operations. Assumes duties and responsibilities of the Watch Officer whenever the Watch Officer is absent from the space.

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208.4 Define the SUPPLOT/EXPLOT watch position FIWO.

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Force Watch Officer - Is responsible for overseeing and managing all intelligence activities within EXPLOT/SUPPLOT.

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208.5 Explain the purpose of the CWC doctrine.

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It enables the officer in tactical command (OTC) to wage combat operations against air, surface, and subsurface threats, while carrying out the primary mission of the force.

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208.6 State the Navy’s Counter-piracy Task Force.

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CTF -151

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208.7 What type of intelligence support may operating forces receive from naval intelligence professionals?

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Naval forces maintain such organic intelligence capabilities as photographic interpretation, communications, intelligence analysis, and finished intelligence production; which support not only the commander and embarked forces, but theater and national decision-making as well.

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208.8 Explain the strategic level of intelligence.

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National strategic intelligence is produced for the President, Congress, SECDEF, senior military leaders, and the CCDRs. It is used to develop national strategy and policy, monitor the international situation, prepare military plans, determine major weapon systems and force structure requirements, and conduct strategic operations.

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208.8 Explain the operational level of intelligence.

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Used to describe intelligence support to theater operational forces.

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208.8 Explain the tactical level of intelligence.

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Focuses on combat intelligence, which is used by commanders, planners, and operators for planning and conducting battles, engagements, and special missions.

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208.9 Define and discuss OPINTEL and the intelligence cycle.

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Intelligence required for planning and conducting campaigns and major operations to accomplish strategic objectives within theaters or areas of operations. The process of gathering, evaluating, and using intelligence is known as the intelligence cycle. The cycle consists of 5 phases. (Planning and direction, collection, processing, production, and dissemination)

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208.10 List and describe the Intelligence Disciplines used by OPINTEL Analysts and what do they provide.

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ELINT (electronic intelligence)
COMINT (communications intelligence)
ACINT (acoustic intelligence)
HUMINT (human intelligence)
IMINT (imagery intelligence)
OSINT (open source intelligence)
MASINT (Measurement and Signature intelligence), SIGINT (Signals intelligence)
FISINT (Forgien Instrument Singals intelligence)

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208.11 Describe the difference between Information and Intelligence.

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Intelligence is processed information, meaning that several pieces of information are needed to be able to produce credible, reliable intelligence.

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208.12 Describe how the strategic level of warfare is applied to OPINTEL.

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Assists in developing national strategy and policy, monitor the international situation, assist in developing military plans, assist in determining major weapon systems and force structure requirements, and support the conduct of strategic operations.

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208.12 Describe how the operational level of warfare is applied to OPINTEL.

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Focus on military capabilities and intentions of enemies and adversaries, monitor events in the Joint Force Commander’s area of interest, support the planning and conduct of joint campaigns, and identify adversary centers of gravity.

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208.12 Describe how the tactical level of warfare is applied to OPINTEL.

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Support planning and conducting battles and engagements, provide commanders with information on imminent threats to their forces, and provide commanders with obstacle intelligence.

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208.13 Describe the role of the GCCS-M in performing OPINTEL.

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GCCS is used as the COP (common operating picture), able to disseminate information in real time to all units connected to the link.

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208.14 Explain the purpose of a tear line.

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A tear line is a method of removing information that would cause intelligence to be classified at a certain level. i.e. removing information that would classify an item as Top Secret to allow it to be used in a Secret brief.

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208.15 Explain the purpose of IIR's.

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Intelligence Information Reports are human intelligence (HUMINT) reports written to forward photographs/videotapes/brochures/documents, report information obtained from human sources, and/or convey information obtained as a result of official liaison with friendly foreign country (bilateral) representatives.