Intelligence gathering disciplines

Introduction Since ancient times, intelligence tactics and espionage have evolved and become more complex with the changing of the global landscape and culture. American intelligence, in particular, has seen many changes during its lifetime and continues to adjust to the vicissitudes of the nation—although, these changes have not always been the most effective. History implies that effective transformation rarely occurs during uneventful times. Instead, significant adjustments often result from some type of external disruption—a tragedy, catastrophic event or scandal that exposes the imperfections of the status quo. For example, World War II gave rise to the CIA with the creation of the National Security Act of 1947, the fall of the Soviet…

Intelligence is vital to all commanders to make decisions across the range of military operations. It is a discipline that utilizes information collection and analysis approaches to provide guidance when conducting operational or campaign planning. Some skeptics have described military intelligence as an oxymoron. This specialty focuses on gathering, organizing, analyzing, protecting and disseminating information which has been involved throughout history. The Holy Bible contains one of the…

The formation of the Defense Intelligence Agencies (DIA) Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT) division effectively centralized the Department of Defenses (DoD) MASINT directives and requirements. Prior to the formalization of MASINT as an Intelligence Discipline, every Intelligence Community (IC) agency and military services had their own MASINT related efforts under numerous names and intelligence activities. Formal development of MASINT brought those collective intelligence…

Many people mistakenly view the degree as a general degree with little focus. However, Interdisciplinary Studies is more focused than a general degree. Explaining this subtle difference is key to understanding the degree. An Interdisciplinary Studies degree allows a student to explore several disciplines while working toward a focused degree area of emphasis. All students must also engage in courses to fulfill general education requirements and fulfill the course requirements for their area of…

The intelligence process/piece when it comes to homeland security is a vital component to identifying, deterring and keeping the homeland safe. Without intelligence it would be very hard to assess the threats and know what actions to take to prevent such incidents whether it be international or domestic terrorists attacks. There are many different facets of the complex intelligence gathering and support process. There will a room for improvement in everything we do as a Nation, especially…

Introduction. The United States is the premier superpower in the world. Since World War II the United States technology and capabilities far exceed that of any other country in the world. That distinction bears the weight of making the United States a highly sought after target for other nations who seek to gain information and knowledge about the United States for purposes such as applying that intelligence to their own military operations and capabilities or; worst case scenario, to attempt…

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information was provided. Intelligence is the most powerful asset on the Earth. Information can enable many things from building a bomb, locating a person, to hotwiring a car. This is the reason that Homeland Security has dived so deep in the intelligence…

The United States currently faces many challenges, including a very widespread lack of confidence in its ability to carry out its many missions competently as well as legally. Counterintelligence (CI) is one of the most vital arenas within the United States Intelligence Community (IC), and is aimed at achieving the main goal of protecting the country, both from insider threats and foreign intruders. It is our nation’s shield and sword. While many improvements to this vital system have been made…

Question 1 The intelligence process follows clear steps that help the relevant agencies and practitioners to gather the information and data needed to address and understand a particular issue or problem of interest. The process follows different steps where specific actions are taken to ensure that the intended goals are realized (Shi, 2011). The primary stages of intelligence process include…