6. Intelligence Collection Disciplines
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Which disciplines are included in intelligence collection?

  • Military, political, and economic
  • Military, political, economic, social, environmental, health, and cultural (correct)
  • Political, economic, and social
  • Military, political, economic, and social

    • What is the purpose of intelligence collection?

  • To gather secret or covert information
  • To assess available data from a wide range of sources
  • To provide guidance and direction to policymakers/commanders (correct)
  • To inform the spectrum of political and military activities

    • At what levels are intelligence activities conducted?

  • Operational only
  • Tactical only
  • Strategic only
  • Tactical to strategic (correct)

    • Which space-based imagery system is operated by the United States?

    <p>Land satellite multispectral imagery (MSI) system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can degrade the quality of imagery, except for synthetic aperture radar?

    <p>Darkness and adverse weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which discipline focuses on tracking financial transactions to infer adversaries' capabilities and networks?

    <p>Financial intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall objective of tasking and coordination in the intelligence management process?

    <p>To achieve maximum impact from the intelligence effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of HUMINT?

    <p>Obtaining blueprints of facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of SIGINT?

    <p>Intercepting radar signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of MASINT?

    <p>Collecting data from specific technical sensors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of IMINT?

    <p>Analyzing satellite imagery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the five main ways of gathering intelligence known as the 'INTs'?

    <p>ELINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of intelligence collection involves the use of publicly available materials?

    <p>OSINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of intelligence collection relies on information derived from human sources?

    <p>HUMINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of intelligence collection focuses on measuring and analyzing physical attributes of targets?

    <p>MASINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level(s) do the Tasking & Coordination Groups (T & CGs) sit at?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of strategic tasking and coordination?

    <p>To provide strategic direction to intelligence and law enforcement efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is SOCMINT?

    <p>The intelligence of social networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who uses SOCMINT as an important tool?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT one of the intelligence collection disciplines mentioned in the text?

    <p>Medical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of intelligence collection according to the text?

    <p>To provide guidance and direction to policymakers/commanders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what levels are intelligence activities conducted according to the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of GEOINT?

    <p>Geospatial intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of TECHNINT?

    <p>Technical intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of FININT?

    <p>Financial intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of OSINT?

    <p>Open source intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of intelligence collection is often limited by the technological capabilities of the intelligence organization?

    <p>IMINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of intelligence for most nations in the world?

    <p>HUMINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of intelligence collection can provide information that even the most proficient technical collectors cannot?

    <p>HUMINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of intelligence collection involves the use of materials available to the public by intelligence agencies and other adversaries?

    <p>OSINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level(s) do the Tasking & Coordination Groups (T & CGs) sit at?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is SOCMINT?

    <p>Intelligence gathered from social networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who uses SOCMINT as an important tool?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of strategic tasking and coordination?

    <p>To provide strategic direction to the intelligence and law enforcement effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of ELINT?

    <p>Intercepting and analyzing non-communications transmissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of FISINT?

    <p>Intercepting telemetry from weapons systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of MASINT?

    <p>Analyzing data derived from specific technical sensors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of IMINT?

    <p>Exploiting data from visual photography or radar sensors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of OSINT?

    <p>SOCMINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of intelligence for most nations in the world?

    <p>HUMINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which discipline focuses on tracking financial transactions to infer adversaries' capabilities and networks?

    <p>FININT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT a discipline of SIGINT?

    <p>MASINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT a discipline of MASINT?

    <p>IMINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT a discipline of IMINT?

    <p>HUMINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT a discipline of HUMINT?

    <p>Radar intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of OSINT?

    <p>SOCMINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of strategic tasking and coordination?

    <p>To establish priorities for prevention, intelligence, and enforcement opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who uses SOCMINT as an important tool?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level(s) do the Tasking & Coordination Groups (T & CGs) sit at?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT a method of intelligence collection mentioned in the text?

    <p>MASINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following statements about open-source intelligence (OSINT) is true according to the text?

    <p>It can provide information on organizational dynamics and research activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following statements about human intelligence (HUMINT) is true according to the text?

    <p>It can provide key insights into the intentions of an adversary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following statements about intelligence collection capabilities is true according to the text?

    <p>The situation is changing, and less technologically capable nations now have access to information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of GEOINT?

    <p>Imagery intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of TECHNINT?

    <p>Geospatial intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of FININT?

    <p>Technical intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT a limitation of imagery intelligence?

    <p>Synthetic aperture radar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT one of the intelligence collection disciplines mentioned in the text?

    <p>Medical intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of OSINT?

    <p>Monitoring social media platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of intelligence for most nations in the world?

    <p>Open source intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of TECHNINT?

    <p>Technical intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of FININT?

    <p>Financial intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT a method of intelligence collection mentioned in the text?

    <p>SOCMINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall objective of tasking and coordination in the intelligence management process?

    <p>To achieve maximum impact from the intelligence effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of COMINT?

    <p>Intercepting radar transmissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of FISINT?

    <p>Collecting telemetry from weapons systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of MASINT?

    <p>Analyzing non-communications transmissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of IMINT?

    <p>Exploiting data from visual photography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT a method of intelligence collection mentioned in the text?

    <p>TECHNINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of strategic tasking and coordination according to the text?

    <p>To set and amend the control strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of CYBINT/DNINT?

    <p>Intelligence gathered from cyberspace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of SOCMINT?

    <p>Intelligence gathered from social networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a limitation of open-source intelligence (OSINT)?

    <p>OSINT articles in military or scientific journals represent a theoretical or desired capability rather than an actual capability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of sensitive human intelligence (HUMINT) activities?

    <p>Diplomats collecting information about a foreign power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a key advantage of human intelligence (HUMINT) over technical collection systems?

    <p>Access to internal memoranda and to compartmented information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of overt human intelligence (HUMINT) collection activities?

    <p>Diplomats collecting information about a foreign power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intelligence collection is a discipline that provides guidance and direction to policymakers/commanders based on available data from various sources.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intelligence activities are only conducted during times of war.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intelligence collection can include studying the operational environment, hostile forces, and cultural aspects.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: HUMINT is more cost-effective than technical collection systems and does not require a significant technological production base for support?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: SIGINT includes information derived from intercepted communications transmissions?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: MASINT detects information patterns previously exploited by sensors?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: IMINT includes representations of objects reproduced electronically or by optical means on film, electronic display devices, or other media?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Open-source intelligence involves the use of materials available to the public by intelligence agencies and other adversaries.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: HUMINT is the primary source of intelligence for all governments until the technical revolution of the mid to late twentieth century.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Human intelligence can provide key insights into the intentions of an adversary, whereas technical collection systems are often limited to determining capabilities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Most nations, and many sub-national and private organizations, have HUMINT capabilities that they use to collect data on their adversaries and competitors.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Tactical intelligence is used to develop and implement preventive response plans and activities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Tasking & Coordination Groups (T & CGs) sit at level 1, level 2, and level 3.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Strategic tasking and coordination provide the strategic direction to the intelligence and resultant law enforcement effort.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: SOCMINT is the intelligence of social networks and is based on tools and solutions for monitoring social media networks.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geospatial Intelligence is the analysis and visual representation of security-related activities on the earth.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Technical intelligence (TECHNINT) is gathered from analysis of weapons and equipment used by the armed forces of foreign nations, or environmental conditions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Financial intelligence (FININT) focuses on how adversaries fund their operations and assets, as well as mapping the intermediary institutions and/or persons involved in these operations.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tasking and coordination meetings provide the principal method by which leadership control is maintained over the intelligence process.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Intelligence collection disciplines provide guidance and direction to policymakers in support of their decisions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Intelligence activities are only conducted during times of war.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Intelligence is gathered through secret or covert means.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: HUMINT is more cost-effective than technical collection systems?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: SIGINT includes information derived from intercepted communications transmissions?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: MASINT detects information patterns previously exploited by sensors?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: IMINT includes representations of objects reproduced electronically or by optical means?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Tactical intelligence is used to develop and implement response plans and activities to prevent threats.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Strategic tasking and coordination establish priorities for prevention, intelligence, and enforcement opportunities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: SOCMINT is the intelligence of social networks and is obtained through the analytical exploitation of information available on social media.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: CYBINT/DNINT is the intelligence gathered from cyberspace.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Open-source intelligence involves the use of materials available to the public by intelligence agencies and other adversaries.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: HUMINT is the primary source of intelligence for all governments until the technical revolution of the mid to late twentieth century.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Sensitive HUMINT activities may depend upon the same methods as overt activities; however, the sponsor of the activity must be protected from disclosure.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: HUMINT can be used to reveal adversary plans and intentions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) is the analysis and visual representation of security-related activities on the earth?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Technical intelligence (TECHNINT) is gathered from analysis of weapons and equipment used by the armed forces of foreign nations?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Financial intelligence (FININT) focuses on tracking financial transactions to infer adversaries' capabilities, intentions, and networks?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Tasking and coordination meetings provide the principal method by which leadership control is maintained over the intelligence process?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Intelligence collection activities are only conducted during times of war?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Geospatial Intelligence focuses on tracking financial transactions to infer adversaries' capabilities and networks?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: HUMINT is the intelligence gathered from analysis of weapons and equipment used by the armed forces of foreign nations, or environmental conditions?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Open-source intelligence is the primary source of intelligence for all governments.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Human intelligence (HUMINT) includes only covert and clandestine activities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Technical collection systems are often limited to determining adversary capabilities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Open-source intelligence can provide information on organizational dynamics and research activities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: HUMINT is a more cost-effective intelligence collection system compared to technical collection systems?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: MASINT primarily collects data for obtaining finite metric parameters?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: IMINT includes representations of objects reproduced electronically or by optical means?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: SIGINT facilities can monitor communications transmissions from communications satellites?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The proliferation of space-based imagery systems has led to a decrease in the use of imagery products by nations that previously did not have access to them.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Imagery quality is not affected by darkness and adverse weather conditions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Effective use of camouflage, concealment, and deception (CC & D) techniques can lead to accurate conclusions about an observed organization's capabilities and activities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Geospatial Intelligence is produced solely through the integration of imagery intelligence and geospatial information.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Tactical intelligence is used to develop and implement response plans and activities to prevent threats.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Open-source intelligence involves the use of materials available to the public by intelligence agencies and other adversaries.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Geospatial Intelligence is the analysis and visual representation of security-related activities on the earth.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Tasking and coordination meetings provide the principal method by which leadership control is maintained over the intelligence process.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Intelligence Collection Disciplines

    • There are several disciplines of intelligence collection, including:
      • HUMINT (Human Intelligence): gathering information from human sources
      • SIGINT (Signals Intelligence): gathering information from communications transmissions
      • IMINT (Imagery Intelligence): gathering information from aerial and satellite imagery
      • MASINT (Measurement and Signature Intelligence): gathering information from sensors and other technical devices
      • FININT (Financial Intelligence): gathering information on financial transactions and networks
      • GEOINT (Geospatial Intelligence): analyzing and visually representing security-related activities on the earth
      • TECHNINT (Technical Intelligence): gathering information from analysis of weapons and equipment
      • OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence): gathering information from publicly available materials
      • CYBINT/DNINT (Cyber Intelligence/Digital Network Intelligence): gathering information from digital networks
      • SOCMINT (Social Media Intelligence): gathering information from social media networks

    Purpose and Levels of Intelligence Collection

    • The purpose of intelligence collection is to provide guidance and direction to policymakers and commanders based on available data from various sources.
    • Intelligence activities are conducted at multiple levels, including tactical, operational, and strategic.

    Tasking and Coordination

    • Tasking and coordination meetings provide the principal method by which leadership control is maintained over the intelligence process.
    • The role of strategic tasking and coordination is to provide strategic direction to the intelligence and resultant law enforcement effort.

    Limitations of Intelligence Collection

    • Imagery intelligence can be limited by the technological capabilities of the intelligence organization.
    • Open-source intelligence can be limited by the quality and availability of publicly available materials.

    Key Concepts

    • Tasking & Coordination Groups (T & CGs) sit at levels 1, 2, and 3.
    • SOCMINT is used by law enforcement and intelligence agencies to monitor social media networks.
    • HUMINT is more cost-effective than technical collection systems and does not require a significant technological production base for support.
    • SIGINT includes information derived from intercepted communications transmissions.
    • MASINT detects information patterns previously exploited by sensors.
    • IMINT includes representations of objects reproduced electronically or by optical means on film, electronic display devices, or other media.

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