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Which disciplines are included in intelligence collection?
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?
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?
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?
Which space-based imagery system is operated by the United States?
What can degrade the quality of imagery, except for synthetic aperture radar?
What can degrade the quality of imagery, except for synthetic aperture radar?
Which discipline focuses on tracking financial transactions to infer adversaries' capabilities and networks?
Which discipline focuses on tracking financial transactions to infer adversaries' capabilities and networks?
What is the overall objective of tasking and coordination in the intelligence management process?
What is the overall objective of tasking and coordination in the intelligence management process?
Which one of the following is an example of HUMINT?
Which one of the following is an example of HUMINT?
Which one of the following is an example of SIGINT?
Which one of the following is an example of SIGINT?
Which one of the following is an example of MASINT?
Which one of the following is an example of MASINT?
Which one of the following is an example of IMINT?
Which one of the following is an example of IMINT?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five main ways of gathering intelligence known as the 'INTs'?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five main ways of gathering intelligence known as the 'INTs'?
Which method of intelligence collection involves the use of publicly available materials?
Which method of intelligence collection involves the use of publicly available materials?
Which method of intelligence collection relies on information derived from human sources?
Which method of intelligence collection relies on information derived from human sources?
Which method of intelligence collection focuses on measuring and analyzing physical attributes of targets?
Which method of intelligence collection focuses on measuring and analyzing physical attributes of targets?
Which level(s) do the Tasking & Coordination Groups (T & CGs) sit at?
Which level(s) do the Tasking & Coordination Groups (T & CGs) sit at?
What is the role of strategic tasking and coordination?
What is the role of strategic tasking and coordination?
What is SOCMINT?
What is SOCMINT?
Who uses SOCMINT as an important tool?
Who uses SOCMINT as an important tool?
Which one of the following is NOT one of the intelligence collection disciplines mentioned in the text?
Which one of the following is NOT one of the intelligence collection disciplines mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of intelligence collection according to the text?
What is the purpose of intelligence collection according to the text?
At what levels are intelligence activities conducted according to the text?
At what levels are intelligence activities conducted according to the text?
Which one of the following is an example of GEOINT?
Which one of the following is an example of GEOINT?
Which one of the following is an example of TECHNINT?
Which one of the following is an example of TECHNINT?
Which one of the following is an example of FININT?
Which one of the following is an example of FININT?
Which one of the following is an example of OSINT?
Which one of the following is an example of OSINT?
Which method of intelligence collection is often limited by the technological capabilities of the intelligence organization?
Which method of intelligence collection is often limited by the technological capabilities of the intelligence organization?
What is the primary source of intelligence for most nations in the world?
What is the primary source of intelligence for most nations in the world?
Which method of intelligence collection can provide information that even the most proficient technical collectors cannot?
Which method of intelligence collection can provide information that even the most proficient technical collectors cannot?
Which method of intelligence collection involves the use of materials available to the public by intelligence agencies and other adversaries?
Which method of intelligence collection involves the use of materials available to the public by intelligence agencies and other adversaries?
Which level(s) do the Tasking & Coordination Groups (T & CGs) sit at?
Which level(s) do the Tasking & Coordination Groups (T & CGs) sit at?
What is SOCMINT?
What is SOCMINT?
Who uses SOCMINT as an important tool?
Who uses SOCMINT as an important tool?
What is the role of strategic tasking and coordination?
What is the role of strategic tasking and coordination?
Which one of the following is an example of ELINT?
Which one of the following is an example of ELINT?
Which one of the following is an example of FISINT?
Which one of the following is an example of FISINT?
Which one of the following is an example of MASINT?
Which one of the following is an example of MASINT?
Which one of the following is an example of IMINT?
Which one of the following is an example of IMINT?
Which one of the following is an example of OSINT?
Which one of the following is an example of OSINT?
What is the primary source of intelligence for most nations in the world?
What is the primary source of intelligence for most nations in the world?
Which discipline focuses on tracking financial transactions to infer adversaries' capabilities and networks?
Which discipline focuses on tracking financial transactions to infer adversaries' capabilities and networks?
Which one of the following is NOT a discipline of SIGINT?
Which one of the following is NOT a discipline of SIGINT?
Which one of the following is NOT a discipline of MASINT?
Which one of the following is NOT a discipline of MASINT?
Which one of the following is NOT a discipline of IMINT?
Which one of the following is NOT a discipline of IMINT?
Which one of the following is NOT a discipline of HUMINT?
Which one of the following is NOT a discipline of HUMINT?
Which one of the following is an example of OSINT?
Which one of the following is an example of OSINT?
What is the purpose of strategic tasking and coordination?
What is the purpose of strategic tasking and coordination?
Who uses SOCMINT as an important tool?
Who uses SOCMINT as an important tool?
Which level(s) do the Tasking & Coordination Groups (T & CGs) sit at?
Which level(s) do the Tasking & Coordination Groups (T & CGs) sit at?
Which one of the following is NOT a method of intelligence collection mentioned in the text?
Which one of the following is NOT a method of intelligence collection mentioned in the text?
Which one of the following statements about open-source intelligence (OSINT) is true according to the text?
Which one of the following statements about open-source intelligence (OSINT) is true according to the text?
Which one of the following statements about human intelligence (HUMINT) is true according to the text?
Which one of the following statements about human intelligence (HUMINT) is true according to the text?
Which one of the following statements about intelligence collection capabilities is true according to the text?
Which one of the following statements about intelligence collection capabilities is true according to the text?
Which one of the following is an example of GEOINT?
Which one of the following is an example of GEOINT?
Which one of the following is an example of TECHNINT?
Which one of the following is an example of TECHNINT?
Which one of the following is an example of FININT?
Which one of the following is an example of FININT?
Which one of the following is NOT a limitation of imagery intelligence?
Which one of the following is NOT a limitation of imagery intelligence?
Which one of the following is NOT one of the intelligence collection disciplines mentioned in the text?
Which one of the following is NOT one of the intelligence collection disciplines mentioned in the text?
Which one of the following is an example of OSINT?
Which one of the following is an example of OSINT?
What is the primary source of intelligence for most nations in the world?
What is the primary source of intelligence for most nations in the world?
Which one of the following is an example of TECHNINT?
Which one of the following is an example of TECHNINT?
Which one of the following is an example of FININT?
Which one of the following is an example of FININT?
Which one of the following is NOT a method of intelligence collection mentioned in the text?
Which one of the following is NOT a method of intelligence collection mentioned in the text?
What is the overall objective of tasking and coordination in the intelligence management process?
What is the overall objective of tasking and coordination in the intelligence management process?
Which one of the following is an example of COMINT?
Which one of the following is an example of COMINT?
Which one of the following is an example of FISINT?
Which one of the following is an example of FISINT?
Which one of the following is an example of MASINT?
Which one of the following is an example of MASINT?
Which one of the following is an example of IMINT?
Which one of the following is an example of IMINT?
Which one of the following is NOT a method of intelligence collection mentioned in the text?
Which one of the following is NOT a method of intelligence collection mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of strategic tasking and coordination according to the text?
What is the purpose of strategic tasking and coordination according to the text?
Which one of the following is an example of CYBINT/DNINT?
Which one of the following is an example of CYBINT/DNINT?
Which one of the following is an example of SOCMINT?
Which one of the following is an example of SOCMINT?
Which one of the following is a limitation of open-source intelligence (OSINT)?
Which one of the following is a limitation of open-source intelligence (OSINT)?
Which one of the following is an example of sensitive human intelligence (HUMINT) activities?
Which one of the following is an example of sensitive human intelligence (HUMINT) activities?
Which one of the following is a key advantage of human intelligence (HUMINT) over technical collection systems?
Which one of the following is a key advantage of human intelligence (HUMINT) over technical collection systems?
Which one of the following is an example of overt human intelligence (HUMINT) collection activities?
Which one of the following is an example of overt human intelligence (HUMINT) collection activities?
Intelligence collection is a discipline that provides guidance and direction to policymakers/commanders based on available data from various sources.
Intelligence collection is a discipline that provides guidance and direction to policymakers/commanders based on available data from various sources.
Intelligence activities are only conducted during times of war.
Intelligence activities are only conducted during times of war.
Intelligence collection can include studying the operational environment, hostile forces, and cultural aspects.
Intelligence collection can include studying the operational environment, hostile forces, and cultural aspects.
True or false: HUMINT is more cost-effective than technical collection systems and does not require a significant technological production base for support?
True or false: HUMINT is more cost-effective than technical collection systems and does not require a significant technological production base for support?
True or false: SIGINT includes information derived from intercepted communications transmissions?
True or false: SIGINT includes information derived from intercepted communications transmissions?
True or false: MASINT detects information patterns previously exploited by sensors?
True or false: MASINT detects information patterns previously exploited by sensors?
True or false: IMINT includes representations of objects reproduced electronically or by optical means on film, electronic display devices, or other media?
True or false: IMINT includes representations of objects reproduced electronically or by optical means on film, electronic display devices, or other media?
True or false: Open-source intelligence involves the use of materials available to the public by intelligence agencies and other adversaries.
True or false: Open-source intelligence involves the use of materials available to the public by intelligence agencies and other adversaries.
True or false: HUMINT is the primary source of intelligence for all governments until the technical revolution of the mid to late twentieth century.
True or false: HUMINT is the primary source of intelligence for all governments until the technical revolution of the mid to late twentieth century.
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.
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.
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.
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.
True or false: Tactical intelligence is used to develop and implement preventive response plans and activities.
True or false: Tactical intelligence is used to develop and implement preventive response plans and activities.
True or false: The Tasking & Coordination Groups (T & CGs) sit at level 1, level 2, and level 3.
True or false: The Tasking & Coordination Groups (T & CGs) sit at level 1, level 2, and level 3.
True or false: Strategic tasking and coordination provide the strategic direction to the intelligence and resultant law enforcement effort.
True or false: Strategic tasking and coordination provide the strategic direction to the intelligence and resultant law enforcement effort.
True or false: SOCMINT is the intelligence of social networks and is based on tools and solutions for monitoring social media networks.
True or false: SOCMINT is the intelligence of social networks and is based on tools and solutions for monitoring social media networks.
Geospatial Intelligence is the analysis and visual representation of security-related activities on the earth.
Geospatial Intelligence is the analysis and visual representation of security-related activities on the earth.
Technical intelligence (TECHNINT) is gathered from analysis of weapons and equipment used by the armed forces of foreign nations, or environmental conditions.
Technical intelligence (TECHNINT) is gathered from analysis of weapons and equipment used by the armed forces of foreign nations, or environmental conditions.
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.
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.
Tasking and coordination meetings provide the principal method by which leadership control is maintained over the intelligence process.
Tasking and coordination meetings provide the principal method by which leadership control is maintained over the intelligence process.
True or false: Intelligence collection disciplines provide guidance and direction to policymakers in support of their decisions.
True or false: Intelligence collection disciplines provide guidance and direction to policymakers in support of their decisions.
True or false: Intelligence activities are only conducted during times of war.
True or false: Intelligence activities are only conducted during times of war.
True or false: Intelligence is gathered through secret or covert means.
True or false: Intelligence is gathered through secret or covert means.
True or false: HUMINT is more cost-effective than technical collection systems?
True or false: HUMINT is more cost-effective than technical collection systems?
True or false: SIGINT includes information derived from intercepted communications transmissions?
True or false: SIGINT includes information derived from intercepted communications transmissions?
True or false: MASINT detects information patterns previously exploited by sensors?
True or false: MASINT detects information patterns previously exploited by sensors?
True or false: IMINT includes representations of objects reproduced electronically or by optical means?
True or false: IMINT includes representations of objects reproduced electronically or by optical means?
True or false: Tactical intelligence is used to develop and implement response plans and activities to prevent threats.
True or false: Tactical intelligence is used to develop and implement response plans and activities to prevent threats.
True or false: Strategic tasking and coordination establish priorities for prevention, intelligence, and enforcement opportunities.
True or false: Strategic tasking and coordination establish priorities for prevention, intelligence, and enforcement opportunities.
True or false: SOCMINT is the intelligence of social networks and is obtained through the analytical exploitation of information available on social media.
True or false: SOCMINT is the intelligence of social networks and is obtained through the analytical exploitation of information available on social media.
True or false: CYBINT/DNINT is the intelligence gathered from cyberspace.
True or false: CYBINT/DNINT is the intelligence gathered from cyberspace.
True or false: Open-source intelligence involves the use of materials available to the public by intelligence agencies and other adversaries.
True or false: Open-source intelligence involves the use of materials available to the public by intelligence agencies and other adversaries.
True or false: HUMINT is the primary source of intelligence for all governments until the technical revolution of the mid to late twentieth century.
True or false: HUMINT is the primary source of intelligence for all governments until the technical revolution of the mid to late twentieth century.
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.
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.
True or false: HUMINT can be used to reveal adversary plans and intentions.
True or false: HUMINT can be used to reveal adversary plans and intentions.
True or false: Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) is the analysis and visual representation of security-related activities on the earth?
True or false: Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) is the analysis and visual representation of security-related activities on the earth?
True or false: Technical intelligence (TECHNINT) is gathered from analysis of weapons and equipment used by the armed forces of foreign nations?
True or false: Technical intelligence (TECHNINT) is gathered from analysis of weapons and equipment used by the armed forces of foreign nations?
True or false: Financial intelligence (FININT) focuses on tracking financial transactions to infer adversaries' capabilities, intentions, and networks?
True or false: Financial intelligence (FININT) focuses on tracking financial transactions to infer adversaries' capabilities, intentions, and networks?
True or false: Tasking and coordination meetings provide the principal method by which leadership control is maintained over the intelligence process?
True or false: Tasking and coordination meetings provide the principal method by which leadership control is maintained over the intelligence process?
True or false: Intelligence collection activities are only conducted during times of war?
True or false: Intelligence collection activities are only conducted during times of war?
True or false: Geospatial Intelligence focuses on tracking financial transactions to infer adversaries' capabilities and networks?
True or false: Geospatial Intelligence focuses on tracking financial transactions to infer adversaries' capabilities and networks?
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?
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?
True or false: Open-source intelligence is the primary source of intelligence for all governments.
True or false: Open-source intelligence is the primary source of intelligence for all governments.
True or false: Human intelligence (HUMINT) includes only covert and clandestine activities.
True or false: Human intelligence (HUMINT) includes only covert and clandestine activities.
True or false: Technical collection systems are often limited to determining adversary capabilities.
True or false: Technical collection systems are often limited to determining adversary capabilities.
True or false: Open-source intelligence can provide information on organizational dynamics and research activities.
True or false: Open-source intelligence can provide information on organizational dynamics and research activities.
True or false: HUMINT is a more cost-effective intelligence collection system compared to technical collection systems?
True or false: HUMINT is a more cost-effective intelligence collection system compared to technical collection systems?
True or false: MASINT primarily collects data for obtaining finite metric parameters?
True or false: MASINT primarily collects data for obtaining finite metric parameters?
True or false: IMINT includes representations of objects reproduced electronically or by optical means?
True or false: IMINT includes representations of objects reproduced electronically or by optical means?
True or false: SIGINT facilities can monitor communications transmissions from communications satellites?
True or false: SIGINT facilities can monitor communications transmissions from communications satellites?
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.
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.
True or false: Imagery quality is not affected by darkness and adverse weather conditions.
True or false: Imagery quality is not affected by darkness and adverse weather conditions.
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.
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.
True or false: Geospatial Intelligence is produced solely through the integration of imagery intelligence and geospatial information.
True or false: Geospatial Intelligence is produced solely through the integration of imagery intelligence and geospatial information.
True or false: Tactical intelligence is used to develop and implement response plans and activities to prevent threats.
True or false: Tactical intelligence is used to develop and implement response plans and activities to prevent threats.
True or false: Open-source intelligence involves the use of materials available to the public by intelligence agencies and other adversaries.
True or false: Open-source intelligence involves the use of materials available to the public by intelligence agencies and other adversaries.
True or false: Geospatial Intelligence is the analysis and visual representation of security-related activities on the earth.
True or false: Geospatial Intelligence is the analysis and visual representation of security-related activities on the earth.
True or false: Tasking and coordination meetings provide the principal method by which leadership control is maintained over the intelligence process.
True or false: Tasking and coordination meetings provide the principal method by which leadership control is maintained over the intelligence process.
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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