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?

Land satellite multispectral imagery (MSI) system Signup and view all the answers

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

Darkness and adverse weather Signup and view all the answers

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

Financial intelligence Signup and view all the answers

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

To achieve maximum impact from the intelligence effort Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of HUMINT?

Obtaining blueprints of facilities Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of SIGINT?

Intercepting radar signals Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of MASINT?

Collecting data from specific technical sensors Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of IMINT?

Analyzing satellite imagery 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'?

ELINT Signup and view all the answers

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

OSINT Signup and view all the answers

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

HUMINT Signup and view all the answers

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

MASINT Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of strategic tasking and coordination?

To provide strategic direction to intelligence and law enforcement efforts Signup and view all the answers

What is SOCMINT?

The intelligence of social networks Signup and view all the answers

Who uses SOCMINT as an important tool?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Medical Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of GEOINT?

Geospatial intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of TECHNINT?

Technical intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of FININT?

Financial intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of OSINT?

Open source intelligence Signup and view all the answers

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

IMINT Signup and view all the answers

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

HUMINT Signup and view all the answers

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

HUMINT 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?

OSINT Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is SOCMINT?

Intelligence gathered from social networks Signup and view all the answers

Who uses SOCMINT as an important tool?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of strategic tasking and coordination?

To provide strategic direction to the intelligence and law enforcement effort Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of ELINT?

Intercepting and analyzing non-communications transmissions Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of FISINT?

Intercepting telemetry from weapons systems Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of MASINT?

Analyzing data derived from specific technical sensors Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of IMINT?

Exploiting data from visual photography or radar sensors Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of OSINT?

SOCMINT Signup and view all the answers

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

HUMINT Signup and view all the answers

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

FININT Signup and view all the answers

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

MASINT Signup and view all the answers

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

IMINT Signup and view all the answers

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

HUMINT Signup and view all the answers

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

Radar intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of OSINT?

SOCMINT Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of strategic tasking and coordination?

To establish priorities for prevention, intelligence, and enforcement opportunities Signup and view all the answers

Who uses SOCMINT as an important tool?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

MASINT Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which one of the following is an example of GEOINT?

Imagery intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of TECHNINT?

Geospatial intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of FININT?

Technical intelligence Signup and view all the answers

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

Synthetic aperture radar Signup and view all the answers

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

Medical intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of OSINT?

Monitoring social media platforms Signup and view all the answers

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

Open source intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of TECHNINT?

Technical intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of FININT?

Financial intelligence Signup and view all the answers

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

SOCMINT Signup and view all the answers

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

To achieve maximum impact from the intelligence effort Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of COMINT?

Intercepting radar transmissions Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of FISINT?

Collecting telemetry from weapons systems Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of MASINT?

Analyzing non-communications transmissions Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of IMINT?

Exploiting data from visual photography Signup and view all the answers

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

TECHNINT Signup and view all the answers

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

To set and amend the control strategy Signup and view all the answers

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

Intelligence gathered from cyberspace Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of SOCMINT?

Intelligence gathered from social networks Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Diplomats collecting information about a foreign power. Signup and view all the answers

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

Access to internal memoranda and to compartmented information. Signup and view all the answers

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

Diplomats collecting information about a foreign power. 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.

True Signup and view all the answers

Intelligence activities are only conducted during times of war.

False Signup and view all the answers

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

True 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?

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

False 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?

True 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.

True 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.

True 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.

True 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.

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True 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.

True 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.

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True 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.

True 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.

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True 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.

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True 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.

True 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.

True 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.

True Signup and view all the answers

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

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

True 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?

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True 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?

True Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

False 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?

False Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True 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.

False Signup and view all the answers

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

False 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.

False Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

True 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.

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True 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.

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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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