Module 3 - Direction Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the purpose of direction and planning in intelligence?
To provide guidance on what intel is needed, set objectives and priorities, and align intel activities with decision makers.
How is direction typically given in intelligence operations?
Through formal tasking orders, verbal guidance in meetings, and implied direction from policy shifts.
What is explicit direction?
Clearly stated requirements with specific details.
What is implied direction?
Inferred from broader goals without being explicitly stated, such as shifting focus during civil unrest.
What characterizes active receipt of direction?
Engaging with decision-makers, seeking clarification, and confirming details.
What characterizes passive receipt of direction?
Listening without inquiry and accepting guidance at face value.
What steps should be followed when receiving direction?
Listen actively, ask clarifying questions, restate direction, identify challenges, establish feedback loops, and confirm agreement.
What are Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs)?
Key questions prioritized by commanders to support decision-making, focused on threats or areas of interest.
What are Specific Intelligence Requirements (SIRs)?
Tactical tasks that break down PIRs into actionable intelligence needs.
How do Intel Requirements differ from Information Requirements?
Intel requirements are decision-focused, while info requirements provide broader context.
What makes a good PIR?
Broad but decision-focused, predictive, aligned with strategic goals, and clearly articulated.
What is the Tree of Knowledge model in intel planning?
PIR is the root, branches into areas of interest, then detailed SIRs as smaller branches/leaves.
What is collection planning?
The process of gathering data to answer intel requirements using various sources.
What is the role of a Collection Manager?
Manages assets, prioritizes requirements, tasks sources, and ensures data meets needs.
What is the role of an Analyst in collection planning?
Drafts plans, specifies intel types, collaborates with managers, and monitors the collection process.
What is an Intelligence Collection Plan?
A formal document detailing how intel requirements will be met, including sources, timelines, and priorities.
