Closing Intelligence Gaps: Synchronizing the Collection Management Process
Abstract
Although intelligence reforms in the last decade and a half, improved the overall intelligence process, there is an increased requirement for analyzed information, creating a mismatch between supply and demand. The result is a burden on all facets of the intelligence process. However, if the target, system, or problem requiring analysis is not collected, intelligence fails. Executing collection management under the traditional tasking process, bound by the current lack of synchronizing collection plans, limits innovative and effective ISR operations and prevents timely, agile, and accurate information flow. The US military divides the world into six distinct geographic areas with corresponding commanders managing risk and weighing resources and manpower against threats to maintain battlefield advantage. These combatant commanders must be timely, agile, and accurate in their decision making to keep up with todays fast-paced information environment. The best way to support their decisions is by providing intelligence with sufficient speed, accuracy, and quantity when requested. Analyzing a new collection planning and management framework against relevant case studies, to include combatant commanders highest priority problems, illustrates a path to improving collection management synchronization. Additionally, comparing a more problem-centric technique against the Joint Staffs new proven Joint Strategic Capabilities Planning process builds confidence in its application.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 17, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1051723
Entities
People
- Alison L. Kamataris
Organizations
- Joint Forces Staff College