Army Signals Intelligence Training in the Brigade Combat Team Preparing for Large-Scale Combat Operations
Abstract
The Brigade Combat Team (BCT) operates at the tactical edge conducting combat operations around the world. The purpose of this thesis is to identify SIGINT training gaps in the BCT in accordance with large-scale combat operations (LSCO) requirements. The SIGINT platoon in the Military Intelligence Company (MICO) is the only SIGINT collection asset currently in the Division. The central focus of this thesis is on Army SIGINT training in the BCT in order to support the brigade commander to make timely decisions during LSCO. This research examines the training characteristics for the SIGINT platoon in the BCT during LSCO. This thesis uses qualitative research and applies a comparative case study methodology to organizational documents, theses, monographs, historical reports, and recorded observations from practitioners in the field to help highlight the gap between current SIGINT training and requirements during LSCO. In order to illustrate training characteristics, multiple historical contexts from Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom 1 help drive SIGINT training variables in order to operate in the modern operating environment. This thesis concludes with recommendations to address institutional and operational Army SIGINT training requirements in the BCT in preparation for LSCO.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 14, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1085027
Entities
People
- Nicholas R. Haines
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College