Leveraging the Past to Prepare for the Future of Air Force Intelligence Analysis

Abstract

Irregular warfare (IW)2 has been a primary focus of the U.S. military since the attacks of 9/11. Nearly three-quarters of active-duty U.S. Air Force (USAF) personnel have joined the service since that time,3 and many have limited experience in supporting operations other than IW. Although the nation continues to be engaged in IW operations, the 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review and recent USAF vision signal that the USAF must also be prepared to support a broader range of operations. The deputy chief of staff (DCS) for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) asked the RAND Corporation to recommend steps the USAF can take to provide intelligence analysis that supports a broader range of potential service and combatant commander needs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1085118

Entities

People

  • Abbie Tingstad
  • Alexander Stephenson
  • Amado Cordova
  • Brien Alkire
  • D. S. George
  • Dale Benedetti
  • David Ochmanek
  • Erik Nemeth
  • Irina Danescu
  • Jessie Riposo
  • Julia Pollak
  • Lance Menthe
  • Lawrence M. Hanser
  • Timothy Smith
  • William Fry

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

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  • Air Force
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • Information Systems
  • Intelligence Community (United States)
  • Intelligence Cycle
  • International Relations
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Surveillance
  • Warfare

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