The Effectiveness of Intelligence Gathering Techniques

Abstract

Since the beginnings of humankind, actionable intelligence gathering has and will be an inherent part of warfare, whether it is between warring tribal clans or armies. Intelligence gathering techniques differ between the ethical and moral beliefs between countries. Some countries, such as France in 1950s Algeria, use torture while some countries, such as the U.S. today, refrain from physical torture. The U.S. spends billions of dollars in advanced technology and on detention centers where suspected and convicted insurgents are kept in good conditions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 18, 2008
Accession Number
AD1121505

Entities

People

  • Joel Dawson

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Collateral Damage
  • Correctional Facilities
  • Department Of State
  • English Language
  • Geneva Conventions
  • Governments
  • Human Intelligence
  • Insurgency
  • Intelligence Collection
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Judiciary
  • Law
  • Law Enforcement
  • Law Enforcement Officers
  • Military Tribunals
  • New York
  • Paratroopers
  • Police
  • Prisoners
  • Terrorists
  • United States

Readers

  • Criminal Law
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies