The Structure of Combat Intelligence Ratings

Abstract

Previous research has indicated that ratings of tactical intelligence data on the dimensions of accuracy and reliability are inadequate to convey the analysts' perception of the quality of the data. Forty messages derived from 28th Infantry Division files for the Battle of the Bulge were rated by 55 enlisted intelligence analysts on each of 50 scales, including the current Accuracy/Reliability scales. These ratings were factor-analyzed to determine the underlying judgment structure. Three basic dimensions emerged, tentatively labeled Accuracy, Relevance, and Directness. Both the current scales are closely related to the Accuracy dimension. The stability of these three dimensions remains to be evaluated. The implications of this judgment structure for quality ratings of combat intelligence data merit further exploration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA060321

Entities

People

  • Murray S. Miron
  • Samuel M. Patten
  • Stanley M. Halpin

Organizations

  • SRC Inc.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Army Intelligence
  • Artillery
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Intelligence Analysts
  • Military Personnel
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Regression Analysis
  • Social Sciences
  • Standards
  • Students
  • Tactical Intelligence
  • Three Dimensional
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Geospatial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Analytics
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.