Human Processes in Intelligence Analysis: Phase I Overview
Abstract
This report provides an overview of the results of a study entitled 'Investigation of Methodologies and Techniques for Intelligence Analysis.' The goal of this study was to develop a framework for understanding human processes in intelligence analysis. An understanding of these processes will be useful during the development or evaluation of training procedures, doctrine, and system requirements for automated support to analysts. The approach taken in this project was a parallel development of intelligence production models and a cognitive model of intelligence analysis. The Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) production Model (AD-A086 455) developed under this project and an existing Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) production model were used as the basis for developing a generic model of intelligence production, described in this Overview. The generic production model includes a description of the hierarchical flow of intelligence data, tasking, etc., as well as a listing of critical variables influencing analysis. A detailed review of the psychological literature described in AD-A086 451, combined with the production models, led to development of a descriptive model of cognitive processes described in this overview. This overview also explores some of the implications of the cognitive model for training developments, system development, and organizational control of intelligence production. The cognitive model will be extended and these implications will be examined in greater detail during Phase II of this project. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA086503
Entities
People
- Christine A . Montgomery
- John R. Thompson
- Robert V. Katter