Intelligence: A Personal, Inherent, Function of Command

Abstract

This thesis suggests that commanders must accept the responsibility for intelligence as a personal, inherent, function of command. Commanders most dissatisfied with intelligence least understand its function, capabilities, and limitations. They lack a thorough understanding of intelligence, thus they fail to directly participate in the process, and their involvement is critical to success. Intelligence doctrine--the foundation of instruction in professional schools--fails to increase understanding and forcefully encourage the commander's participation. This thesis further suggests that doctrine reinforces past and present tendencies relating to intelligence, causing many commanders to fail to see intelligence as a personal, inherent, function of command. Intelligence; Command; Marine Corps intelligence; Operation DESERT STORM.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA256139

Entities

People

  • Michael D. Kuszewski

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aerial Photography
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Command And Control
  • Human Behavior
  • Intelligence Cycle
  • Intelligence Products
  • Military Education
  • Military Intelligence
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Reconnaissance
  • Second World War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Economics
  • Geospatial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Analytics
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies