Beyond Desert Storm -- Conducting Intelligence Collection Management Operations in the Heavy Division

Abstract

This monograph examines the capabilities of the heavy division (Armor and Mechanized Infantry Division) G2 and ACE to conduct collection management operations. It focuses on emerging ACE/ASAS concept of operations to determine if this system of systems provides the necessary capabilities to conduct synchronized collection in a dynamic, information based combat environment. The foundation of this study, Section II, surveys intelligence collection management and dissemination doctrine. FM 34-2, Collection Management and Synchronization Planning, the primary doctrinal manual in this area, provides a clear understanding of the distinct sub-functions of CM: Requirements Management, Mission Management, and Asset Management. Since collection management doctrine, as defined in FM 34-2, has not changed since 1990, this provides a common framework for analyzing the CM system from DS/DS to preSent. Section III draws heavily on the OPERATION DESERT SHIELD /DESERT STORM after action reports and historical archives to identify the primary strengths and weaknesses in the intelligence CM&D system during the last major conflict involving U. S. heavy divisions. An analysis of these reports furnishes detailed information on the specific aspects of CM operations and the impact on the intelligence operations of the division. This section includes recommendations for system improvements made by the commanders and staffs of the heavy divisions based on their DESERT STORM combat experiences. Section IV assesses the evolving application of Collection Management doctrine by selected heavy divisions since the Gulf War. The Battle Command Training Program ((BTCP) Final Exercise Reports (FERs) from 1991 through 1995 provide a contemporary basis for analysis of the CM system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 14, 1995
Accession Number
ADA309837

Entities

People

  • George J. Franz

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • C4I
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Control Systems
  • Human Intelligence
  • Imagery Intelligence
  • Intelligence Collection
  • Intelligence Collection Disciplines
  • Intelligence Cycle
  • Lessons Learned
  • Measurement And Signature Intelligence
  • Military Intelligence
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Signals Intelligence
  • Students
  • Surveillance
  • United States

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