The Operational Counter Deception Cell: Is It The Answer?
Abstract
Operational deception can be utilized by both strong and weak adversaries with, as history shows, a high chance for success. As the U.S. finds itself engaged in dealing with new and more varied threats, the operational commander and his analysts must be aware of the importance of counter deception operations. While the concept of a dedicated counter deception cell sounds like an effective way to avoid being deceived, a separate, independent cell within the Joint Task Force Intelligence Staff(JTF J2) or Joint Intelligence Center (JIC) has little likelihood of being properly staffed and resourced under current fiscal manpower constraints. Nor does a counter deception cell address the root causes of effective deception operations, namely, the misperceptions, preconceptions, and biases of commanders and analysts exploited by deception. The key is to ensure that intelligence analysts are properly educated in the techniques of counter deception operations and detailed operational level analysis. Analysts must be properly educated, managed, and assigned in order to become experts in the theater to which they will be assigned as valued members of the JTF J2/JIC.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 05, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA363190
Entities
People
- K. A. Young
Organizations
- Naval War College