Understanding the Urban Battlespace: An Intelligence Challenge
Abstract
Knowledge is the primary enabler for the Joint Force Commander to shape the urban Battlespace and win decisively. Therefore, the Joint Force Commander will have high expectations, and rightly so, for intelligence to facilitate knowledge superiority in the dynamic and complex urban environment. Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) occur in the most difficult environment for proper Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace (JIPB). Understanding the critical role of intelligence in formulating an intelligent operational plan seems intuitive, but this desired goal is elusive if the defense intelligence community is not focused on the problem. The military intelligence community needs to be prepared for what is likely to be its greatest challenge over the next 5-15 years. To ensure a timely, accurate and relevant urban JIPB, the issues of intelligence production responsibilities, procedure development, and prioritization of intelligence support to MOUT must be addressed. Without a solid plan of action, joint intelligence organizations may struggle in their attempts to clearly portray the modern urban Battlespace to the Joint Force Commander.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 05, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA389654
Entities
People
- James Steadman
Organizations
- Naval War College