Intelligence Support to Homeland Security: Supporting the Supporting Effort
Abstract
As the nation recovers from the shocking, tragic events of September 11, 2001, many talk openly about the operations that must follow. Intelligence operations are integral to the current and projected military operations, counter-terrorism operations, as well as the ongoing local, state, and federal crisis and consequence management of the terrorist attacks. Difficulties abound with collecting, processing analyzing, and employing the intelligence required for these operations. Coordination of intelligence is a central component of the evolving responsibilities of the new Presidential Homeland Security Advisor. Implied is a restructuring of the intelligence community. An appreciation of the complexities surrounding future intelligence support to homeland security begins with defining homeland security and understanding basic intelligence functions. Juxtaposed against the attributes, roles, and responsibilities of intelligence, a framework of functions, architectures, and capabilities emerges. The purpose of this paper is to provide a framework for understanding the complex requirements associated with intelligence support to homeland security. By examining capabilities and requirements, recommendations can be made for future restructuring of the intelligence community to meet the general and specific requirements of homeland security.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 09, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA404363
Entities
People
- Patrick Kelly Iii
Organizations
- United States Army War College