Army Intelligence Analysis: Transforming Army Intelligence Analysis Training and Doctrine to Serve the Reasonable Expectations and Needs of Echelons Corps and Below Commanders, Consumers, and Customers
Abstract
With every advance in information processing the delta between the cognitive capabilities of intelligence analysts and the information they collect has widened. In recent history, intelligence operations and training have focused on automated tools and processes, but few efforts have been made to measurably improve the cognitive reasoning abilities of intelligence professionals. Now, when faced with modern adaptive and complex asymmetric threats, the need for human analysis has risen to the forefront, but Army Intelligence is ill-equipped to deliver what commanders need at the tactical and operational levels. To effectively answer the question of what core competencies Army intelligence analysts need to meet the contemporary needs of commanders, a survey of doctrinal requirements must first be performed. Amongst doctrine the term "predictive intelligence" is used frequently to identify what analysts must do to support commanders, but no definition is readily available in the Joint or Army lexicon. The major finding of this study is that the term "prediction" does not adequately address what analysts must do to meet the needs of commanders in the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE). Army intelligence analysis doctrine is outdated and needs immediate revision. No common set of core competencies exists across the analytic disciplines. The concluding recommendations advance the necessity of better defining in doctrine and training manuals what intelligence analysts need to do to meet the contemporary needs of commanders and intelligence consumers. It suggests immediately revising FM 2-33.4 and adopting an Army-tailored model of intelligence analyst core competencies. Several proposals are set forth to both transform analytic training and to strengthen intelligence sections, analysts, and leaders.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 26, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA435988
Entities
People
- George E. Lewis Iii
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College