Modeling the U.S. Military Intelligence Process
Abstract
Military use of the intelligence process is vital both in and of itself and as a valuable input to Command and Control by enhancing military power through information superiority. The intelligence process begins when a need for information or intelligence is identified and encompasses how these information needs are met. As such, this process includes all of the satellites, aircraft, and communications systems used to gather and transmit data as well as the people, organizations, and resources involved in turning raw data into useful information. To support current and future Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, more detailed analysis of the intelligence process becomes critical to determine what pieces may need to be improved or expanded. The authors' approach involves the construction of a modularized top-level computer simulation model of a generalized military intelligence process using the Arena process-oriented simulation software. The model provides the ability to perform quick-turn analysis for comparing structural modifications to the intelligence process using typical measures of performance (i.e., quality, quantity, timeliness, and information needs satisfaction). The Intelligence Process Model (IPM) consists of the following seven submodels: Planning and Direction, Collection, Processing and Exploitation, Analysis and Production, Dissemination and Integration, Mission Evaluation and Feedback, and Communications. The study also includes a statistical analysis of various configurations of this intelligence process.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA466314
Entities
People
- Carl R. Pawling
- J. O. Miller
- Stephen P. Chambal
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology