Intelligence Support to Civil-Military Operations: The Application of Joint Doctrine
Abstract
This research examines select intelligence failures during complex contingency operations between 1990 to the present and considers whether adherence to joint doctrine might have alleviated these shortcomings. Four specific principles of joint intelligence are applied as a metric in this examination: Perception; Synchronization; Unity of Effort, and Collaboration. Analyzing the application of these principles across numerous small scale operations gave insight as to whether joint doctrine can be used as an anecdote for future complex operations. Conclusions drawn from the analysis demonstrate that many of the failures could have been anticipated, if not avoided, by creatively applying the guidance in doctrinal publications for intelligence and civil-military or related operations. Doctrine will not meet all challenges presented in complex operations; problems stemming from technology or intelligence classification and releasability will continue to present challenges regardless of doctrinal guidance. The study concludes with a look at specific findings and potential solutions to overcoming them in future operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 04, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA487176
Entities
People
- Larry Mcinnis
Organizations
- National Defense University