Integrating Intelligence and Information Sharing in Theater Security Cooperation
Abstract
Theater Security Cooperation plans and activities are essential in developing capable coalition partners that work with the United States to maintain regional stability and counter common threats. A critical component of Theater Security Cooperation planning is intelligence and information sharing. This paper explores how Operational Function Intelligence should be integrated into Theater Security Cooperation and campaign planning in order to most effectively support the Geographic Combatant Commander. It begins with an examination of the strategic level guidance that lists a Geographic Combatant Commander's intelligence and information sharing responsibilities. It explains the value of intelligence and information sharing with foreign partners and how intelligence and information sharing supports multinational operations. It recognizes intelligence and information sharing challenges and identifies potential ways to mitigate these challenges. Finally, the paper draws conclusions concerning the nature of intelligence and information sharing relationships and recommends ways that a Geographic Combatant Commander's Director for Intelligence could improve the efficiency and effectiveness of intelligence sharing activities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 04, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA502913
Entities
People
- Robert T. Flickinger
Organizations
- Naval War College