ISR Evolution in the Iraqi Theater

Abstract

If the reader thinks this was a special operations forces (SOF) maneuver, he would be wrong. Such operations are happening daily with armor, artillery, and infantry units executing the mission. What enables this SOF-like capability with conventional units is the sudden increase in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), analysis, and exploitation assets delegated down to the brigade combat teams (BCTs). We have seen a significant metamorphosis of intelligence operations in Iraq. Indeed, we still have much to learn, but we are on the right track. The capacity and capability of our intelligence systems have improved greatly in just 3 years. The successes enjoyed by Multi-National brigade level provides commanders with an unprecedented level of situational awareness. commanders now have the flexibility to push ISR assets to the lowest tactical echelon, which is one of the most powerful enablers on the battlefield today.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA516788

Entities

People

  • Francesco P. Mastracchio
  • Nichoel E. Brooks
  • Raymond T. Odierno

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • C4I
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Command And Control
  • Full Motion Video
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Joint Military Activities
  • National Security
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Signals Intelligence
  • Situational Awareness
  • Surveillance
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Unmanned Systems
  • Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.