Assessing Intelligence Operation/Fusion/Coordination Centers for Efficiency Opportunities
Abstract
As a result of the 2001 terrorist attacks, the intelligence community organization structure was scrutinized to identify shortcomings. Subsequently with passage of the 2004 Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, the intelligence community established several intelligence operation/fusion/coordination centers under the Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). The ODNI centers complemented other state and local fusion centers under the Department of Homeland Security, and the already present Joint Intelligence Operations Centers at each combatant command under the Department of Defense. These national, civilian, and defense intelligence operation/fusion/coordination centers require an assessment of operational effectiveness and subsequent recommendations to address suspect shortfalls and opportunities to enhance efficiency and alignment of operational assets with center and intelligence community strategic vision. Strategic policy can direct the establishment of the centers, but true operational level coordination is realized through discovery, establishing and maturing working relationships, to facilitate unity of effort. To maximize efficiency and effectiveness, it is suggested a comprehensive baseline review of internal people, process, and technology supporting similar missions across common centers be conducted to standardize, align, and synchronize operations with strategic direction.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 28, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA601635
Entities
People
- Jefrey L. Mauck
Organizations
- Marine Corps University