megavideolinks
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 Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:48 am Post subject: The Role of Intelligence and Counterintelligence in Force Pr |
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The collection and analysis of intelligence on the capabilities, intentions, strategy,
and tactics employed by terrorists or saboteurs improves force protection efforts by
enabling commanders to tailor offensive and defensive measures to the specific threat.
Protecting critical information regarding defense plans, the layout of US installations,
specific security measures, and the strengths and weaknesses of security forces can also
enhance security. These activities make it more difficult for potential adversaries to
collect information needed to develop terrorist or sabotage operations.
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2To understand the distinct roles of intelligence and CI in force protection, you must
first understand the difference between these disciplines. DoD Directive 5240.1, DoD
Intelligence Activities, states DoD intelligence agencies collect, produce and disseminate
both foreign intelligence and CI. This directive provides the following definitions:
Foreign intelligence. Information relating to the capabilities, intentions,
and activities of foreign powers, organizations, or persons, but not
including counterintelligence except for information on international
terrorist activities.
Counterintelligence. Information gathered and activities conducted to
protect against espionage, other intelligence activities, sabotage, or
assassinations conducted for or on behalf of foreign powers, organizations,
or persons, or international terrorist activities, but not including personnel,
physical, document, or communications security programs.
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These definitions show that both foreign intelligence and CI play a role in countering
terrorist threats. Several US intelligence agencies, including the Central Intelligence
Agency (CIA) and the National Security Agency (NSA), collect and analyze both foreign
intelligence and CI information.
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For these agencies, the overlapping roles foreign
intelligence and CI play in identifying and countering terrorist threats cause no confusion
or consternation. The Air Force Intelligence structure lacks this simplicity
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