NS3159 Principles of Joint Operational Intelligence

This course examines the intelligence process, organizational structure and related C4I architecture within the context of intelligence support to the planning and conduct of joint and combined operations at the operational level of war. This course addresses the conduct of intelligence to include the development of requirements, collection management, threat analysis, assessments, and dissemination of intelligence to the decision maker. The course includes an overview of intelligence data systems and associated connectivity. Students are required to prepare and present intelligence briefings and staff intelligence studies, incorporating the knowledge gained in the course. Prerequisites: None.

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Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

Critically examine the U.S. intelligence community’s role in supporting Strategic and Operational Commanders during crisis operations.
Understand intelligence processes, capabilities, and limitations in order to develop strategies to support operational commanders.
Discuss the challenges in National and DoD intelligence coordination and how it relates to both operational and policy development/implementation.
Improve your skills in critical thinking, graduate level reading, and communications.