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Intelligence and Surveillance Practice Sheet
Introduction
In this practice sheet, we will explore the basics of intelligence and surveillance. We will look at what intelligence and surveillance is, the different types of intelligence and surveillance, and the roles and responsibilities of those involved with intelligence and surveillance.
What is Intelligence and Surveillance?
Intelligence and Surveillance is the gathering, processing, and analyzing of information from a variety of sources in order to identify threats and opportunities. Intelligence and Surveillance is used by the military to protect and defend against threats, and to gain an advantage in any conflict.
Types of Intelligence and Surveillance
There are several different types of intelligence and surveillance. These include:
Human Intelligence (HUMINT): This is intelligence gathered through human sources, such as spies, informants, and interrogations.
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT): This is intelligence gathered through the interception of electronic signals, such as radio, telephone, and internet communications.
Imagery Intelligence (IMINT): This is intelligence gathered through the use of satellites, cameras, and other imaging devices.
Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT): This is intelligence gathered through the use of specialized sensors and instruments.
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT): This is intelligence gathered from publicly available sources, such as newspapers, magazines, and the internet.
Roles and Responsibilities
Those involved in intelligence and surveillance have several key roles and responsibilities. These include:
- Collecting information from a variety of sources.
- Analyzing and interpreting the information.
- Identifying threats and opportunities.
- Developing strategies and plans to address the threats and opportunities.
- Sharing the information with other branches of the military.
Practice Problems
What is the difference between HUMINT and SIGINT?
What is MASINT and how is it used?
What is the role of those involved in intelligence and surveillance?
Name three sources of open source intelligence.
What is the purpose of intelligence and surveillance?
Answer Key
HUMINT is intelligence gathered through human sources, such as spies, informants, and interrogations. SIGINT is intelligence gathered through the interception of electronic signals, such as radio, telephone, and internet communications.
MASINT is intelligence gathered through the use of specialized sensors and instruments. It is used to detect and identify objects, such as weapons, vehicles, and facilities.
The roles and responsibilities of those involved in intelligence and surveillance include collecting information from a variety of sources, analyzing and interpreting the information, identifying threats and opportunities, developing strategies and plans to address the threats and opportunities, and sharing the information with other branches of the military.
Three sources of open source intelligence are newspapers, magazines, and the internet.
The purpose of intelligence and surveillance is to gather, process, and analyze information from a variety of sources in order to identify threats and opportunities, and to protect and defend against threats and gain an advantage in any conflict.