Intelligence is conducted at two levels, strategic and tactical. Strategic intelligence is information that is needed to formulate policy and military plans at the international and national policy levels. Tactical intelligence is intended primarily to respond to the needs of military field commanders so they can plan for and, if necessary, conduct combat operations. Essentially, tactical intelligence and strategic intelligence differ only in scope, point of view, and level of employment.

You will learn and develop the skill of applying critical thinking skills throughout the analytic process, Identifying and mitigating biases to reveal unstated assumptions. Refine and clarify intelligence questions, research to identify existing data, and gather new evidence. This course will prepare officers for the role of analyst. After completing the modules in this course, officers will have a good understanding of basic Intelligence Analysis and why it is a critical part of intelligence. You will learn how to create an Association Matrix and how it can be used to identify links between entities. You will also learn how to create an Association Link Chart and how it can help you identify links between persons, places, and commodities. An Event Flow Chart can be used to reconstruct the sequence of events that have taken place and predict future activity. Finally, you will learn how to develop conclusions and produce an intelligence product.

Duration: Three (3) months