MCWP 2-4

MCWP 2-4
Marine Air-Ground Task Force

Intelligence Dissemination
U.S. Marine Corps
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1 July 2003
FOREWORD
Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 2, Intelligence, and Marine Corps Warfighting Publication 2-1, Intelligence Operations, provide doctrine and tactics, techniques, and procedures for intelligence operations. Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 2-4
Marine Air-Ground Task Force Intelligence Dissemination, complements and expands
upon this information by detailing specific doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures
for conducting intelligence dissemination in support of the Marine air-ground task force
(MAGTF). The primary target audience of this publication is intelligence personnel
responsible for planning and executing intelligence dissemination operations, as well as
personnel who provide support to intelligence dissemination or who use results from
intelligence operations.
MCWP 2-4 describes aspects of intelligence dissemination operations including doctrinal
fundamentals, responsibilities, management, methodology and planning, and common forms
of dissemination, such as estimates, studies, briefings, and reports. MCWP 2-4 provides the
information needed by Marines to understand, plan, and execute intelligence dissemination
operations in support of the MAGTF across the range of military operations.
Reviewed and approved this date.
BY DIRECTION OF THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS
EDWARD HANLON, JR.

Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps
Commanding General
Marine Corps Combat Development Command
Publication Control Number: 144 000 134 00

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MARINE AIR-GROUND
TASK FORCE INTELLIGENCE DISSEMINATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Intelligence Dissemination Overview
Objective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communications and Information System Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligence Dissemination Capabilities and Challenges . . . . . . . . . . .
Dissemation Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal Dissemination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Dissemination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Major Subordinate Command Level and Below . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dissemination Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligence Dissemination and Intelligence Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligence Dissemination within the Intelligence Cycle . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligence Dissemination Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pertinence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Usability of Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timeliness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 2. Intelligence Dissemination Management

Dissemination Management Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dissemination Requirements Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dissemination Operations Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligence Dissemination Means . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dissemination Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dissemination Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dissemination Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dissemination Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Databases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor Data and Information Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graphical Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 3. Intelligence Dissemination Methodology

Determine Dissemination Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Determine Dissemination Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Determine Dissemination Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allocate Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disseminate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Considerations During Dissemination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quality Control of Dissemination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evaluate Effectiveness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Train Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 4. Intelligence Dissemination Planning

Planning Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAGTF Dissemination Standing Operating
Procedures, Plans, and Orders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dissemination Planning Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identify Dissemination Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Develop the Intelligence and Information Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Develop the Dissemination Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allocate Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitor Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 5. Intelligence Estimates and Studies

Dissemination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advantages versus Disadvantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligence Estimate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAGTF Contingency Intelligence Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligence Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Target/Objective Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 6. Intelligence Briefings

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Advantages versus Disadvantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial Staff Orientation Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commanders Daily Update Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligence Update Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligence Estimate of Supportability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mission/Target Intelligence Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Intelligence Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 7. Intelligence Reports

Summary Intelligence Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligence Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daily Intelligence Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Intelligence Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specialized Intelligence Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligence Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battle Damage Assessment Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mission Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Response to a Request for Intelligence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligence Reports Plan and Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendices
A. MAGTF Intelligence Dissemination
Plan Appendix Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. Intelligence Communications and
Information Systems Plan Appendix Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C. Sample Intelligence Dissemination
Requirements Planning Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D. Intelligence Reports Dissemination Matrix Format . . . . . . . . . . . .
E. Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Marine Corps Intelligence Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Requirements Satisfaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligence Dissemination Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligence Dissemination Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dissemination Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sample Dissemination Tracking Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHAPTER 1
INTELLIGENCE DISSEMINATION OVERVIEW
I ntelligence dissemination is the delivery of
intelligence to users in a suitable form. (Marine

Corps Warfighting Publication [MCWP] 2-1,
MAGTF Intelligence Operations) Successful
Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) intelligence dissemination reduces uncertainty and provides knowledge to battlefield decisionmakers
when and where required. Dissemination management involves establishing dissemination priorities, selection of dissemination means, and
monitoring the flow of intelligence throughout
the command. (Marine Corps Reference Publication [MCRP] 5-12C, Marine Corps Supplement
to the Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms)
Objective
Dissemination management involves dissemination priorities, selection of dissemination means,
and monitoring the flow of intelligence throughout the command. The objective of dissemination management is to deliver the required
intelligence to the appropriate user in the proper
form at the right time, while ensuring that individual consumers and the dissemination system
are not overloaded by attempting to move
unneeded or irrelevant information. Dissemination management also provides for the use of
security controls, which do not impede the timely
delivery or subsequent use of intelligence, while
protecting intelligence sources and methods.
(MCRP 5-12C)
Communications and
Information System Factors
The MAGTF must ensure that sufficient communications and information systems (CIS) connectiv-
ity, with supporting intelligence resources, are

integrated throughout the MAGTF staff intelligence element (G-2/S-2), and within the MAGTFs
command and control (C2) structure. All sources of
intelligence pertinent to the MAGTFs assigned
mission(s) must be identified, quickly retrieved,
processed, tailored to the supported requirement,
and made available to planners and decisionmakers at all MAGTF echelons in sufficient time to be
of value in their operations.
The fielding of numerous operational and intelligence-related automated systems and the challenges of joint, combined, and multinational
operations make MAGTF intelligence dissemination a complicated endeavor. The MAGTF CIS
architecture must link production with supported
commanders. In addition to transmitting imagery
and other intelligence products with large data
files, the dissemination requirement includes the
capability to disseminate sensitive compartmented information (SCI), and general service
(GENSER) reports digitally via fiber-optics, wire
or radio formats; and the capability to disseminate intelligence in voice formats.
Key MAGTF CIS resources include the following:
Tactical data network (TDN).
Nonsecure Internet Protocol Router Network
(NIPRNET).
SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network
(SIPRNET).
Defense Switched Network (DSN).
Defense Secure Network (DSNET).
Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications
System (JWICS).
Intelligence analysis system (IAS).
Command and control personal computer (C2PC).
Intelligence operations workstation (IOW).
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Joint deployable intelligence support system

(JDISS).
Satellite communications (SATCOM).
For detailed descriptions of MAGTF CIS, see
MCWP 3-40.3, Communications and Information Systems.
Capabilities and Challenges
Dissemination Assets
The intelligence battalion collection management and dissemination section provides the core
C2 for Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) intelligence dissemination operations by developing
and coordinating the dissemination plan and
reporting criteria. The surveillance and reconnaissance cell (SARC) executes reporting criteria.
The production and analysis (P&A) cell receives
collected intelligence data and information, analyzes it, produces intelligence products, and executes dissemination criteria. Key CIS resources
required include IAS and JDISS, with access to
the full range of MAGTF communications
(JWICS, SIPRNET, NIPRNET or DSN) for
external dissemination; and IAS via the TDN and
other MAGTF communications resources for
internal dissemination.
Internal Dissemination
The IAS, the IOW, and MAGTF TDN are the key
tools for electronic dissemination between the command element (CE) and major subordinate commands (MSCs). Communications connectivity
between the MAGTF CE and its major subordinate
element (MSE) headquarters are predominantly
provided by SATCOM, supplemented where practical with high frequency/ultra high frequency
(UHF) radios, troposcatter multichannel radio sys-
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tems, telephone systems, and couriers. IAS will be

available at all command echelons down to the
maneuver bn/squadron levels.
External Dissemination
The MAGTF CE will attempt to exploit all available external capabilities (national, theater or
joint) to satisfy its intelligence requirements
(IRs). Intelligence agencies and Department of
Defense (DOD) organizations have varying connectivity and procedural requirements. These
may be planned for and coordinated through the
joint staff intelligence element (J-2) and the joint
CIS staff element (J-6) or the Marine Corps
forces (MARFOR) headquarters (HQ).
Major Subordinate Command Level and Below

Connectivity at the MSC level and below is principally via the TDN, single-channel radio, multichannel radio, telephone, and courier.
Communications connectivity below the regiment/group level depends on a combination of
tactical data systems and single channel radio.
The ability to exchange data traffic may be limited due to the availability of bandwidth.
Responsibilities
Meeting MAGTF intelligence dissemination requirements requires extensive planning, coordination,
situational awareness, flexibility, and perseverance.
The CIS officers focus is on providing the necessary communication channels, interfaces, and media
necessary to move intelligence throughout the
MAGTF, and to lateral elements and higher echelons. The intelligence officer remains focused on the
employment of allocated CIS resources that support
intelligence dissemination requirements while maintaining close coordination with the operations officer
to monitor current and future operational missions
and requirements.
Intelligence officers at every level of the MAGTF

have dissemination responsibilities. At the MEF
level, the intelligence battalion directs intelligence
dissemination operations. The intelligence battalion commander/intelligence support coordinator
(ISC) has principal staff responsibility for the dissemination architecture. The intelligence battalion
commander is dual-hatted as the ISC. The collection management/dissemination officer (CM/DO)
plays a key role in ensuring intel dissemination.
The CM/DO is sourced from the intelligence battalions S-3 section. The CM/DO is responsible for
the following:
Formulating detailed intelligence collection
requirements (ICRs) and intelligence dissemination requirements (IDRs) and tasking and
coordinating internal and external operations to
satisfy these.
Receiving validated priority intelligence requirements (PIRs) and IRs and direction from the ISC,
and then planning and managing the best methods to employ organic and supporting collection
and dissemination resources through the intelligence collection and dissemination plans.
Validating and forwarding MEF and MSC
requests for national and theater collection and
dissemination support using appropriate intelligence tools and procedures.
Coordinating intelligence-related CIS requirements and maintaining awareness of available
CIS connectivity throughout the MAGTF and
with key external organizations.
The CIS officer (G-6/S-6) is responsible for the
management and functioning of MAGTF CIS circuits, such as MEF radio nets and SIPRNET connectivity. The G-2/S-2 is responsible for the
management and maintenance of dedicated intelligence systems. Regardless of the status of CIS
support, the intelligence officer is responsible for
the timely dissemination of critical intelligence.
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Dissemination Guidelines
Guidelines for intelligence dissemination include
the following:
Dissemination formats; either verbal, text or
graphical.
Whether verbal, text or graphic, intelligence
products should use standard formats whenever possible to facilitate ease of preparation,
usability, and dissemination.
Transmission can be either hardcopy or electronic, regardless of the format.
Dissemination of too few or too many intelligence products can adversely affect operations.
Intelligence dissemination requires sound judgment when applying information management
techniques.
Effective intelligence dissemination requires that
intelligence personnel be aware of enemy capabilities and probable courses of action (COAs),
as well as friendly missions, the commanders
intent, and the concepts of operations.
Successful MAGTF intelligence dissemination
requires planning, management, and flexibility.
Executing intelligence dissemination requires
knowledge of manual and automated dissemination means available to the MAGTF.
and Intelligence Functions
MAGTF intelligence dissemination must support
the following six specific intelligence functions:
Support to the commanders estimate.
Situation development.
Indications and warning (I&W).
Support to force protection.
Support to targeting.
Support to combat assessment.
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within the Intelligence Cycle
The process used to develop intelligence is called
the intelligence cycle (see fig. 1-1). The intelligence cycle consists of six sequential yet interdependent steps: planning and direction; collection;
processing and exploitation; production; dissemination; and utilization. While consistent with the
joint intelligence cycle, the Marine Corps cycle
emphasizes the importance of intelligence utilization. MAGTF intelligence dissemination must be
planned for and supervised to the same degree as
direction, collection, processing, and production to
ensure that intelligence operations are successful.
Intelligence Dissemination Criteria

The following criteria determine how well disseminated intelligence contributes to tactical success:
Pertinence.
Usability of form.
Timeliness.
Security.
Figure 1-1. The Marine Corps

Intelligence Cycle.
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Pertinence
The dissemination system must provide the flexibility to use a supply-push system (which pushes
important or time-sensitive intelligence directly to
users), while also permitting users to demand-pull
(allowing users to access information) relevant
intelligence as needed from readily accessible
sources, such as a database or a watch section at an
intelligence center. The following principles guide
successful dissemination of pertinent intelligence:
Relevant intelligence must be disseminated to
all units or agencies that require it. Intelligence must be tailored to the needs of the commander. Stated requirements are a minimum,
and often change. Aggressive management of
the dissemination strategy, a thorough understanding of user needs, sound judgment, and
continuous monitoring of the dissemination
architecture are required. Tactical judgment is
important to disseminate pertinent intelligence
to affected users, whether a requirement for it
is a stated requirement or not.
Disseminate critical information and intelligence. Disseminate intelligence, not simply
information, to supported decisionmakers.
However, because of its highly perishable or
critical nature, combat data (derived from
reporting by operational units) and sensor
data may be disseminated without being converted into intelligence. Caution is required
since warnings and combat and sensor data
may later be explained in ways other than
reflected in the original report. Additionally,
this type of information has the potential to be
over-disseminated. Operational rules of
engagement must match the commands timesensitive targeting policy.
Crisis situations may preclude some or all of
the normal filtering process. Filtering is a
responsibility shared among intelligence collectors, producers, and disseminators, as well
as among intelligence and other warfighting
personnel. When time-sensitive crisis situations preclude deliberate intelligence processing and necessitate dissemination of untailored
intelligence or unevaluated information, intelligence personnel must ensure that tactical commanders are aware that they are receiving
unevaluated intelligence.
Dissemination downward should be selective
and well planned. Units should not receive
irrelevant intelligence or voluminous amounts
of information that can tie up their communication channels or overload their organic analytical capability. This is especially valid in the
case of dissemination to lower tactical units
whose capabilities for processing and producing information are limited. However, broad
dissemination that results in the occasional
delivery of intelligence to a non pertinent unit
preferable to selective dissemination in which
units may fail to receive available intelligence
when they need it.
Usability of Form
Disseminated intelligence must be in a form suitable for immediate use by the recipient and
should be tailored for the intended consumer.
Standard formats for intelligence productssuch
as the intelligence estimate, intelligence studies,
briefings, and reportsmust be established,
understood, and used by intelligence personnel
and users. Basic MAGTF intelligence products
have established formats. Individual units may
modify formats if necessary, but modifications
must be thoroughly coordinated as they may
impact interoperability. Intelligence personnel
should complement textual data with graphics
when appropriate. Forms of dissemination
include the following:
Written documents. Intelligence estimates, operation plan/operation order (OPLAN/OPORD)
annexes, studies, and reports are useful for general dissemination of large amounts of intelligence to many usersparticularly within larger
organizations when time is not critical and when
deliberate planning is possibleand for all
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contingency planning.
Messages. Textual and voice messages may be
effective for either routine or time-critical situations, particularly if restricted to a single
intelligence subject, issue or action. It is important, however, that formats be standardized and
understood by allparticularly if abbreviations or codes are used to aid with brevity.
Oral briefings. Oral briefings, especially when
built around a situation map and focused supporting graphics and imagery, are often used
during deliberate and rapid planning and are
the norm for intelligence dissemination to the
immediate commander and his staff.
Electronic dissemination. Automated technologies, including web-based technologies and
information systems, are advancing opportunities for intelligence personnel at all command
echelons to employ capabilities such as demandpull, video-teleconferencing, and enhanced
graphical techniques to access intelligence community resources.
Timeliness
Intelligence must be disseminated in time to
influence planning, decisionmaking, and execution. Rapid dissemination of critical, time-sensitive intelligence is particularly vital. The
commanders intent and the commanders critical intelligence requirements (CCIRs) guide the
intelligence staff in identifying PIRs and anticipating future IRs. Many factors influence the
timeliness of disseminated intelligence, including the following:
Date desired is the date-time-group of when
the requester requires the intelligence product
and is a key dissemination planning factor.
Latest time intelligence is of value (LTIOV)
should be designated in cases where the value
of intelligence collection would still be of use
even if received after the specified date
desired. LTIOVs should be written into PIRs
for incorporation into dissemination operations planning and management.
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A high volume of intelligence reporting can

degrade the performance of available intelligence communication networks and overwhelm scarce analytical resources.
Distance, mobility, and terrain factors often
limit available CIS options, such as automated
wide-area networks (WANs), thereby increasing reliance upon less effective single channel
radio and courier methods.
The communications means available.
The need to reformat certain intelligence products
into user-friendly formats prior to dissemination.
A heightened tempo that usually produces a
greater quantity of IRs and customers.
Hardware and software requirements that may
pose interoperability or security problems,
especially in joint or multinational operations.
The timeliness of intelligence dissemination may
be improved by
Assigning priorities to intelligence requiring
dissemination.
Targeting specific recipients for each intelligence product.
Reducing volume.
Developing well-defined procedures.
Training.
Security
Transmitting intelligence securely precludes the
enemy from ascertaining MAGTF intelligence
sources, estimating the effectiveness of MAGTF
intelligence operations, and altering his actions or
strengthening his counterintelligence (CI) efforts.
Secure intelligence dissemination must be planned
for and integrated with all command security programs: operations, information, communications,
personnel, and physical security. Intelligence can
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be disseminated by any system available that provides adequate information security.

Secure dissemination methods must be used
whenever possible. However, if the situation and
intelligence are time-sensitive, intelligence may
be disseminated via any available means. In such
cases, the unit security manager and intelligence
officer are immediately informed and will assess
any possible damage and initiate necessary remedial corrective actions.
The majority of todays tactical CIS have integral or supporting features that provide security
protection. For more restricted operational or SCI
communications, detailed procedures exist that
allow for sanitization and timely, broader dissemination when necessary. The principal security
challenge that may be faced during tactical or crisis situations is when events occur that disrupt or
degrade these unit CIS, necessitating a potential
trade-off between security and dissemination.
Multilateral operations raise additional dissemination challenges regarding the sharing of intelligence among allied and coalition forces.
Tailored intelligence will be disseminated via the
best means available consistent with the operational situation. Although most intelligence will
be classified, even some unclassified intelligence
may require security protection due to operational
security considerations. Resolving these challenges will be situationally dependent. Relevant
factors to consider include the following:
The enemys own intelligence collection, processing, and dissemination capabilities.
Phase of the operations planning or execution.
Significance of current intelligence gaps, particularly at lower tactical units.
How the intelligence may support the exploitation of threat vulnerabilities and tactical
opportunities.
CHAPTER 2
INTELLIGENCE DISSEMINATION MANAGEMENT

D issemination management ensures that the
the MEF, management is coordinated by the

intelligence battalion in accordance with the
direction of the MEF intelligence officer.
required intelligence is provided to the appropriate user in the proper form and at the right time.
Dissemination Requirements Management
Dissemination Management Functions
Managing intelligence requirements is the first

step in dissemination planning. Intelligence collection, production, and dissemination all flow
from an integrated intelligence planning and
direction process that is built upon IR management. Each IR will generally have an associated
ICR, intelligence production requirement (IPR),
and IDR. (See fig. 2-1) See also MCWP 2-1.
The two distinct functions within dissemination

management are dissemination requirements
management, and dissemination operations
management. Dissemination requirements
management defines what intelligence will be
disseminated and who needs it; dissemination
operations management specifies how the intelligence will be disseminated. Management of
dissemination requirements and operations is
performed at all levels of the MAGTF. Within
Dissemination requirements management is

framed by the dissemination strategy, which incorporates commanders intent, CCIRs, PIRs, IRs,
PIR/IR
ICR
IPR
IDR
Example:
IR
Identify Landing
Beaches
ICR
Imagery,
Hydrographic Surveys
IPR
All-Source
Beach Study
IDR
Distribute 40
Copies
Figure 2-1. Requirements Satisfaction.
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concepts of operation, and requests for information

(RFIs). A preplanned dissemination strategy familiarizes the MAGTF with which intelligence products will be disseminated and by what means. It
also describes alternate means of dissemination.
Dissemination Operations Management

Dissemination operations are managed by using a
combination of methods (supply-push and
demand-pull), channels (standard and alarm),
modes (broadcast and point-to-point), and forms
(verbal, text, and graphic) to convey the product
to users.
Intelligence Dissemination Means

The ability to deliver tailored intelligence products and support to the right people in a timely
manner is a direct result of the means of dissemination available. Within the MAGTF, no single
way of disseminating will be satisfactory for all
recipients and for all situations.
A combination of methods, channels, modes, and
forms are planned, managed, and employed to
accomplish the intelligence dissemination goal.
These will vary according to the following:
Situation.
Location of the recipient.
Urgency of the intelligence.
Complexity or nature of the intelligence.
Disseminating and receiving intelligence sections capabilities.
Available dissemination means.
Dissemination Methods
The two basic methods used to disseminate intelligence are supply-push and demand-pull. Intelligence planners must develop and implement
intelligence dissemination plans with the flexibility to exploit either methodology, pushing time-
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sensitive intelligence directly to users while

simultaneously allowing them to pull other intelligence products as needed.
The supply-push method disseminates intelligence
to users as it becomes available (or on a schedule)
from an intelligence collector or producer. This
method is need-driven and is triggered by the
availability of required intelligence and an understanding of its need by specific users.
The demand-pull method exploits technological
improvements by giving users either direct electronic access to intelligence databases, files, servers or intelligence products through detailed
search procedures or via direct queries to intelligence planners and producers, such as the MEFs
P&A cell or the joint intelligence center (JIC).
Demand-pull dissemination is primarily used
when there is a need by a subordinate command to access intelligence archives at higher
HQ, such as databases and technical files maintained at JIC and the P&A cell for amplifying
intelligence to support its planning activities
(for example, basic/descriptive intelligence,
technical information). It may also be employed
by higher echelons to satisfy IRs when the
amplifying data can best be accessed from subordinate units.
Dissemination Channels
Intelligence is disseminated using two types of
channels: standard and alarm (see fig. 2-2).
Standard Channel
Standard channel dissemination consists of
transmission of intelligence according to a set
order and format. It is used for routine intelligence dissemination and is the channel used for
the majority of dissemination requirements. Dissemination generally occurs on a regular schedule or intervals. Examples of standard
intelligence dissemination include studies,
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Standard Channels
Disseminator
(Intel Bn IOC)
Lateral Recipient
(18th Airborne Corps G-2)
Subordinate Recipient
(1st Marine Division G-2)
(82nd Airborne Division G-2)
(7th Marines S-2)
Alarm Channels
Disseminator
(Intel Bn IOC)
Critical Subordinate Recipient

(Rear Area Operations Center)
(1st Marine Aircraft Wing G-2)
Critical Subordinate Recipient

(Marine Aircraft Group-36 S-2)
Figure 2-2. Intelligence Dissemination Channels.
reports, routine message intelligence summaries, and formal staff briefings. Standard dissemination employs normal MAGTF command and
staff channels and supporting CIS.
Alarm Channel
Alarm channel dissemination is used for critical,
time-sensitive intelligence that can have an
immediate effect on operations. This type of dissemination has no set format or schedule and is
activated only when critical intelligence is
received that requires immediate decision or
action. When an alarm-triggering event occurs,
intelligence must go to the units or sections most

affected by the most direct means possible, even
if it means skipping echelons of command. CIS
connectivity may be either the standard MAGTF
CIS architecture or by dedicated intelligence CIS.
Because alarm intelligence is time-sensitive, dissemination should include a means for verifying
receipt and understanding. Filters and thresholds
for alarm-triggering events must be developed,
understood, and practiced in advance. Effectively disseminating intelligence via alarm channels requires the following:
Detailed intelligence collection, production,
and reporting direction.
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Accurate knowledge of MAGTF CIS.

Frequent interoperability training (to include
other Service and joint organizations).
Training for intelligence, operations and unit
personnel to immediately recognize, act upon
received intelligence, and disseminate it.
Dissemination Modes
Intelligence is disseminated via broadcast or
point-to-point modes (see fig. 2-3).
Broadcast Mode
When using the broadcast mode, intelligence that
affects the majority of units is disseminated
simultaneously to a broad audience. Examples
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include dissemination of the initial MAGTF intelligence estimate or an I&W report of an enemy
surface-to-surface missile launch. Successful use
of broadcast modes depends on judicious selection of what intelligence is disseminated, the ability of all pertinent recipients to monitor the
broadcast, and the ability of users to filter and
select relevant intelligence for detailed examination. The broadcast mode improves dissemination timeliness, but must be used with discipline
to avoid overloading MAGTF CIS pathways or
intelligence processing capabilities.
Point-to-Point Mode
In the point-to-point mode, intelligence is disseminated to a specific user, normally in response
Broadcast Mode
Simultaneous Recipient
(1st Marine Division G-2 and all Regimental S-2s)
(3d Marine Aircraft Wing G-2 and all
Marine Aircraft Group S-2s)
Disseminator
(1st Marine Division
G-2)
(3d FSSG G-2 and all
CSSDs)
(18th Airborne Corps G-2)
Point-to-Point Mode
Disseminator
(Intelligence Battalion IOC)
(3D Marine Aircraft Wing G-2)
Subsequent
Subordinate
Recipient
Figure 2-3. Intelligence Dissemination Modes.
Subsequent
Subordinate
Recipient
to previously stated IRs. From there it may be

further disseminated by users to others as appropriate. Although this mode is generally slower
than the broadcast mode, it allows for intelligence
to focus on specific user needs and allows the
recipient to act as a control mechanism, filtering
and integrating intelligence prior to disseminating
it further. This control mechanism, however, adds
risk as the intelligence meaning may become distorted as it is conveyed from one command to
another. Examples of point-to-point modes
include email, voice radio or telephone, and courier. When a secure WAN or local area network
(LAN) is operational, a majority of intelligence
disseminated between the MEF and its MSCs
may be via email. Below the MSC level, the
majority of point-to-point dissemination is by
radio, wire communications or courier.
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Text
Much intelligence is disseminated via documents,
which may take many formats: plans, studies,
analyses, estimates, assessments, reports, and electronic messages. Document dissemination provides a ready reference source, but may become
obsolete, and may be difficult to rapidly and
broadly disseminate during tactical operations.
Electronic
Many intelligence reports, databases, and sensor
data are disseminated and updated electronically
to improve timeliness and enable near real time
connectivity between intelligence collectors, producers, and users. Examples include tactical
LANs and WANs, and systems such as the JDISS
and the IAS.
Dissemination Forms
Reports
The most suitable format for intelligence dissemination depends primarily on the needs of the
recipient, the nature and urgency of the intelligence, and the means available to convey the
information. The unit intelligence officer should
specify a desired format (such as verbal, text,
electronic) whenever stating an IPR and or/IDR.
Intelligence reports and summaries are normally

used to broadcast information electronically to a
wide audience to update a current situation or
subject of interest. Normally released according
to a predetermined time schedule, reports continuously refresh databases but may lag in timeliness during a fast-moving crisis or battle.
Verbal
Databases
Verbal formats include dissemination via radio or

telephone, face-to-face briefings, and discussions
or via video-teleconferencing. The primary benefit of verbal formats is timeliness, in getting the
information to the user, and by the disseminator
having immediate, positive verification of delivery. Verbal forms can also enhance communication through subtle factors, such as tone of voice,
inflection, facial expressions, body language, and
gestures, which may convey greater meaning
than the words alone. Verbal formats may be part
of formal briefings that require complex graphics,
detailed scripting, and rehearsals, which can
monopolize personnel and material resources.
Many intelligence-related databases are available

for electronic dissemination. Threat and environmental databases are maintained within the intelligence battalions P&A cell. Subordinate units
establish and maintain their own databases, tailored to their units intelligence needs.
Sensor Data and Information Streams

The G-2/S-2, G-3/S-3, and G-6/S-6 must coordinate sensor data and information management
and dissemination-related issues, weigh the
advantages and risks, and develop procedures.
One example is the potential dissemination of
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intelligence information (for example, video footage) directly from a collector (for example, an
unmanned aerial vehicle) to a targeting or operational node perhaps via an intelligence operations node.
Graphical Products
Graphics, such as those used in map enhancements or contained in annotated imagery, portray vast amounts of intelligence in a
condensed form more easily interpreted by the
human mind. When appropriate, they should be
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incorporated in intelligence production and dissemination. The chief benefit of graphical dissemination formats, such as maps, overlays,
annotated imagery, briefing graphics, and topographic products, is that they may be assimilated and understood by people more quickly
than textually-based formats. Effective use of
graphical product dissemination requires standards, procedures, and training. In most cases
intelligence disseminated via graphics must be
reinforced with supporting documents or supplemental information.
CHAPTER 3
INTELLIGENCE DISSEMINATION METHODOLOGY

Dissemination planning begins with an understanding of basic dissemination methodology. The
three parts of IR are ICR, IPR, and IDR. Each IDR
should be processed individually, using the methodology described in figure 3-1.
Determine Dissemination Requirements

Identify what intelligence is needed, who needs it,
location, date required, and assign priority. Disseminators should
Optimize utilization.
Stay in contact with commanders and other
intelligence requestors.
Determine Requirements
Determine Forms
Determine Modes
Allocate Resources
Disseminate
Evaluate Effectiveness
Train Personnel
Figure 3-1. Dissemination Methodology.
Determine common IRs.

Develop planning tools.
Determine Dissemination Forms

Intelligence may be disseminated in a variety of
formats and via verbal, text or graphical formats.
The optimal form for dissemination best meets
the needs of the user. It must answer the users
needs in the timeliest manner consistent with the
urgency of the tactical situation.
A well-designed dissemination plan will take formatting factors into account and save man-hours
otherwise spent on re-drafting and copying. Disseminators must be able to prepare and transmit the
formatted intelligence in time to satisfy the users
LTIOVs. The format of the intelligence product
must be compatible with the mode of transmission.
Dissemination planners must know the CIS capabilities and status of all supported elements. Since
the CIS status of recipients may change at any
time, disseminators must plan for alternate means
of dissemination. Intended recipients in a highly
mobile situation may be reliant on point-to-point
phone or radio communications.
Determine Dissemination Modes

MAGTF intelligence staffs must identify dissemination channels and capabilities and plan for primary
and alternate dissemination via common communication pathways. Available CIS bandwidth must be
economized. Dissemination planners should
Identify and select both routine and time-sensitive modes.
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Determine and prioritize both dissemination

point-to-point and broadcast modes for the widest
possible range of tactical situations, to include
standard and alarm situations and also criteria.
Maintain awareness of the status of all MAGTF
and key external CIS plans and operations.
Allocate Resources
The commander and intelligence officer exercising centralized control of intelligence dissemination must allocate resources to ensure that the
needs of subordinate commanders are properly
addressed and supported. Detachments from one
or more intelligence/reconnaissance/CI unit may
be placed in direct support (DS) or attached to subordinate units. They may also be used to create
intelligence nodes to support a subordinate unit or
center (for example, the rear area operations center; civil-military operations center). This must be
done in coordination with the G-3/S-3 (for unit
concept of operations and tactical task organization); the G-6/S-6 (for CIS resources); the G-1/S-1
(for personnel augmentation and courier support);
the G-4/S-4 (for unique intelligence elements
combat service support); and within the G-2/S-2
section for effective management of dissemination
personnel and assets.
Disseminate
Intelligence products must be disseminated as
quickly as possible to all relevant users. Dissemination planners should anticipate overloaded or
disabled communication links by planning alternate distribution means. Redundancy must be
planned for and used as needed.
Good reporting and dissemination flow diagrams
and matrices assist in dissemination development,
planning, and execution. They also provide combat operations center (COC), P&A cell, and
SARC watch personnel with references to guide
them in dissemination decisions.
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Considerations During Dissemination

Current Tactical Situation
The dissemination plan will provide guidance for
when, to whom, and how to disseminate the various types of intelligence and products.
Disseminators must always evaluate the IR against
the current tactical situation; in addition to planned
recipients ask who has a need for the intelligence;
and initiate necessary action.
Status of Current Communications
and Information Systems Readiness
Dissemination managers must continuously
monitor the status of all CIS resources and pathways, primary and alternate. Continuous coordination with the G-2/S-2 COC watch officer and
the G-6/S-6s systems control (SYSCON) and
technical control (TECHCON) centers is mandatory to rapidly assess problems and determine
availability of alternate communication means.
Quality Control of Dissemination

Dissemination planning is generally centrally managed. Dissemination execution is decentralized and
conducted by a wide variety of individualsP&A
cell, SARC, and COC intelligence personnel; intelligence, CI, and reconnaissance collectors; and even
operations, fires, and other nonintelligence personnel. New CIS technologies allow greater intelligence access to and dissemination from commands
and organizations external to the MAGTF as well as
command echelons within the MAGTF. Additionally, the ability of users to pull information from
nonmilitary or intelligence sources (for example,
news media, academia, nongovernmental organizations [NGOs]) and use it as intelligence presents a
quality control challenge. Data may be incorrect,
misleading, dated or incomplete, excessive or
wrongly perceived as conclusive. Users may use
this data without understanding the basis. Detailed,
well-designed standing operating procedures
(SOPs) and continuous coordination are critical to
successfully dealing with these challenges.
Evaluate Effectiveness
After disseminating an intelligence product, disseminators must ensure that it was received and
understood by all intended recipients. Intelligence
products are occasionally misrouted or not transmitted completely. Verification of receipt can be
accomplished through a telephone call or email
confirmation from select addressees. Follow-on
contact should be made to determine if intelligence needs were met or if the provided intelligence led to any new IRs.
Train Personnel
Regular and realistic training of all intelligence
personnel and users is needed to improve their
understanding of dissemination operational capabilities and limitations, their tactical abilities and
judgments, and their technical skills and expertise.
Intelligence dissemination capabilities must be
exercised under a variety of realistic tactical scenarios and operating conditions. Training must
emphasizes unit SOPs, as well as other Service,
joint, and intelligence agency procedures. Training must develop the following procedures:
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Ensure that dissemination problems experienced

anywhere within the MAGTF are immediately
brought to the attention of the appropriate personnel for corrective action.
Maintain awareness of the current operational
status of key intelligence-related and CIS
resources.
Confirm the receipt of disseminated intelligence.
Quickly verify that CCIRS, PIRs, and IRs have
been fully satisfied, and whether they generate or
affect any new IRs.
Enable commanders, planners, and other nonintelligence personnel to pull intelligence from
databases, Web sites, publications, and other
intelligence resources.
Rehearse time-sensitive dissemination procedures, to include using alternate communication means.
Disseminate intelligence to other Services, joint,
multinational forces, and NGOs.
Integrate intelligence and reconnaissance units
intelligence, C2, and CIS operations in HQs of all
subordinate organizations down to the battalion,
squadron, and combat service support detachment level.
Execute specialized and unique intelligence dissemination CIS capabilities (for example, SCI
sanitization and reporting of DOD clandestine
collection activities).
CHAPTER 4
INTELLIGENCE DISSEMINATION PLANNING
The MAGTF intelligence section develops and
implements intelligence dissemination plans.

While written from the MEF intelligence section
perspective, the guidelines addressed in this
chapter may be tailored to any echelon. Appendix A provides a sample intelligence dissemination plan format. Appendix B provides a sample
intelligence CIS plan format. Appendix C provides an IDR planning matrix format.
Planning Factors
Intelligence dissemination plans and procedures
must incorporate the following:
IDR priorities, to include integrated linkage
with ICRs and IPRs.
Grouping IRs by type of intelligence and echelon of intended recipient.
Anticipated IDRs.
Preferred intelligence product.
Primary and alternate communication means
with all supported units.
Routine and time-sensitive dissemination means
and responsibilities.
Communications security (COMSEC) considerations.
Procedures to verify that the intelligence has
been received by the intended recipients.
MAGTF Dissemination Standing

Operating Procedures, Plans, and Orders
The assistant chief of staff (AC/S) G-2 has overall responsibility for MAGTF intelligence dissemination SOPs, plans, and orders. The ISC is
responsible for the preparation of the intelligence
dissemination plan and the intelligence CIS plan.

The CM/DO is responsible for execution.
The principal intelligence CIS planning guide/
tool for a MAGTF operation is tab D, Intelligence CIS Plan, to Appendix 16 (Intelligence
Operations Plan) of Annex B of the OPLAN/
OPORD. Other portions of Annex B, however,
also include key intelligence CIS information.
For example, tabs A, B, and C to Appendix 16
(respectively, the collections, production and dissemination plans); tab E (Intelligence Reports) to
Appendix 16; and paragraph 5 (Intelligence C2)
to Annex B of the basic plan.
In addition to Annex B, portions of Annex K
(CIS) influence intelligence CIS architecture
planning. The following are included:
Appendix 14, Communications Restoration.
Appendix 23, Task Organization/Communications Guard Shifts.
Appendix 26, Radio Battalion/special security
officer (SSO) Communications.
Appendix 31, Communications Support for
Intelligence.
Appendix 34, Internet Protocol Assignments.
Appendix 35, CIS Support for Information
Management.
Dissemination Planning Process

Intelligence dissemination should be
Preplanned.
Tailored for specific recipients based on unit
mission.
Automated to the greatest degree possible.
Included with back-up plans and manual means
of dissemination.
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Identify Dissemination Requirements

Validated and prioritized CCIRs, PIRs, and IRs
drive IDR planning. When identifying requirements, the four Wswho, where, what, and
whenprovide a usable, four-step process for
identifying dissemination needs.
Who
Identify and group who may need dissemination
support, not only those specifically involved with
an IR. These units may include higher HQ (for
example, joint task force (JTF); external intelligence units (for example, JIC, joint interrogation
and debriefing center or joint document exploitation center); adjacent units (for example, United
States Army units); and internal elements of the
MAGTF (current operations center, force fires
coordination center, rear area operations center or
civil-military operations center).
Where
Where intelligence is disseminated will likely
correspond to the location of the intended recipient; however, command relationships, operational
phase, task-organization or other factors may
determine other locations for dissemination
requirements. Intelligence dissemination planners must pay particular attention to special dissemination requirements during any of the
following situations:
Intelligence support provided via reach back or
involving split-base operations.
Location of unit C2 facilities during tactical
displacements.
When the unit can utilize communications provided by a collocated unit.
Operations afloat and ship-shore movement
phases.
Heliborne or air movement operations.
Terrain, weather or atmospheric conditions that
may affect dissemination.
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What
The next step is to determine what type intelligence
support (for example, finished deliberate intelligence, time-sensitive intelligence products or particular formats) each recipient requires. The who and
what are cross-referenced with the following:
Finished intelligence products (intelligence studies, estimates or reports).
Addressee indicator groups, Defense Special
Security Communications System address
groups, collective address designators, and
MAGTF units.
Alarm intelligence support (for example, I&W
report or time-sensitive target of opportunity
reporting).
Imagery IRs.
Signals intelligence (SIGINT) (for example,
requirement for time-sensitive/non-codeword
reporting; sanitized version SCI products).
Human intelligence (HUMINT) (for example,
CI time-sensitive reports, tactical interrogation
reports, special CI reporting).
Geographic intelligence (for example, planning
and operational map allowance requirements,
terrain models and analyses, geospatial information needed for automated systems).
Reconnaissance and surveillance requirements.
Level(s) of classified information that the user
requires.
Releasability and formats for sharing intelligence with multinational units.
When
The final basic dissemination planning step is to
identify timeliness requirements. In general, intelligence should be disseminated as soon as possible. Planning considerations include the following:
Rapidly assessing the feasibility of satisfying
the commanders stated LTIOV requirement.
Nature of the IR (for example, routine, time
sensitive, CCIR).
Communication transmission means desired by

the user (for example, voice, text, electronic).
Capabilities and current status of the MAGTF
CIS system.
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Develop the Dissemination Plan

The intelligence dissemination plan must be fully
integrated with MEF collections and production
operations; clearly state how the intelligence will
Develop the Intelligence and Information Flow

Intelligence Flow
Dissemination planning must begin with an analysis of intelligence and information processes. Visualization of the flow of intelligence flow can
contribute to detailed planning. The use of various
types of flow diagrams and dissemination planning
matrices can assist in the process. When building a
MAGTF dissemination matrix, key dissemination
recipients, such as the MSCs, must always be
depicted. No standard dissemination matrix has
been developed for all dissemination planning
functions; however, some examples are provided in
Appendix C (Intelligence Dissemination Requirements Planning Matrix) and Appendix D (Intelligence Reports Dissemination Matrix Format).
Intelligence Reporting
An intelligence report matrix depicting standard
and time-sensitive reporting guidance should be
prepared for every operation. The particular format will be tailored to meet unit needs. The
matrix should detail the flow of intelligence
reports to be prepared or handled by the intelligence section and the IOC. For MAGTF elements, this should show the flow from the
original reporter (collector, SARC or P&A cell)
to recipients for each type intelligence report.
Appendix D shows an example of an intelligence
report matrix.
IDR Planning Matrix
The IDR planning matrix is a tool that assists the
CM/DO in managing the MAGTF intelligence
dissemination effort. Using an IDR planning
matrix helps keep the focus on the commanders
decision points, PIRs, and other key IRs. This
format may be tailored as needed per unit SOP.
See appendix C.
EXAMPLE
Notional MEF Intelligence Support to Targeting Flow
Targeting Related IR Management. Targeting-related IRs will be
submitted by higher, adjacent, and subordinate elements. These will be
submitted to the CM/DO in the intelligence operations center (IOC). The
CM/DO will consult with the P&A cell and other producers to determine if
they can answer the request. If yes, they will do so per either the
production or dissemination plan, disseminate products as appropriate,
and also post the answer or the product on the intelligence homepage. If
the analysts cannot answer the request, they will so notify the CM/DO
who will then prioritize and request collection.
Support to Time-Sensitive Targeting. Each potential source of timesensitive targeting intelligence must make decisions on whether the
combat information received constitutes high-payoff target reporting
(HPTR), and if it is targetable. Daily guidance reflecting changes to the
commanders intent, G-3 force fires targeting priorities, the daily targeting
board, and the G-2/IOCs PIRs, and intelligence reporting criteria
provides this. A tracking and identification code/system should be
established for these reports. Reactive targeting occurs when high-payoff
targets (HPTs) are located. This time-sensitive intelligence is collected
and disseminated through the organization responsible for reporting from
the sensor concerned. Generally, information will come to the MEF G-2
and its IOC through the SARC or the COC intelligence watch (point of
contact for friendly unit intelligence and combat information reporting). In
special cases and when authorized, this flow may be direct from a
specialized intelligence unit to designated recipients (for example, from
the radio battalions operational control and analysis center to the COC).
Immediate Dissemination of High-Value Target Reporting. If the
information is not an HPT or battle damage assessment (BDA) report, it
is moved to the P&A cell for analysis. The P&A cell will review all reports
to determine if they are high-value, time-sensitive intelligence. If yes, it
will note who needs to see it and immediately disseminate it per the
dissemination plan and intelligence reporting criteria. If no, it will
determine who needs to see it, internal to the G-2, for use in subsequent
intelligence P&AO.
Analysis and Dissemination of Intelligence Products. P&A cell
analysts will process the information against the current and estimated
future enemy situation using other relevant intelligence and databases
as appropriate. Time-sensitive intelligence will rapidly be incorporated by
the analyst into an intelligence report that is disseminated immediately
per the dissemination plan and current reporting criteria. Where
immediate dissemination is not required, the analyst will likely forward
the intelligence for possible inclusion in the intelligence summary or
other intelligence products. Where targets are developed through the
analytical process, the analysts will forward all targets to P&A cells
target analysis/BDA team for follow-on support to the targeting process.
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be delivered to the requestor; and be flexible

enough to adapt to ongoing tactical developments. The dissemination plan must determine
both the physical means of dissemination and
procedures to be followed in transmission.
Design and Coordinate
the Dissemination Architecture
An intelligence dissemination architecture should
be designed schematically so that it depicts links
from the source to the recipient. It should depict
organizations, intelligence systems, and CIS connectivity among the forces intelligence collectors/producers and the supported decision
makers/planners and C2 nodes. It must encompass the different types of intelligence support,
from higher HQ produced all-source intelligence
through time-sensitive tactical intelligence information. To account for different types of data and
intelligence, several linkages may need to be constructed. It must also depict both primary and
alternate channels for standard and broadcast dissemination. The following must be incorporated:
Detail the various means for dissemination:
digital networks, radio, wire, and courier communications channels, to include MAGTF
common as well as dedicated intelligence systems and architectures.
Provide primary and alternate plans for standard, alarm, supply-push, and demand-pull
capabilities.
Account for different types of data forms and
intelligence, to include that requiring special or
unique security controls (for example, SCI).
The ISC has principal staff responsibility for the
dissemination architecture. IDR architecture
needs should be stated within the broader intelligence C2 and CIS requirements, approved by
the G-2 and the commander, and then provided
in a prioritized list to appropriate G-3/S-3, G-5/
S-5, and G-6/S-6 planners. Tailored copies may
also be provided to higher and subordinate
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intelligence officers to support collaborative

detailed planning.
Establish Dissemination Procedures
Dissemination procedures should be established
for the delivery of intelligence from producers.
The precedence of transmission (for example,
routine and flash) should be agreed upon by all
involved parties in advance. Audiences should be
predetermined by defining broadcast parameters.
Reporting thresholds and filters should be identified early.
Plan and Manage the Common
Tactical Picture, Common Operational Picture
The dissemination of common tactical picture
(CTP) track data, its subsequent processing, and
further dissemination must be planned for, monitored, and managed. Track management procedures must be established to achieve a useful
CTP within the higher level common operational
picture (COP) environment. Each echelon of
command, beginning at the tactical maneuver
battalion/aviation squadron level, reports and
manages the track database for its own units and
those attached or in DS. Track data should be
auto-forwarded via broadcast up to the next
higher echelon until it reaches the MAGTF CE.
Once correlated, track data is rebroadcast back
down to each subsequent echelon as the MAGTF
CTP. As track data is updated it automatically
updates each echelon database and CTP. This dissemination process must be carefully managed.
Communications Security
The effective dissemination of intelligence requires
secure communication means. COMSEC planning
considerations include the following:
Coordinate with the appointed SSOs in all
units authorized to receive and use SCI.
Adhere to SCI security handling, processing,
and storage requirements.
Obtain authority and establish procedures for

the sanitization of SCI products, reports, and
other information.
Determine and coordinate SCI and GENSER
LANs and WANs.
Determine and coordinate both SCI and GENSER
courier requirements and operations.
Determine COMSEC materiel system requirements for intelligence and SCI communications.
Determine communication requirements between
sensitive compartmented information facilities
(SCIFs), tactical sensitive compartmented information facilities (TSCIFs), supporting security
forces, and supported units.
Allocate Resources
The intelligence officer, in coordination with the
units communications officer, should allocate
available personnel and equipment resources to
support the dissemination requested. Requirements must be estimated and resources allocated
for routine and time-sensitive operations, with
sufficient redundant capabilities for each.
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Monitor Execution
A wide range of intelligence dissemination will
be occurring simultaneously. It is critical to constantly evaluate its effectiveness, the quality of
support provided to commanders, and rapidly
identify and resolve problems as follows:
Develop a dissemination tracking matrix to
record receipt of major and/or critical intelligence and products by intended recipients.
(See fig. 4-1)
Determine if the user is satisfied with the quality and quantity of intelligence.
Supervise adherence to specified dissemination
priorities and reporting criteria.
Ensure that no precedence abuse exists or
information overload occurs to degrade or
overload communication channels.
Maintain awareness of the operational status of
all supporting CIS, as well as the status of PIRs,
IRs, and IDRs, to rapidly make necessary
changes consistent with ongoing operations.
Figure 4-1. Sample Dissemination Tracking Matrix.
CHAPTER 5
INTELLIGENCE ESTIMATES AND STUDIES
Intelligence estimates, studies, reports, and brief-
ings are the principal intelligence products disseminated during MAGTF operations. Detailed
information on preparing each is contained in
MCWP 2-12, MAGTF Intelligence Production
and Analysis.
Dissemination
Disseminating intelligence estimates and studies
provides large amounts of detailed data in support
of general operational planning. Many estimates
and studies are scheduled production documents;
however, estimates and studies may be produced
and distributed quickly during a rapidly developing crisis. Intelligence estimates and studies may
be disseminated via paper copy or a computer diskette mailed to a predetermined distribution list or
electronically via a secure datalink. In most cases,
broader dissemination will be possible by posting
these products on Web pages accessible by the
intended recipient.
Advantages versus Disadvantages

Intelligence estimates and studies are often
accompanied by overlays, color graphics, and
other aids in a standardized format. Once disseminated, these documents are available for
continuous reference. But while intelligence estimates and studies can serve as invaluable background references, they require significant time
and resources to produce. These products are
prepared with a specific information cut-off time
and may be difficult to update quickly. In a crisis, intelligence estimates and studies may be
difficult to reproduce mechanically for rapid dissemination to all necessary subordinate units.
Reproduction or reformatting of imagery and

geospatial information materials can be particularly difficult.
Intelligence Estimate
The intelligence estimate is the primary means
for providing basic and current intelligence and
results of the intelligence preparation of the battlespace (IPB) effort focused on a specific mission. It is usually the first significant intelligence
product developed to support initial orientation,
immediate mission analysis, and other planning
needs. The scope and detail of the estimate will
be determined by the following:
Resources of the command preparing it.
Nature of the operation.
Available intelligence.
Identified IRs.
Prior contingency planning.
Time and resources available.
The intelligence estimate should be succinct, yet
provide commanders and staffs the necessary
intelligence for planning and early decisionmaking. A summary of basic intelligence, the estimate normally uses supporting studies for indepth treatment of specific aspects of the enemy
situation or the area of operations (AO). Whenever possible, the intelligence estimate should
clearly present the analysis and conclusions
developed during IPB. When contained in an
OPLAN or OPORD, the intelligence estimate is
typically found in Appendix 11 to Annex B. The
finished estimate may be written, graphic or verbal in form. Subparagraphs and tabs may be
added and omitted, based on their relevance to
the stated mission. For topics that require a large
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amount of data, information and intelligence (for

example, beaches, weapons capabilities, and
technical characteristics), the salient facts, and
conclusions should be summarized in the body of
the estimate with details included as a tab(s).
MAGTF Contingency Intelligence Study

This is a baseline intelligence study prepared in
advance for standing OPLANs and likely contingencies. It is based on the intelligence estimate
format and can be updated relatively quickly and
converted into an intelligence estimate when an
alert or warning order is received.
Intelligence Studies
Intelligence studies deliver detailed intelligence
on specific aspects of the AO or threat (for example, beaches, minefields, helicopter landing zones
(HLZ)s, hydrography or airfields). Studies
directly support intelligence estimates. Wherever
possible, standardized formats should be used
and essential intelligence should be transformed
into graphics. Unit intelligence studies should be
disseminated at least two echelons upward and
downward, especially if the intelligence contained in the study is derived from organic collection assets.
Target/Objective Studies
Target/objective studies are focused, detailed
intelligence products that aid in the application of
fires or the maneuver of forces against a specific
target set or area. These studies can also be used
by small units for mission preparation and execution. Target/objective studies are graphically oriented and may use many of the graphics derived
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during the IPB process. This intelligence product

provides tailored, detailed, mission-specific intelligence in support of small unit execution. It usually consists of text descriptions that are
supported by graphics. Graphics may include
annotated imagery, map enhancements, terrain
models, blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
Target folders contain textual descriptions and
graphics, but annotated imagery, map enhancements, diagrams, schematics, and mapping products are key elements. In a tactical situation,
target intelligence becomes highly perishable and
must be disseminated as quickly as possible to
controlling, coordinating, and delivering units.
Intelligence Preparation
of the Battlespace Products
IPB is a continuous, systemic process of analyzing the threat and environment presented in the
intelligence estimate. IPB products provide supported commanders and planners with a graphic
portrayal of the battlespace. By integrating, analyzing, evaluating, interpreting, and fusing vast
amounts of textual information into symbols, IPB
products convey easily understood overlays to
operators and planners with detailed intelligence
available in supporting text products or intelligence databases. Overlays, such as the modified
combined obstacle and fields of fire overlays,
quickly and effectively depict such key terrain
and enemy characteristics as mobility corridors,
obstacles, terrain trafficability, and threat COAs.
IPB overlay updates should always be disseminated as rapidly as possible to other staff sections and subordinate units.
Standardized formats for IPB products should
be used to the maximum extent possible and
tailored according to the situation or a users
unique needs.
CHAPTER 6
INTELLIGENCE BRIEFINGS
The ability to prepare and convey intelligence in
a clear, concise manner is an essential skill for
intelligence personnel. For the operational intelligence officer, the briefings will be the most common way to disseminate intelligence to the
command. However, intelligence personnel at all
command levels frequently use intelligence briefings, formal and informal, to disseminate intelligence to commanders, staffs, and others.
Intelligence briefings are used to convey information in a concise, mission-oriented format. Depending on available preparation time, briefing styles can
range from formal presentations with detailed handouts and graphics to concise verbal updates.
Dissemination
In nontactical situations, given sufficient leadtime, formal briefings can be supplemented with
multimedia products. During operations, intelligence can be relayed rapidly through short verbal updates. To convey a large amount of
intelligence, paper hand-outs, electronic presentations, graphics or other supplemental material
covering key briefing points may accompany the
verbal presentation.
The intelligence brief should focus on the intelligence and events that correspond to the CCIRs
and other PIRs. Doing so ensures that the commander is given the most essential information in
the shortest amount of time. This does not preclude additional information being presented. If
something of significance occurs that affects the
current or future plans, the commander must be
informed. Good judgment must prevail.
Advantages versus Disadvantages

Briefings are an effective way to disseminate
intelligence quickly. They permit interaction with
the user and allow the user to provide instant
feedback to the briefer on content and conclusions or to ask questions. Preparation for briefings can be time-consuming, however; and
briefings usually reach only a selected audience,
such as the commanders staff.
Information Brief
The most common form of briefing is the information brief. Its primary purposes are initial situation orientation for planning and enhancing
situational awareness and understanding. Common examples are the initial staff orientation
brief, the commanders daily update, intelligence
update, intelligence estimate of supportability,
mission/target intelligence brief, and the technical
intelligence brief.
Initial Staff Orientation Brief

The initial staff intelligence orientation brief disseminates important characteristics of the AO and
the threat. Its goal is to indoctrinate key personnel to the overall intelligence perspective concerning an impending operation and to rapidly
focus commanders and key planners on mission
critical factors. The initial intelligence orientation brief should generally follow the intelligence estimate format, supplying all relevant
intelligence on the AO and the enemy. Much of
the content of this type briefing is derived from
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higher-echelon studies and estimates and is presented as basic background intelligence. Because
this type briefing can easily become too long or
too detailed for timely dissemination, graphics
should be used wherever possible.
Commanders Daily Update Brief

Morning or evening update briefs may be formal
and detailed. They are scheduled for set times
once or twice per day. Intelligence may be only
part of the overall briefing. The intelligence topics include the following:
The current situation and significant events.
CCIRs, PIRs, and IRs.
Collection, production, and dissemination plans
and their status.
Weather.
Estimates of future threat actions.
At a minimum, most likely and most dangerous
enemy COAs.
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Intelligence Estimate of Supportability

An intelligence estimate of supportability briefing evaluates friendly COAs based on the capabilities and limitations of organic and supporting
intelligence, counterintelligence, and reconnaissance forces. Its goal is to assist the commander
in understanding intelligence operations capabilities, with all other friendly functional capabilities, to decide the most promising friendly COA
and to identify IRs. The intelligence estimate of
supportability brief addresses key factors identified by intelligence personnel that may influence friendly intelligence operations that include
the following:
Terrain.
Weather.
Current political situation.
Possible reactions from the civilian populace.
Enemys relative strengths and weaknesses.
Susceptibility to friendly deception or psychological operations.
Intelligence Update Brief

The intelligence update brief reviews intelligence
activity since the last briefing, presents the current
intelligence situation, and estimates anticipated
enemy activities that may affect friendly COAs.
Intelligence updates are usually scheduled briefings and are designed to address predetermined
periods of time such as every 12 or 24 hours.
Examples include watch turnover briefs in the unit
COC, IOC or SARC. The intelligence update brief
follows a temporal outline, commencing with the
reporting of any significant enemy activity, including any enemy losses since the last update. It presents the current enemy situation, followed by
weather forecasts, as well as intelligence estimates
of enemy COAs and activity during the next
reporting period. The update should also address
friendly intelligence collection, production, and
dissemination operations.
The briefing addresses enemy COAs, analyzes

enemy COAs versus friendly COAs based on the
key factors, identifies the preferred friendly
COA, and offers any other recommendations to
the commander.
Mission/Target Intelligence Brief

The mission/target intelligence brief provides
detailed and tailored intelligence to support execution of a specific mission. The mission/target
intelligence brief has no prescribed format but
should contain all pertinent intelligence impacting on a specific mission or target. Normally, this
type briefing provides any intelligence and other
information on activity occurring or expected to
occur within a predetermined radius from a target or mission area and within a predetermined
amount of time from mission execution. At a
minimum, it should include an area orientation

and detailed descriptions of entry points, the
objective area, and the expected threat, including
enemy locations, dispositions, capabilities, and
vulnerabilities. Graphics should be employed
extensively to portray potential enemy strengths,
vulnerabilities, and potential COAs.
Technical Intelligence Brief

The technical intelligence brief provides detailed
intelligence on a specific enemy weapon system,
piece of equipment or functional capability and limitations. This type of briefing disseminates a substantial amount of technical and scientific
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intelligence in a condensed format. The technical

intelligence brief has no prescribed form but should,
at a minimum, provide a detailed description of the
threat or weapon system and its attendant characteristics, capabilities, and vulnerabilities. If the system
has associated unique visual or electronic signatures, ensure all known operating parameters are
disseminated to intelligence, targeting, and key
maneuver personnel. The briefing should also
describe how the enemy employs the system (for
example, tactics, processes, and procedures) and
where it is currently deployed (for example, order of
battle). Graphics should be used wherever possible
to quickly convey this type of complex information.
CHAPTER 7
INTELLIGENCE REPORTS
I ntelligence reports disseminate intelligence
quickly to a wide audience for immediate use.

Because reports contain sensitive information,
they are usually transmitted by a secure communication means. Intelligence reports should be
disseminated in accordance with either collection
or reporting criteria or the dissemination plan.
MCWP 2-12 and other MCWP and MCRP intelligence series publications provide the basic formats for these reports.
Summary Intelligence Reports

Summary intelligence reports provide the commander with an overview of significant enemy
activity within a specified period of time and
project anticipated enemy actions during the next
reporting period. Summary reports are usually
scheduled products disseminated at specific times
as dictated by unit SOPs or OPLANS/OPORDs.
Standard summary reports, disseminated at
scheduled times, are well-suited for demand-pull
dissemination, such as being posted on the
MAGTF secure TDN.
Intelligence Summary
The intelligence summary (INTSUM) is a textbased or text and graphic intelligence report that
provides a summary of the intelligence situation
covering a specific period, normally prescribed
by the unit SOP for intelligence or the intelligence annex to the OPORD (for a MEF-level
operation, typically every 12 or 24 hours). It is
used to report threat activities, changes to threat
capabilities, and the results of further P&A. It is
designed to update the original and subsequent
intelligence estimates. INTSUM distribution
will be in accordance with the dissemination
plan, but generally will be disseminated at least

to immediate higher and subordinate commands.
Using the basic format, units can tailor the
INTSUM to fit the situation. With new automated information systems, INTSUMs are
increasingly produced in graphic form and
posted on networks for wide dissemination, with
links to detailed supporting intelligence products, reports, and databases. The graphic
INTSUM is maintained on computer screens
linked to intelligence databases or on conventional maps with displayed/accessible supporting information.
Daily Intelligence Summary

A daily intelligence summary (DISUM) is a
report prepared in message form at the JTF HQ
that provides higher, lateral, and subordinate
headquarters with a summary of all significant
intelligence produced during the previous 24hour period. The as of time for the information, content, and submission time for the report
will be as specified by the joint force commander. (JP 1-02)
At higher command levels, particularly JTFs and
unified commands, a DISUM will usually be
published every 24 hours. While INTSUMs, particularly at lower tactical echelons, provide a tactical perspective, the DISUM is broader in scope,
potentially encompasses more aspects of the
threat countrys elements of national power, and
focuses on operational-level intelligence analysis
and estimates. MAGTF command elements
tasked as JTF HQ will generally be required to
submit DISUMs to the combatant command HQ.
See the combatant commands tactics, techniques, and procedures for the DISUM format.
Although generally the same, formats may vary
from theater to theater.
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Periodic Intelligence Summary

The periodic intelligence summary (PERINTSUM) is
a report of the intelligence situation in a tactical operation (normally produced at corps level or its equivalent and higher) usually at intervals of 24 hours or as
directed by the commander. (JP 1-02)
The PERINTSUM is an expanded INTSUM covering a greater period of time as dictated by the commander. It is a means for disseminating more
detailed intelligence than that provided in INTSUMs
or DISUMs. PERINTSUMs are normally issued by
the MAGTF CE for dissemination to higher, lower,
and adjacent commands. Subordinate units may also
be tasked to prepare them if directed by the commander. The format for PERINTSUMs generally is
the same as used for DISUMs.
Specialized Intelligence Reports

Specialized reports include event-driven intelligence reports, such as size, activity, location,
unit, time, and equipment (SALUTE) reports, and
various intelligence discipline-unique intelligence reports, such as tactical electronic intelligence reports, initial photographic intelligence
reports, CI spot reports, surf observation reports,
and bridge reports. The purpose of generating
event-driven intelligence reports is to disseminate significant intelligence to the commander or
to intelligence operations personnel that could
immediately alter the tactical situation or to support situation development. Event-driven and
other specialized intelligence reports are disseminated as required.
Intelligence Report
The intelligence report is a standardized report
that is prepared and disseminated based on its
importance to the current situation rather than on
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a specific time schedule. It is the primary means

for transmitting new and significant intelligence
when facts influencing threat capabilities have
been observed or when a change in threat capabilities has taken place. It is prepared at all echelons by the first intelligence element acquiring
the information and forming the intelligence estimate, and is disseminated as rapidly as possible
to all units that need the reported information. It
may be prepared on any item of intelligence,
regardless of source. Each report will concern
only a single item of interest.
Battle Damage Assessment Reporting

The intelligence officer (at the MEF CE level, the
ISC) ensures BDA reports conform to the
OPLAN, report the nature of damage inflicted or
unit/systems destroyed, and assess the degree of
mission success as it relates to the initial objective. When possible, BDA reporting includes the
physical damage assessment (PDA) and an analysis of the consequence of the damage on the
threat unit.
At each echelon, the intelligence officer compiles, refines, and validates the various sources of
BDA and develops consolidated PDAs and/or
combat strength assessments. Commands will
forward consolidated BDA reporting of their subordinates. MSCs will typically forward a summary BDA report to the MEF, usually covering
set time periods.
At the MEF level, the P&A company, intelligence battalion, is responsible for adjusting the
master order of battle databases to reflect threat
combat losses. The BDA cell will prepare and
disseminate formal Phase I BDA reports in accordance with theater and national policies and procedures. See MCWP 2-12 for information on
BDA analysis and reporting.
Mission Report
Mission reports (MISREPs) are used by aviation
units to report significant results of aircraft missions and nonimagery sightings along flight routes.
They employ a standardized format that includes
air task/mission number or nickname, location
identifiers, time on target/time of sighting, results/
sighting information, and remarks. Upon completion of post-flight debriefing, squadron S-2s should
disseminate MISREPs to the MAGTF G-2/S-2 by
the most expeditious means possible.
Response to a Request for Intelligence

Responses to a request for intelligence (RRFIs)
are nonscheduled products designed to fill gaps
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in knowledge identified by subordinate tactical

units. RRFIs should be answered and disseminated as quickly as possible.
Intelligence Reports Plan and Matrix

Detailed guidance and instructions for dissemination of intelligence reports must be established to
ensure effective, efficient, and accurate intelligence dissemination. This may be accomplished
through the use of an intelligence report matrix.
The CM/DO develops and updates dissemination procedures, architectures, and reporting
matrixes. The intelligence report matrix is an
exhibit to the intelligence reports tab to Annex B
of intelligence OPLAN/OPORD. Report
matrixes may be adjusted by unit SOP. See
appendix D for a sample format.
APPENDIX A
MAGTF INTELLIGENCE DISSEMINATION PLAN
APPENDIX FORMAT
Tab C (Intelligence Dissemination Plan) to Appendix 16 (Intelligence Operations Plan) to Annex B
(Intelligence) explains how intelligence dissemination elements supporting the MAGTF will be used to
support the operation.
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Message reference number
TAB C TO APPENDIX 16 (INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS PLAN) TO
ANNEX B (INTELLIGENCE) TO MAGTF OPORD X (U)
INTELLIGENCE DISSEMINATION PLAN (U)
(U) REFERENCES: Identify organic DOD; Director, National Security
Agency; National Imagery and Mapping Agency, and other directives;
combatant commander, JTF, joint force maritime component commander/joint
force land component commander/joint force air component commander or
other higher authoritiesOPORDs, tactics, techniques, and procedures), and
SOPs for intelligence dissemination operations; intelligence reporting formats
or any other relevant documents that pertain to anticipated intelligence
dissemination operations.
1. (U) Situation
a. (U) Define the AO and Area of Interest. Describe the limits of the AO
and area of interest. Summarize pertinent weather, terrain, and other AO
characteristics and conditions as they may influence the conduct of
intelligence dissemination operations.
b. (U) Enemy. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) and current intelligence
estimates for threat capabilities, limitations, vulnerabilities, and order of
battle pertinent to intelligence dissemination operations.
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c. (U) Assigned MAGTF Organic and Supporting Intelligence Dissemination Assets.
Identify organic and supporting forces available to perform intelligence dissemination
functions.
d. (U) Assumptions. (Derived during the mission analysis step of the Marine Corps
Planning Process.)
e. (U) Intelligence Dissemination Considerations. List key intelligence dissemination, CIS and interoperability considerations that impact this OPLAN/OPORD.
(1) (U) Availability of national and commercial intelligence and multipurpose
CIS resources.
(2) (U) Intelligence C2 and dissemination support to and from JTF or component
HQ and other external commands and/or intelligence organizations.
(3) (U) Creation and manning of forward intelligence C2 and operations elements.
2. (U) Mission. State concisely the intelligence dissemination mission as it relates to the
commands planned operations.
3. (U) Execution
a. (U) Concept of Operations. Summarize command relationships, task-organization,
main and supporting efforts, and the scope of MAGTF and supporting intelligence
dissemination operations. Reference the units intelligence SOP and Appendix 16
(Intelligence Operations Plan) to Annex B. Restate as appropriate the commanders
intent and pertinent aspects of the units overall concept of operations as they relate to
intelligence operations. Outline the purpose and concept of intelligence dissemination
operations, specified priorities, and summarize the means and agencies to be
employed to support the operations and intelligence concepts of operations. Address
the integration of JTF, other components, theater, national, and allied intelligence
operations, dissemination, and CIS support.
b. (U) Dissemination Tasks for Intelligence Units and Organizations, Subordinate
Units, and Detachment Commanders/Officers in Charge.
(1) (U) Orders to Subordinate, Attached, and Supporting Units. Use
separate subparagraphs to list detailed instructions for each unit conducting
intelligence-related dissemination operations, including the originating HQ,
subordinate commands, and separate intelligence support units.
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(a) (U) Marine division(s).
(b) (U) Marine aircraft wing(s).
(c) (U) Force service support group(s).
(d) (U) Commanding officer, intelligence battalion/intelligence support
coordinator.
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(U) Officer in charge (OIC), support cell.
(U) OIC, P&A cell.
(U) OIC, surveillance and reconnaissance cell.
(U) Intelligence systems officer.
(U) Commanding officer, CI/HUMINT company.
(U) Platoon commander, imagery intelligence platoon.
(U) Platoon commander, topographic platoon.
8 (U) OIC, joint surveillance target attack radar system common

ground station.
(e) (U) Commanding officer, Marine unmanned aerial vehicle squadron.
(f) (U) Commanding officer, Marine tactical electronic warfare squadron.
(g) (U) Commanding officer, radio battalion.
(h) (U) Commanding officer, force reconnaissance company.
(i) (U) OIC, national intelligence support team (if attached).
(2) (U) Requests to Higher, Adjacent, and Cooperating Units. Provide separate
numbered subparagraphs pertaining to each unit not organic, attached or
supporting and from which intelligence dissemination support is requested,
including other components, JTF HQ, allied or coalition forces, theater, and
national operational and intelligence elements.
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c. (U) Coordinating Instructions. Reference Appendix 16 (Intelligence Operations
Plan), Annex K (CIS), Annex J (C2), as well as command, other unit, intelligence and
CI SOPs. Detail here or in supporting tabs key changes to unit SOPs. Additional
topics to include are as follows:
Requesting dissemination support.
Timely reporting procedures for intelligence CIS problems.
Coordinating switchover to backup dissemination paths.
Intelligence operations.
C2.
CIS hand over between command echelons.
(1) (U) General Dissemination Guidance and Procedures. Use separate
subparagraphs to list detailed instructions for routine and time-sensitive
dissemination, precedence of transmissions, predetermined recipient lists, general
and specific broadcast parameters, reporting thresholds and reporting filters.
(2) (U) Intelligence Reporting Criteria
(3) (U) Resource Allocation. Discuss dissemination resource allocation between
the main and supporting efforts, and between support to current operations and
support to future operations.
(4) (U) Intranet Management. List detailed instructions for homepage and
database management, to include authorities for posting, updating, and removing
information and intelligence.
(5) (U) Common Operational Picture/Common Tactical Picture. List detailed
instructions for track data and auto-forwarding, broadcast times, and boundary/
track ownership responsibilities.
(6) (U) Formats and Standardization. Provide formats for internal and external
MAGTF intelligence dissemination and reporting, preformatted templates and/or
where to find these referenced elsewhere in the OPORD. Include standards and
limits on size and composition of files attached to electronic mail.
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4. (U) Administration and Logistics
a. (U) Logistics. Reference Annex D (Logistics). Identify intelligence dissemination
logistics requirements and concerns, such as follows:
Unique combat service support requirements (batteries, unique
replacement parts).
Procedures, and other guidance to support MAGTF intelligence units
and operations.
Procedures for specialized technical logistics support necessary from
external organizations.
Map distribution.
Requirements for courier runs.
b. (U) Personnel. Identify personnel requirements and concerns that affect
intelligence dissemination operations and support (systems administrators or global
sourcing requirements).
5. (U) Command and Control
a. (U) Command Relationships. Reference Annex J (Command Relationships).
Provide any instructions necessary regarding MAGTF command relationships that
will influence intelligence operations and dissemination support.
b. (U) Information Management. Reference Annex U (Information Management),
Annex C (Operations) and Appendix 16 (Intelligence Operations Plan). Provide any
instructions necessary regarding information management (time-sensitive and routine
reporting criteria, intelligence databases, reports) that will influence MAGTF
intelligence dissemination, reporting, and other operations.
c. (U) Communications and Information Systems. Reference Appendix 16
(Intelligence Operations Plan) and Annex K (CIS). Provide any instructions necessary
regarding CIS that will influence MAGTF intelligence dissemination operations.
List intelligence dissemination priorities (by operational phase, intelligence units,
operational intelligence and C2 nodes, and intelligence activities. Choose the most
effective approach for the operation.
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d. (U) Intelligence C2 Nodes and Facilities. Reference the units SOP and Appendix
16 (Intelligence Operations Plan). Provide any guidance and instructions necessary regarding establishment and operation of intelligence C2 nodes and facilities and
dissemination support and priorities to these to include as follows:
G-2/S-2 elements within future plans.
Future operations.
Current operations, and force fires centers.
IOCs support cell.
SARC and P&A cell.
CI/HUMINT company command post.
Reconnaissance operations center.
Operations control and analysis center.
Command element tactical or rear echelons.
Intelligence liaison elements.
TABS:
A Intelligence Dissemination Flow Diagram(s)
B Intelligence Dissemination Requirements Matrix
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APPENDIX B
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION

SYSTEMS PLAN APPENDIX FORMAT
Tab D (Intelligence CIS Plan) to Appendix 16 (Intelligence Operations Plan) to Annex B (Intelligence)
explains how intelligence CIS elements supporting the MAGTF will be used to support the operation.
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ISSUING HEADQUARTERS
PLACE OF ISSUE
Date/time group
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Tab D TO APPENDIX 16 (INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS PLAN) TO
ANNEX B (INTELLIGENCE) TO MAGTF OPORD X (U)
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION
SYSTEMS PLAN (U)
REFERENCES: Identify organic DOD; Director, National Security Agency;
National Imagery and Mapping Agency; and other directives; combatant
commander, JTF, joint force maritime component commander/joint force land
component commander/joint force air component commander or other
higher authorities OPORDS, TTP, and SOP for intelligence CIS operations;
formats; and any other relevant documents that pertain to anticipated
intelligence operations.
1. (U) Situation
a. (U) Define the AO and Area of Interest. Describe the limits of the AO
and area of interest. Summarize pertinent weather, terrain, and other
AO characteristics and conditions as they may influence the conduct of
intelligence CIS operations.
b. (U) Enemy. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) and current intelligence
estimates for threat capabilities, limitations, vulnerabilities, and order of
battle pertinent to intelligence CIS operations.
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c. (U) Assigned MAGTF Organic and Supporting Intelligence CIS Assets. Identify
organic and supporting forces available to perform C2 or intelligence CIS functions.
d. (U) Assumptions. Derived during the mission analysis step of the Marine Corps
planning process.
e. (U) Intelligence CIS Considerations. List key intelligence CIS and interoperability
considerations that impact this OPLAN/OPORD.
(1) (U) Availability of national and commercial intelligence and multipurpose CIS
resources.
(2) (U) Intelligence C2 and dissemination support to and from JTF/component HQ
and other external commands and intelligence organizations.
(3) (U) Creation and manning of forward intelligence C2 and operations elements.
2. (U) MISSION. State concisely the intelligence CIS mission as it relates to the
commands planned operations.
3. (U) Execution
a. (U) Concept of Operations. Summarize command relationships, task organization,
main and supporting efforts, and the scope of MAGTF and supporting intelligence CIS
operations. Reference the units intelligence SOP and Appendix 16 (Intelligence
Operations Plan) to Annex B. Restate as appropriate the commanders intent and
pertinent aspects of the units overall concept of operations as they relate to
intelligence operations. Outline the purpose and concept of intelligence CIS
operations, specified priorities, and summarize the means and agencies to be
employed to support the operations and intelligence concepts of operations. Address
the integration of JTF, other components, theater, national, and allied intelligence
operations and CIS support.
b. (U) CIS Tasks for Intelligence Units and Organizations, Subordinate Units, and
Detachment Commanders/Officers in Charge.
(1) (U) Orders to Subordinate, Attached, and Supporting Units. Use separate subparagraphs to list detailed instructions for each unit conducting intelligence-related
dissemination operations, including the originating HQ, subordinate
commands, and separate intelligence support units.
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(a) (U) Marine division(s).
(b) (U) Marine aircraft wing(s).
(c) (U) Force service support group(s).
(d) (U) Commanding officer, intelligence battalion/intelligence support
coordinator.
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(U) OIC, support cell.
(U) OIC, P&A cell.
(U) OIC, SARC.
(U) Intelligence systems officer.
(U) Commanding officer, CI/HUMINT company.
(U) Platoon commander, imagery intelligence platoon.
(U) Platoon commander, topographic platoon.
8 (U) OIC, joint surveillance target attack radar system common

ground station.
(e) (U) Commanding officer, Marine unmanned aerial vehicle squadron.
(f) (U) Commanding officer, Marine tactical electronic warfare squadron.
(g) (U) Commanding officer, radio battalion.
(h) (U) Commanding officer, force reconnaissance company.
(i) (U) OIC, national intelligence support team (if attached).
(2) (U) Requests to Higher, Adjacent, and Cooperating Units. Provide separate
numbered subparagraphs pertaining to each unit not organic, attached or
supporting and from which intelligence CIS support is requested, including other
components, JTF HQ, allied or coalition forces, theater, and national operational
and intelligence elements.
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c. (U) Coordinating Instructions. Reference Appendix 16 (Intelligence Operations
Plan), Annex K (CIS), Annex J (C2), and command, other unit, intelligence and CI
SOPs. Detail here or in supporting tabs key changes to unit SOPs. Additional topics to
include are as follows:
Requesting CIS support.
Timely reporting procedures for intelligence CIS problems.
Coordinating switchover to backup dissemination paths.
Intelligence operations.
C2.
CIS hand over between command echelons.
4. (U) Administration and Logistics
a. (U) Logistics. Reference Annex D (Logistics). Identify intelligence CIS logistics
requirements and concerns, such as follows:
Unique combat service support requirements (batteries, unique
replacement art).
Procedures, and other guidance to support MAGTF intelligence units
and operations.
Procedures for specialized technical logistics support necessary from
external organizations.
Requirements for courier runs.
b. (U) Personnel. Identify personnel requirements and concerns that affect
intelligence CIS operations and support (systems administrators, global sourcing
requirements).
5. (U) Command and Control
a. (U) Command Relationships. Reference Annex J (Command Relationships).
Provide any instructions necessary regarding MAGTF command relationships that
will influence intelligence operations and CIS support.
b. (U) Information Management. Reference Annex U (Information Management),
Annex C (Operations) and Appendix 16 (Intelligence Operations Plan). Provide
any instructions necessary regarding information management (time-sensitive and
routine reporting criteria, intelligence databases, reports) that will influence MAGTF
intelligence CIS, reporting, and other operations.
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c. (U) Communications and Information Systems. Reference Appendix 16
(Intelligence Operations Plan) and Annex K (CIS). Provide any instructions necessary
regarding CIS that will influence MAGTF intelligence dissemination operations.
List intelligence CIS priorities by operational phase, intelligence units, intelligence
operations and C2 nodes, and intelligence activities. Use the most effective approach
for the operation.
d. (U) Intelligence C2 Nodes and Facilities. Reference the units SOP and Appendix 16
(Intelligence Operations Plan). Provide any guidance and instructions necessary
regarding establishment and operation of intelligence C2 nodes and facilities and CIS
support and priorities to these to include as follows:
G-2/S-2 elements within future plans.
Future operations.
Current operations, and force fires centers.
IOCs support cell.
SARC and P&A cell.
CI/HUMINT company command post.
Reconnaissance operations center.
Operations control and analysis center.
Command element tactical or rear echelons.
Intelligence liaison elements.
TABS:
A Intelligence CIS Architecture Diagrams
Include an diagram for the overall, overarching intelligence CIS architecture.
Include diagrams by intelligence discipline (imagery intelligence, signals
intelligence, HUMINT) if possible and useful for the operation.
Include blueprints and CIS wire diagrams for all intelligence C2 and
operations nodes and facilities, as appropriate.
B Intelligence Information Management Flow Diagram(s)
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APPENDIX C
SAMPLE INTELLIGENCE DISSEMINATION
REQUIREMENTS PLANNING MATRIX
The sample IDR planning matrix is developed to assist in dissemination planning and includes the following information.
Requestor: identify the unit name or staff section that requested the intelligence or products. If the requestor has assigned the IR a control number, also
list the control number here.
CCIR/PIR/IR: identify the supported CCIR, PIR or IR. This may be either a
short text description or its control number.
Likely Collection Timeframe: ranges from anytime to specific windows of
opportunity for collection (for example, related to anticipated time or operational phase requirements).
Source: source of intelligence collection. This may be depicted either by intelligence discipline (for example, SIGNET, ground reconnaissance) or by specific collector (for example, unmanner aerial vehicle, EA-6B, HUMINT
exploitation team).
Who Needs Intelligence First: most immediate distribution recipient(s). This
may be the original requestor and/or a list of units identified during COA wargaming. Specifically identify each unit by unit name, staff section or node.
Timeliness: (hours, minutes, seconds). Factor in users who need finished analysis and who needs semi-finished, single-source analysis.
Currency: (hours, minutes, seconds): Usually there is a direct proportional
relationship between timeliness and currency requirements. Basic intelligence
analysts, for example, may need current information for event by event analysis, but their timeliness requirements are less critical than that needed by I&W
analysts or the G-3.
Periodicity of Reporting: (days, hours, minutes, seconds or as event occurs):
Usually used when reporting surveillance results or tracking critical threat targets or emerging events. Nothing significant to report or negative reports are
required unless otherwise directed.
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General Product Type: Some examples follow:

Structured textusually to fill a database (e.g., order of battle database) or
correlator (e.g., electronic intelligence correlator).
Unstructured textfreeform.
Raw digital streamusually to fill a database or correlator.
Analog voice.
Digital voice.
Video (tape or digital stream).
Raster graphic (scanned/bitmapped photos, maps).
Vector graphic (vector maps, some imagery products).
Combination of formats.
Specific/Unique Product Requirements: for each general product type, identify any
specific or unique product or format requirements.
Standard Channel(s): identify the primary and first alternate communication channel for
standard reporting.
Alarm Channel(s): identify the primary and first alternate communication channel for
time-sensitive dissemination.
Quantity: usually only used for hardcopy dissemination. Identify specific quantity for
each recipient.
Deliberate Follow-up: identify if positive personal follow-up is required with any recipient subsequent to dissemination. If so, state who is responsible, with whom and when.
Such follow-up is typically required when answering a CCIR.
Acknowledge Receipt Necessary? Yes or No. The communications data network may
do this automatically.
APPENDIX D
INTELLIGENCE REPORTS
DISSEMINATION MATRIX FORMAT
This appendix provides a sample of an intelligence report dissemination matrix,
used to ensure understanding and efficiency in dissemination of intelligence reports.
It may be used as an exhibit to Tab E (Intelligence Reports) to Appendix 16
(Intelligence Operations Plan) to Annex B (Intelligence).
INTEL REPORT
ORIGIN
DISSEMINATION
METHOD
VIA
COMMS
PATH
MEF G-2/IOC FILTER
APPENDIX E
GLOSSARY
Section I. Acronyms
AC/S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .assistant chief of staff
AO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .area of operations
BDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . battle damage assessment
C2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .command and control
C2PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .command and control
personal computer
CCIR . . . . . . . . commanders critical information
requirements
CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . command element
CI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .counterintelligence
CIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . communications and
information systems
CM/DO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . collection management/
dissemination officer
COA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . course of action
COC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . combat operations center
COMSEC . . . . . . . . . . . communications security
COP. . . . . . . . . . . . . common operational picture
CTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .common tactical picture
DISUM . . . . . . . . . . . daily intelligence summary
DOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Department of Defense
DS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . direct support
DSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defense Switched Network
DSNET . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defense Secure Network
G-1 . . . . . . . . . . . manpower or personnel officer
(major subordinate commands
and larger organizations)
G-2 . . . . . intelligence officer (major subordinate
commands and larger organizations)
G-3 . . . . . . operations officer (major subordinate
G-4 . . . . . . . . logistics officer (major subordinate
G-5 . . . . . . . . . . plans officer (major subordinate
commands and larger
organizations)
G-6 . . . . . . . . . communications and information

systems officer (major
subordinate commands and
larger organizations)
GENSER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . general service
HLZ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . helicopter landing zone
HPT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . high-payoff targets
HPTR . . . . . . . . . . . high-pay off target reporting
HQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . headquarters
HUMINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . human intelligence
I&W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . indications and warning
IAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . intelligence analysis system
ICR . . . . . . . . intelligence collection requirement
IDR . . . . . intelligence dissemination requirement
IOC . . . . . . . . . . . . .intelligence operations center
IOW . . . . . . . intelligence operations workstation
INTSUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . intelligence summary
IPB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . intelligence preparation
of the battlespace
IPR . . . . . . . intelligence production requirement
IR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .intelligence requirement
ISC . . . . . . . . . . intelligence support coordinator
J-2 . . . . . . . intelligence directorate of a joint staff
J-6 . . . . . . . . command, control, communications,
and computer systems directorate
of a joint staff
JDISS . . . . . . . . . . . joint deployable intelligence
support system
JIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . joint intelligence center
JTF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . joint task force
JWICS. . . . . . . . . . . Joint Worldwide Intelligence
Communications System
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . local area network
LTIOV . . . . . . latest time intelligence is of value
MAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marine aircraft group
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MAGTF . . . . . . . . . Marine air-ground task force

MARDIV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marine division
MARFOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marine Corps Forces
MAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marine aircraft wing
MCDP . . . . . . Marine Corps doctrinal publication
MCRP . . . . . .Marine Corps reference publication
MCWP . . .Marine Corps warfighting publication
MEF . . . . . . . . . . . . Marine Expeditionary Force
MISREP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mission report
MSC . . . . . . . . . . . . major subordinate command
MSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .major subordinate element
NGO . . . . . . . . . . .nongovernmental organization
NIPRNET . . . . . . . . Nonsecure Internet Protocol
Router Network
OIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . officer in charge
OPLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .operation plan
OPORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . operation order
P&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . production and analysis
PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . physical damage assessment
PERINTSUM . . . .periodic intelligence summary
PIR . . . . . . . . . . priority intelligence requirement
RFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . request for information
RRFI . . . . . . response to request for information
SALUTE . . . . . . . . . . size, activity, location, unit,
time, and equipment
S-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . intelligence officer (units
and organizations below the major
subordinate command level)
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S-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . operations officer (units

and organizations below the
major subordinate
command level)
S-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . logistics officer (units and
organizations below the
major subordinate
command level)
S-6. . . . . . . . . . communications and information
systems officer (units and
organizations below the
major subordinate
command level)
SARC . . . . . surveillance and reconnaissance cell
SATCOM . . . . . . . . . . . satellite communications
SCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sensitive compartmented
information
SCIF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sensitive compartmented
information facility
SIGINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .signals intelligence
SIPRNET . . . . . . . . . .SECRET Internet Protocol
Router Network
SOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . standing operating procedure
SSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . special security officer
SYSCON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .systems control
TDN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tactical data network
TECHCON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .technical control
TSCIF . . . . . . . . tactical sensitive compartmented
information facility
UHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ultra high frequency
WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wide-area network
Section II. Definitions

area of operationsAn operational area defined
by the joint force commander for land and naval
forces. Areas of operation do not typically encompass the entire operational area of the joint force
commander, but should be large enough for component commanders to accomplish their missions and
protect their forces. Also called AO. (JP 1-02)
basic intelligenceFundamental intelligence
concerning the general situation, resources, capabili-
ties, and vulnerabilities of foreign countries or areas

which may be used as reference material in the
planning of operations at any level and in evaluating subsequent information relating to the same
subject. (JP 1-02)
battle damage assessment1. The timely and
accurate estimate of damage resulting from the
application of military force, either lethal or nonlethal, against a predetermined objective. Battle
damage assessment can be applied to the employment of all types of weapon systems (air, ground,
naval, and special forces weapon systems)
throughout the range of military operations.
Battle damage assessment is primarily an intelligence responsibility with required inputs and
coordination from the operators. Battle damage
assessment is composed of physical damage
assessment, functional damage assessment, and
target system assessment. (JP 1-02) 2. In Marine
Corps usage, the timely and accurate estimate of
the damage resulting from the application of military force. BDA estimates physical damage to a
particular target, functional damage to that target,
and the capability of the entire target system to
continue its operations. Also called BDA.
(MCRP 5-12C)
battlespaceAll aspects of air, surface, subsurface, land, space, and electromagnetic spectrum
which encompass the area of influence and area
of interest. (MCRP 5-12C)
collectionIn Marine Corps usage, the gathering of intelligence data and information to satisfy
the identified requirements. (MCRP 5-12C)
collection assetA collection system, platform,
or capability that is supporting, assigned, or
attached to a particular commander. (JP 1-02)
collection management1. In intelligence usage,
the process of converting intelligence requirements into collection requirements, establishing
priorities, tasking or coordinating with appropriate
collection sources or agencies, monitoring results,
and retasking, as required. (JP 1-02)
combatant commandA unified or specified
command with a broad continuing mission under
a single commander established and so designated by the President, through the Secretary of
Defense and with the advice and assistance of the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Combatant
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commands typically have geographic or functional responsibilities. (JP 1-02)

combat dataData derived from reporting by
operational units. (MCRP 5-12C)
combat informationUnevaluated data, gathered by or provided directly to the tactical
commander which, due to its highly perishable
nature or the criticality of the situation, cannot be
processed into tactical intelligence in time to
satisfy the users tactical intelligence requirements. See also information. (JP 1-02)
command and control1. The exercise of
authority and direction by a properly designated
commander over assigned and attached forces in
the accomplishment of the mission. Command and
control functions are performed through an
arrangement of personnel, equipment, communications, facilities, and procedures employed by a
commander in planning, directing, coordinating,
and controlling forces and operations in the
accomplishment of the mission. (JP 1-02) 2. Also
in Marine Corps usage, the means by which a
commander recognizes what needs to be done and
sees to it that appropriate actions are taken. Also
called C2. (MCRP 5-12C)
commanders critical information requirementsInformation regarding the enemy and
friendly activities and the environment identified
by the commander as critical to maintaining situational awareness, planning future activities, and
facilitating timely decisionmaking. Also called
CCIR. NOTE: CCIRs are normally divided into
three primary subcategories: priority intelligence
requirements; friendly force information requirements; and essential elements of friendly information. (MCRP 5-12C)
commanders intentA commanders clear,
concise articulation of the purpose(s) behind one
or more tasks assigned to a subordinate. It is one
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of two parts of every mission statement which

guides the exercise of initiative in the absence of
instructions. (MCRP 5-12C)
commanders planning guidanceDirections
and/or instructions which focus the staffs course
of action development during the planning
process. Also called CPG. (MCRP 5-12C)
componentOne of the subordinate organizations that constitute a joint force. Normally a
joint force is organized with a combination of
Service and functional components. (JP 1-02)
coordinationThe action necessary to ensure
adequately integrated relationships between separate organizations located in the same area. Coordination may include such matters as fire support,
emergency defense measures, area intelligence,
and other situations in which coordination is
considered necessary. (MCRP 5-12C)
counterintelligence1. Information gathered
and activities conducted to protect against espionage, other intelligence activities, sabotage, or
assassinations conducted by or on behalf of
foreign governments or elements thereof, foreign
organizations, or foreign persons, or international terrorist activities. (JP 1-02) 2. Within the
Marine Corps, counterintelligence constitutes
active and passive measures intended to deny a
threat force valuable information about the
friendly situation, to detect and neutralize hostile
intelligence collection, and to deceive the enemy
as to friendly capabilities and intentions. Also
called CI. (MCRP 5-12C)
critical informationSpecific facts about
friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities
vitally needed by adversaries for them to plan and
act effectively so as to guarantee failure or unacceptable consequences for friendly mission
accomplishment. (JP 1-02)
critical intelligenceIntelligence that is crucial
and requires the immediate attention of the
commander. It is required to enable the
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commander to make decisions that will provide a

timely and appropriate response to actions by the
potential or actual enemy. It includes but is not
limited to the following: a. strong indications of
the imminent outbreak of hostilities of any type
(warning of attack); b. aggression of any nature
against a friendly country; c. indications or use of
nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons
(targets); and d. significant events within potential enemy countries that may lead to modification of nuclear strike plans. (JP 1-02)
critical vulnerabilityAn aspect of a center of
gravity that if exploited will do the most significant
damage to an adversarys ability to resist. A vulnerability cannot be critical unless it undermines a key
strength. Also called CV. (MCRP 5-12C)
daily intelligence summaryA report prepared
in message form at the joint force headquarters
that provides higher, lateral, and subordinate headquarters with a summary of all significant intelligence produced during the previous 24-hour
period. The as of time for information, content,
and submission time for the report will be specified by the joint force commander. Also called
DISUM. (JP 1-02)
dataRepresentation of facts, concepts, or
instructions in a formalized manner suitable for
communication, interpretation, or processing by
humans or by automatic means. Any representations such as characters or analog quantities to
which meaning is or might be assigned. (JP 1-02)
databaseInformation that is normally structured and indexed for user access and review.
Databases may exist in the form of physical files
(folders, documents, etc.) or formatted automated data processing system data files. (JP 1-02)
debriefingInterviewing of an individual who
has completed an intelligence or reconnaissance
assignment or who has knowledge, whether
through observation, participation, or otherwise,
of operational or intelligence significance.
(MCRP5-12C)
decision pointAn event, area, or point in the

battlespace where and when the friendly
commander will make a critical decision. Also
called DP. (MCRP 5-12C)
deliberate planningA planning process for
the deployment and employment of apportioned forces and resources that occurs in
response to a hypothetical situation. Deliberate
planners rely heavily on assumptions regarding the circumstances that will exist when the
plan is executed. (JP 1-02)
descriptive intelligenceClass of intelligence
which describes existing and previously existing
conditions with the intent to promote situational
awareness. Descriptive intelligence has two
components: basic intelligence, which is general
background knowledge about established and
relatively constant conditions; and current intelligence, which is concerned with describing the
existing situation. (MCRP 5-12C)
detachment1. A part of a unit separated from
its main organization for duty elsewhere. 2. A
temporary military or naval unit formed from
other units or parts of units. (JP 1-02)
direct supportA mission requiring a force to
support another specific force and authorizing it
to answer directly to the supported forces
request for assistance. Also called DS. (JP 1-02)
disseminationDelivery of intelligence to users
in a suitable form. (This term and its definition
are proposed for inclusion in the next edition of
MCRP 5-12C.)
dissemination managementInvolves establishing dissemination priorities, selection of
dissemination means, and monitoring the flow of
intelligence throughout the command. The objective of dissemination management is to deliver
the required intelligence to the appropriate user in
proper form at the right time while ensuring that
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individual consumers and the dissemination

system are not overloaded attempting to move
unneeded or irrelevant information. Dissemination management also provides for use of security controls which do not impede the timely
delivery or subsequent use of intelligence while
protecting intelligence sources and methods.
(MCRP 5-12C)
electronic reconnaissanceThe detection, location, identification, and evaluation of foreign
electromagnetic radiations. (JP 1-02)
electronic warfareAny military action involving the use of electromagnetic and directed
energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum or
to attack the enemy. The three major subdivisions within electronic warfare are electronic
attack, electronic protection, and electronic
warfare support. Also called EW. (JP 1-02)
essential elements of friendly information
1. Key questions likely to be asked by adversary
officials and intelligence systems about specific
friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities so
they can obtain answers critical to their operational effectiveness. (JP 1-02) 2. Specific facts
about friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities needed by adversaries to plan and execute
effective operations against our forces. Also
called EEFI. (MCRP 5-12C)
firesThe effects of lethal or nonlethal weapons. (JP 1-02)
force protectionActions taken to prevent or
mitigate hostile actions against Department of
Defense personnel (to include family members),
resources, facilities, and critical information.
These actions conserve the forces fighting potential so it can be applied at the decisive time and
place and incorporate the coordinated and
synchronized offensive and defensive measures
to enable the effective employment of the joint
force while degrading opportunities for the
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enemy. Force protection does not include actions

to defeat the enemy or protect against accidents,
weather, or disease. Also called FP. (JP 1-02)
acquired and successfully attacked for the success

of the friendly commanders mission. Also called
HPT. See also high-value target. (JP 1-02)
force reconnaissance companyA unit whose

mission is to conduct preassault and deep postassault reconnaissance operations in support of a
landing force and its subordinate elements.
(MCRP 5-12C)
high-value targetA target the enemy

commander requires for the successful completion of the mission. The loss of high-value targets
would be expected to seriously degrade important enemy functions throughout the friendly
commanders area of interest. Also called HVT.
See also high-payoff target. (JP 1-02)
friendly force information requirementsInformation the commander needs about friendly forces
in order to develop plans and make effective decisions. Depending upon the circumstances, information on unit location, composition, readiness,
personnel status, and logistics status could become
a friendly force information requirement. Also
called FFIR. (MCRP 5-12C)
geographic intelligenceThe process of collecting, organizing, analyzing, synthesizing, disseminating, and using all-source geospatial and other
intelligence information with regard to the military aspects of the terrain in support of MAGTF
operations. GEOINT can include cross-country
movement studies, line of sight analysis, natural
and manmade obstacles, and various terrain studies (e.g., road, railroad, airfield, bridges, ports,
helicopter landing zones). Also called GEOINT.
(This term and its definition are proposed for
inclusion in the next edition of MCRP 5-12C.)
global sourcingA process of force provision
or augmentation whereby resources may be
drawn from any location/command worldwide.
(MCRP 5-12C)
helicopter landing zoneA specified ground
area for landing assault helicopters to embark or
disembark troops and/or cargo. A landing zone
may contain one or more landing sites. Also
called HLZ. (JP 1-02)
high-payoff targetA target whose loss to the
enemy will significantly contribute to the success
of the friendly course of action. High-payoff
targets are those high-value targets that must be
human intelligence1. A category of intelligence derived from information collected and

provided by human sources. (JP 1-02) 2. In
Marine Corps usage, human intelligence operations cover a wide range of activities encompassing reconnaissance patrols, aircrew reports and
debriefs, debriefing of refugees, interrogations of
prisoners of war, and the conduct of counterintelligence force protection source operations. Also
called HUMINT. (MCRP 5-12C)
hydrographyThe science which deals with the
measurements and description of the physical
features of the oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and
their adjoining coastal areas, with particular
reference to their use for navigational purposes.
(JP 1-02)
imagery intelligenceIntelligence derived from
the exploitation of collection by visual photography, infrared sensors, lasers, electro-optics, and
radar sensors such as synthetic aperture radar
wherein images of objects are reproduced optically
or electronically on film, electronic display devices,
or other media. Also called IMINT. (JP 1-02)
indications and warningThose intelligence
activities intended to detect and report time-sensitive intelligence information on foreign developments that could involve a threat to the US or
allied and/or coalition military, political, or
economic interests or to US citizens abroad. It
includes forewarning of enemy actions or intentions; the imminence of hostilities; insurgency;
nuclear/non-nuclear attack on the US, its overseas
forces, or allied and/or coalition nations; hostile

reactions to US reconnaissance activities; terrorists attacks; and other similar events. Also called
I&W. See information; intelligence. (JP 1-02)
information1. Facts, data, or instructions in any
medium or form. 2. The meaning that a human
assigns to data by means of the known conventions
used in their representation. (JP 1-02)
integrationA stage in the intelligence cycle in
which a pattern is formed through the selection
and combination of evaluated information. (This
term and its definition are proposed for inclusion
in the next edition of MCRP 5-12C.)
intelligence1. The product resulting from the
collection, processing, integration, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of available information
concerning foreign countries or areas. 2. Information and knowledge about an adversary obtained
through observation, investigation, analysis, or
understanding. (JP 1-02) 3. Also, in Marine Corps
usage, intelligence is knowledge about the enemy
or the surrounding environment needed to support
decisionmaking. This knowledge is the result of the
collection, processing, exploitation, evaluation,
integration, analysis, and interpretation of available
information about the battlespace and threat.
(MCRP 5-12C)
intelligence annexA supporting document of
an operation plan or order that provides detailed
information on the enemy situation, assignment
of intelligence tasks, and intelligence administrative procedures. (JP 1-02)
intelligence cycleThe process by which information is converted into intelligence and made
available to users. (JP 1-02)
intelligence dataData derived from assets
primarily dedicated to intelligence collection
such as imagery systems, electronic intercept
equipment, human intelligence sources, etc.
(MCRP 5-12C)
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intelligence disciplineA well defined area of

intelligence collection, processing, exploitation,
and reporting using a specific category of technical or human resources. There are seven major
disciplines: human intelligence, imagery intelligence, measurement and signature intelligence,
signals intelligence (communications intelligence, electronic intelligence, and foreign instrumentation signals intelligence), open-source
intelligence, technical intelligence, and counterintelligence. (JP 1-02)
intelligence estimateThe appraisal, expressed
in writing or orally, of available intelligence
relating to a specific situation or condition with a
view to determining the courses of action open to
the enemy or potential enemy and the order of
probability of their adoption. (JP 1-02)
intelligence operationsThe variety of intelligence tasks that are carried out by various intelligence organizations and activities.
Predominantly, it refers to either intelligence
collection or intelligence production activities.
When used in the context of intelligence collection activities, intelligence operations refer to
collection, processing, exploitation, and reporting of information. When used in the context of
intelligence production activities, it refers to
collation, integration, interpretation, and analysis, leading to the dissemination of a finished
product. (JP 1-02)
intelligence preparation of the battlespace1.
An analytical methodology employed to reduce
uncertainties concerning the enemy, environment, and terrain for all types of operations. Intelligence preparation of the battlespace builds an
extensive database for each potential area in
which a unit may be required to operate. The
database is then analyzed in detail to determine
the impact of the enemy, environment, and
terrain on operations and presents it in graphic
form. Intelligence preparation of the battlespace
is a continuing process. (JP 1-02) 2. In Marine
Corps usage, the systematic, continuous process
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of analyzing the threat and environment in a

specific geographic area. Also called IPB.
(MCRP 5-12C)
intelligence reportA specific report of information, usually on a single item, made at any
level of command in tactical operations and
disseminated as rapidly as possible in keeping
with the timeliness of the information. Also
called INTREP. (JP 1-02)
intelligence requirement1. Any subject,
general or specific, upon which there is a need for
the collection of information, or the production of
intelligence. 2. A requirement for intelligence to
fill a gap in the commands knowledge or understanding of the battlespace or threat forces. (JP 102) 3. In Marine Corps usage, questions about the
enemy and the environment, the answers to
which a commander requires to make sound decisions. Also called IR. (MCRP 5-12C)
joint deployable intelligence support system
A transportable workstation and communications
suite that electronically extends a joint intelligence center to a joint task force or other tactical
user. Also called JDISS. (JP 1-02)
joint forceA general term applied to a force
composed of significant elements, assigned or
attached, of two or more Military Departments,
operating under a single joint force commander.
(JP 1-02)
joint intelligence centerThe intelligence
center of the combatant command headquarters.
The joint intelligence center is responsible for
providing and producing the intelligence required
to support the combatant commander and staff,
components, subordinate joint forces and
elements, and the national intelligence community. Also called JIC. (JP 1-02)
joint intelligence support elementA subordinate joint force forms a joint intelligence support
element as the focus for intelligence support for
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joint operations, providing the joint force

commander, joint staff, and components with the
complete air, space, ground, and maritime adversary situation. Also called JISE. (JP 1-02)
joint operationsA general term to describe
military actions conducted by joint forces or by
Service forces in relationships (e.g., support,
coordinating authority), which, of themselves, do
not create joint forces. (JP 1-02)
joint task forceA joint force that is constituted and so designated by the Secretary of
Defense, a combatant commander, a subunified
commander, or an existing joint task force
commander. Also called JTF. (JP 1-02)
Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications SystemThe sensitive, compartmented
information portion of the Defense Information
Systems Network. It incorporates advanced
networking technologies that permit point-topoint or multipoint information exchange involving voice, text, graphics, data, and video teleconferencing. Also called JWICS. (JP 1-02)
Marine Corps Planning ProcessA six-step
methodology which helps organize the thought
processes of the commander and staff throughout
the planning and execution of military operations. It focuses on the threat and is based on the
Marine Corps philosophy of maneuver warfare. It
capitalizes on the principle of unity of command
and supports the establishment and maintenance
of tempo. The six steps consist of mission analysis, course of action development, course of
action analysis, comparison/decision, orders
development, and transition. Also called MCPP.
NOTE: Tenets of the MCPP include top down
planning, single battle concept, and integrated
planning. (MCRP 5-12C)
military operations other than warOperations
that encompass the use of military capabilities
across the range of military operations short of
war. These military actions can be applied to
complement any combination of the other instruments of national power and occur before, during,
and after war. Also called MOOTW. (JP 1-02)
multinational operationsA collective term to
describe military actions conducted by forces of
two or more nations, usually undertaken within
the structure of a coalition or alliance. (JP 1-02)
national intelligence support teamA nationally sourced team composed of intelligence and
communications experts from either Defense Intelligence Agency, Central Intelligence Agency,
National Security Agency, or any combination of
these agencies. Also called NIST. (JP 1-02)
near real timePertaining to the timeliness of data
or information which has been delayed by the time
required for electronic communication and automatic data processing. This implies that there are no
significant delays. Also called NRT. (JP 1-02)
noncombatant evacuation operationsOperations directed by the Department of State, the
Department of Defense, or other appropriate
authority whereby noncombatants are evacuated
from foreign countries when their lives are
endangered by war, civil unrest, or natural disaster to safe havens or the United States. Also
called NEO. (JP 1-02)
operational controlCommand authority that
may be exercised by commanders at any echelon
at or below the level of combatant command.
Operational control is inherent in combatant
command (command authority) and may be delegated within the command. When forces are
transferred between combatant commands, the
command relationship the gaining commander
will exercise (and the losing commander will
relinquish) over these forces must be specified by
the Secretary of Defense. Operational control is
the authority to perform those functions of
command over subordinate forces involving
organizing and employing commands and forces,
assigning tasks, designating objectives, and
giving authoritative direction necessary to
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accomplish the mission. Operational control

includes authoritative direction over all aspects of
military operations and joint training necessary to
accomplish missions assigned to the command.
Operational control should be exercised through
the commanders of subordinate organizations.
Normally this authority is exercised through joint
force commanders and Service and/or functional
component commanders. Operational control
normally provides full authority to organize
commands and forces and to employ those forces
as the commander in operational control considers necessary to accomplish assigned missions; it
does not, in and of itself, include authoritative
direction for logistics or matters of administration, discipline, internal organization, or unit
training. Also called OPCON. (JP 1-02)
operations control and analysis centerMain
node for the command and control of radio battalion signals intelligence operations and the overall coordination of MAGTF signals intelligence
operations. Processes, analyzes, produces, and
disseminates signals intelligence-derived information and directs the ground-based electronic
warfare activities of the radio battalion. Also
called OCAC. (MCRP 5-12C)
order of battleThe identification, strength,
command structure, and disposition of the
personnel, units, and equipment of any military
force. Also called OOB. (JP 1-02)
priority intelligence requirements1. Those
intelligence requirements for which a commander
has an anticipated and stated priority in his task
of planning and decisionmaking. (JP 1-02) 2. In
Marine Corps usage, an intelligence requirement
associated with a decision that will critically
affect the overall success of the commands
mission. Also called PIR. (MCRP 5-12C)
productionConversion of processed information into intelligence through the integration,
analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of all
source data and the preparation of intelligence
products in support of known or anticipated user
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requirements. (Term and definition proposed for

next edition of MCRP 5-12C.)
production managementEncompasses determining the scope, content, and format of each
intelligence product, developing a plan and
schedule for the development of each product,
assigning priorities among the various production requirements, allocating processing, exploitation, and production resources, and integrating
production efforts with intelligence collection
and dissemination. (MCRP 5-12C)
reach backThe ability to exploit resources,
capabilities, expertise, etc., not physically located
in the theater or a joint operations area, when
established. (MCRP 5-12C)
reactive targetThe method used for targeting
targets of opportunity. It is used when time and
situation do not allow for targeting; i.e., during
deliberate targeting, during an attack, when
defending against an attack, or upon discovery of
the location of a target such as a radio jammer,
tank, or antiaircraft weapon. (MCRP 5-12C)
SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network
Worldwide SECRET level packet switch network
that uses high-speed internet protocol routers and
high-capacity Defense Information Systems
Network circuitry. Also called SIPRNET. (JP 1-02)
sensitive compartmented informationAll
information and materials bearing special
community controls indicating restricted handling
within present and future community intelligence
collection programs and their end products for
which community systems of compartmentation
have been or will be formally established. (These
controls are ever and above the provisions of
DOD 5200.1R, Information Security Program
Regulation.) Also called SCI. (JP 1-02)
sensitive compartmented information facilityAn
accredited area, room, group of rooms, or installation
where sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
may be stored, used, discussed, and/or electroncially
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processed. Sensitive compartmented information

facility (SCIF) procedural and physical measures
prevent the free access of persons unless they have
been formally indoctrinated for the particular SCI
authorized for use or storage within the SCIF. Also
called SCIF. (JP 1-02)
sensor dataData derived from sensors whose
primary mission is surveillance or target acquisition, such as air surveillance radars, counterbattery
radars, and remote ground sensors. (MCRP 5-12C)
signals intelligence1. A category of intelligence information comprising either individually or in combination all communications
intelligence, electronic intelligence, and
foreign instrumentation signals, however transmitted. 2. Intelligence derived from communications, electronic, and foreign instrumentation
signals. Also called SIGINT. (JP 1-02)
situational awarenessKnowledge and understanding of the current situation which promotes
timely, relevant and accurate assessment of
friendly, enemy, and other operations within the
battlespace in order to facilitate decisionmaking. An informational perspective and skill that
foster an ability to determine quickly the context
and relevance of events that are unfolding.
(MCRP 5-12C)
s u r v e i l l a n c e a n d r ec o n n a i s s a n c e c e l l
Primary element responsible for the supervision
of MAGTF intelligence collection operations.
Directs, coordinates, and monitors intelligence
collection operations conducted by organic,
attached, and direct support collection assets.
Also called SARC. (MCRP 5-12C)
tactical intelligence1. Intelligence that is
required for planning and conducting tactical operations. (JP 1-02) 2. In Marine Corps usage, tactical
intelligence is concerned primarily with the location, capabilities, and possible intentions of enemy
units on the battlefield and with the tactical aspects
of terrain and weather within the battlespace. Also
called TACINTEL. (MCRP 5-12C)
target1. An area, complex, installation, force,

equipment, capability, function, or behavior
identified for possible action to support the
commanders objectives, guidance, and intent.
Targets fall into two general categories: planned
and immediate. 2. In intelligence usage, a country, area, installation, agency, or person against
which intelligence operations are directed. 3. An
area designated and numbered for future firing.
4. In gunfire support usage, an impact burst that
hits the target. Also called TGT. (JP 1-02)
target intelligenceIntelligence that portrays
and locates the components of a target or target
complex and indicates its vulnerability and relative importance. See also target. (JP 1-02)
track managementDefined set of procedures
whereby the commander ensures accurate friendly
and enemy unit and/or platform locations, and a
dissemination procedure for filtering, combining,
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and passing that information to higher, adjacent,

and subordinate commanders. (JP 1-02)
warfighting functionsThe six mutually supporting military activities integrated in the conduct of all
military operations are: 1. command and control
The means by which a commander recognizes what
needs to be done and sees to it that appropriate
actions are taken. 2. maneuverThe movement of
forces for the purpose of gaining an advantage over
the enemy. 3. firesThose means used to delay,
disrupt, degrade, or destroy enemy capabilities,
forces, or facilities as well as affect the enemys will
to fight. 4. intelligenceKnowledge about the
enemy or the surrounding environment needed to
support decisionmaking. 5. logisticsAll activities
required to move and sustain military forces. 6.
force protectionActions or efforts used to safeguard own centers of gravity while protecting,
concealing, reducing, or eliminating friendly critical vulnerabilities. Also called WF. (MCRP 5-12C)
APPENDIX F
REFERENCES
Joint Publications (JPs)
1-02
2-0
2-01
2-02
2-03
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and

Associated Terms
Doctrine for Intelligence Support to Joint Operations
Joint Intelligence Support to Military Operations
National Intelligence Support to Joint Operations
Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Geospatial
Information and Services Support to Joint Operations
Marine Corps Doctrinal Publications (MCDPs)

1
1-0
1-1
1-2
1-3
2
3
4
5
6
Warfighting
Marine Corps Operations
Strategy
Campaigning
Tactics
Intelligence
Expeditionary Operations
Logistics
Planning
Command and Control
Marine Corps Warfighting Publications (MCWPs)

2-1
2-12
2-12.1
2-14
2-15.1
2-15.2
2-15.4
3-2
Intelligence Operations
MAGTF Intelligence Production and Analysis
Geographic Intelligence
Counterintelligence
Remote Sensor Operations
Signals Intelligence
Imagery Intelligence
Aviation Operations
F-2
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3-40.2
3-40.3
5-1
Information Management
Communications and Information Systems
Marine Corps Planning Process
Marine Corps Reference Publications (MCRPs)

2-1D
2-1E
2-12A
2-15.3B
5-12A
5-12C
5-12D
Multi-Service Procedures for Requesting

Reconnaissance Information in Joint Environment (RECCE-J)
Multi-Service Procedures for the Joint Surveillance Target Attack
Radar System (J-STARS)
Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace
Reconnaissance Reports Guide
Operational Terms and Graphics
Marine Corps Supplement to the Department of
Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
Organization of Marine Corps Forces
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Chapter 2. Intelligence Dissemination Management

Chapter 3. Intelligence Dissemination Methodology

Chapter 4. Intelligence Dissemination Planning

Chapter 5. Intelligence Estimates and Studies

Chapter 6. Intelligence Briefings

Marine Air-Ground Task Force Intelligence Dissemination

Chapter 7. Intelligence Reports

The Marine Corps Intelligence Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

intelligence to users in a suitable form. (Marine

ity, with supporting intelligence resources, are

Joint deployable intelligence support system

tems, telephone systems, and couriers. IAS will be

Major Subordinate Command Level and Below

Marine Air-Ground Task Force Intelligence Dissemination

Intelligence officers at every level of the MAGTF

Intelligence Dissemination Criteria

Figure 1-1. The Marine Corps

Marine Air-Ground Task Force Intelligence Dissemination

organizations in support of specified wartime

A high volume of intelligence reporting can

be disseminated by any system available that provides adequate information security.

INTELLIGENCE DISSEMINATION MANAGEMENT

the MEF, management is coordinated by the

Dissemination Requirements Management

Dissemination Management Functions

Managing intelligence requirements is the first

The two distinct functions within dissemination

Dissemination requirements management is

Figure 2-1. Requirements Satisfaction.

concepts of operation, and requests for information

Dissemination Operations Management

Intelligence Dissemination Means

sensitive intelligence directly to users while

Marine Air-Ground Task Force Intelligence Dissemination

Critical Subordinate Recipient

Critical Subordinate Recipient

Figure 2-2. Intelligence Dissemination Channels.

intelligence must go to the units or sections most

Accurate knowledge of MAGTF CIS.

Figure 2-3. Intelligence Dissemination Modes.

Marine Air-Ground Task Force Intelligence Dissemination

to previously stated IRs. From there it may be

Intelligence reports and summaries are normally

Verbal formats include dissemination via radio or

Many intelligence-related databases are available

Sensor Data and Information Streams

INTELLIGENCE DISSEMINATION METHODOLOGY

Determine Dissemination Requirements