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Via Terry
Commentary by Staff Sgt. Matthew C. Borie
386th Air Expeditionary Wing Intelligence
5/27/2011 - SOUTHWEST ASIA -- The analytical culture within the United States Air Force (USAF) intelligence career fields is based on an individualistic approach intelligence analysis. Within the USAF intelligence career fields there are multiple intelligence disciplines, each with their own unique analytical methodology.
An issue that must be addressed within the field is a lack of a standardized analytical methodology and the need of an analytical improvement program. In the post 9/11 era, USAF intelligence must create streamlined communication between units and re-evaluate their analytical methods in order to operate more effectively.
Secrecy within USAF Intel has led to a culture of individuality in intelligence analysis. The absence of an analytical improvement program is due to the high-risk nature of the profession and the innate problem of secrecy versus openness.
Intel offices are often times segregated from one another due to the, "need to know" mentality. The compartmentalized nature of intel has led to a lack of a standard method of intelligence analysis, which has degraded the overall performance of the enterprise as a whole.
Though compartmentalization of intelligence data is a requirement of intel, more can be done to open increased communication between units in order to streamline the creation of an enterprise-wide analytical methodology.
Bias, time constraints and the focus on current intelligence production all play a major factor in the current analytical culture of intel. The individualistic approach to analysis can spawn bias within finished intelligence products. Time constraints on intelligence reporting can lead to a lack of necessary data required for complete intelligence analysis.
Also, there is a trend within intel to focus on current intelligence reporting rather than all-source intelligence analysis. This notion relates directly to the idea that the intel focuses increased time and effort on current operations rather than longer term trend analysis. Intel must continue to integrate current intelligence reporting with long-term intelligence analysis to overcome shortfalls.
In the post 9/11 world the analytical culture within USAF Intel must shift from an individualistic approach to intelligence analysis to a more streamlined analytical methodology. Increasing analytical training within intel will also foster positive change and enhance enterprise-wide analytical capabilities. The USAF intelligence career fields must adapt their analytical methods and processes in order to operate more efficiently in the future.
http://www.386aew.afcent.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123257809
Via Terry
Air Force Intelligence needs shift in culture, approach
Posted 5/27/2011 Updated 5/27/2011
Posted 5/27/2011 Updated 5/27/2011
Commentary by Staff Sgt. Matthew C. Borie
386th Air Expeditionary Wing Intelligence
5/27/2011 - SOUTHWEST ASIA -- The analytical culture within the United States Air Force (USAF) intelligence career fields is based on an individualistic approach intelligence analysis. Within the USAF intelligence career fields there are multiple intelligence disciplines, each with their own unique analytical methodology.
An issue that must be addressed within the field is a lack of a standardized analytical methodology and the need of an analytical improvement program. In the post 9/11 era, USAF intelligence must create streamlined communication between units and re-evaluate their analytical methods in order to operate more effectively.
Secrecy within USAF Intel has led to a culture of individuality in intelligence analysis. The absence of an analytical improvement program is due to the high-risk nature of the profession and the innate problem of secrecy versus openness.
Intel offices are often times segregated from one another due to the, "need to know" mentality. The compartmentalized nature of intel has led to a lack of a standard method of intelligence analysis, which has degraded the overall performance of the enterprise as a whole.
Though compartmentalization of intelligence data is a requirement of intel, more can be done to open increased communication between units in order to streamline the creation of an enterprise-wide analytical methodology.
Bias, time constraints and the focus on current intelligence production all play a major factor in the current analytical culture of intel. The individualistic approach to analysis can spawn bias within finished intelligence products. Time constraints on intelligence reporting can lead to a lack of necessary data required for complete intelligence analysis.
Also, there is a trend within intel to focus on current intelligence reporting rather than all-source intelligence analysis. This notion relates directly to the idea that the intel focuses increased time and effort on current operations rather than longer term trend analysis. Intel must continue to integrate current intelligence reporting with long-term intelligence analysis to overcome shortfalls.
In the post 9/11 world the analytical culture within USAF Intel must shift from an individualistic approach to intelligence analysis to a more streamlined analytical methodology. Increasing analytical training within intel will also foster positive change and enhance enterprise-wide analytical capabilities. The USAF intelligence career fields must adapt their analytical methods and processes in order to operate more efficiently in the future.
http://www.386aew.afcent.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123257809
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