Intelligence Overview
Intelligence studies the collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of information used to support military and national security decision-making. The field examines structured methods of gathering information from human, technical, and geospatial sources while protecting against adversary intelligence efforts. Intelligence disciplines provide situational awareness and strategic insight for defense operations.
Disciplines
- Counterintelligence
Study defensive measures against espionage, infiltration, and intelligence compromise.
- Geospatial Intelligence
Examine spatial and imagery-based intelligence derived from geographic information.
- Human Intelligence
Study intelligence gathered through interpersonal sources and human collection methods.
- Intelligence Analysis
Learn structured interpretation and synthesis of collected intelligence information.
- Intelligence Cycle
Study the end-to-end process of intelligence planning, collection, analysis, and dissemination.
- Signals Intelligence
Examine interception and analysis of electronic communications and signal emissions.