Deck 7: Putting It All Together: the Intelligence Cycle

Question 1

Any specific time-sensitive ad hoc requirement for intelligence information or products to support an ongoing crisis or operation not necessarily related to standing requirements or scheduled intelligence production, is the definition of:

A) Swarm ball
B) Request for Information
C) Intelligence cycle
D) Estimative intelligence

Answer 1

B

Question 2

According to the text, what do most consider as the sixth step in the intelligence cycle?

A) Utilization
B) Dissemination
C) Feedback
D) Communication

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Delivery of intelligence to decision-makers is part of which step in the intelligence cycle?

A) Dissemination
B) Processing
C) Collection
D) Planning

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The "INTS" are part of which step in the intelligence cycle?

A) Analysis
B) Processing
C) Planning
D) Collection

Question 5

The step of the intelligence cycle that converts raw information into useful intelligence is:

A) Collection
B) Analysis
C) Processing
D) Planning

Question 6

The stages of the intelligence cycle must be followed in strict sequential order to prevent wasting limited intelligence resources through redundant tasking.

Question 7

In which of the stages of the intelligence cycle might the following take place?
-Encrypted foreign communications stored in digital format are decrypted and translated into English

Question 8

In which of the stages of the intelligence cycle might the following take place?
-Homeland security experts at DHS study intelligence indications of a pending terrorist attack and author a report concluding the threat is overstated.

Question 9

In which of the stages of the intelligence cycle might the following take place?
-A collection manager at a military command identifies the commander's information requirements

Question 10

In which of the stages of the intelligence cycle might the following take place?
-The Open Source Intelligence Center uses the new Tearline app to "push" open source analytical products directly to users' tablets and laptops at home.

Question 11

In which of the stages of the intelligence cycle might the following take place?
-The Office of the Director of National Intelligence oversees a team of IC experts in authoring and publishing a National Intelligence Estimate that assesses the possibility that Iran will move to produce a working nuclear warhead in the next three years.

Question 12

In which of the stages of the intelligence cycle might the following take place?
-During a humanitarian crisis, satellites image high-fidelity optical pictures of damage from a major earthquake in a foreign urban environment.

Question 13

In which of the stages of the intelligence cycle might the following take place?
-An undercover agent learns of the latest plans of a human-trafficking organization from his confidential informant who works with the criminal organization.

Question 14

What is meant by the swarm ball phenomenon? Define the term and provide an example.

Question 15

Explain what the processing step in the intelligence cycle entails.

Question 16

The text states that analysts and briefers must get their points across in a way that is acceptable to the consumer. What does this mean? Why would a consumer not understand an analyst?

Question 17

Using your own terms, provide a brief definition of "intelligence cycle".

Question 18

List and explain each step in the intelligence cycle. Be detailed and specific.

Question 19

List and explain the five categories of finished intelligence.

Question 20

The text states several pitfalls to the intelligence cycle. In your opinion, what are some other pitfalls to the cycle?

Question 21

Of all the steps in the intelligence cycle, which do you believe is most prone to leading to intelligence failures? Explain.