SCTY 315

    Between strategic, tactical, and operational scopes, each indicates the type of intelligence they want to gather as they are looking for it to directly impact a specific goal. For this assignment, the focus will be on tactical and operational scopes of intelligence. The main difference between the two is the type of intelligence that aids the operations they focus on and how the intelligence is applied.     Tactical intelligence is focused on the immediate capabilities of an opposing force, which can include things such as the number of personnel, what they're equipped with, they're infrastructure, etc. This can be provided from several different sources ranging from IMNIT from satellite and drone photographs to HUMINT from individuals that don't believe in the cause that opposing force is serving for. This activity can be events driven. For example, as the war in Ukraine began, more information about the Russian Military became more publicly known abou...

            Placing a value on intelligence can be a complicated task that has many layers to it. Factors that impact this include the source, source reliability, relevance, time the information was gathered, accuracy, biases, and usability.         To begin analyzing the gathered intelligence, you have to first determine what was the source? Is it a photograph, a collection of data, information passed on from an individual? An image with a collection of data is arguably more reliable than word of mouth coming forming someone passing on information. This leads us to source reliability. This factor will guide us to should we trust the information collected. Once again, a photograph with data would be considered more reliable than a person. A person may not have all the facts that contribute to quality intelligence and could also be influenced to pass on information that is not reliable.      The nex...

      After reviewing the assigned methods, the two that stuck out the most to me were the director of national intelligence cycle method and target centric method. After review, they contrast in a few different areas that reflects how they differently use the intelligence.      The director of national intelligence cycle method includes a detailed process of collecting and controlling information. It includes the following steps; collection, processing, analysis, dissemination, planning, and evaluation. The graphic below details the processes cycle and how it continuously works. This method follows through those steps as listed, collecting and controlling the intelligence throughout it, and at the end, they evaluate how to best utilize the intelligence.      This defers from the target centric approach. The target centric method uses F3EA, which stands for find, fix, finish, exploit, and analyze. This was used by General Stanley A....

      North Korea has been continuously expanding it's military capabilities as well as increasing their public appearance positively and stronger as a nation. By doing so, their goal is to make themselves appear to be a potential threat and to be a secure nation like the Unite States. This has been captured by the NSA as they have continuously tracked the propaganda and malware to influence other countries peoples, socially engineering them to achieve their goals. This expansion of their propaganda has caused the NSA, working with multiple other agencies, to put out a notice or warning to the people of their actions.      On June 1st, 2023 the NSA published a Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) warning people of the possibility that North Korea maybe attempting to hack think tanks, academics, and news outlets. To accomplish this, they pose as individuals that are looking to participate with them  and influence the...

USAF Intelligence Counter intelligence plays a vital role in efforts to both deter and dominate conflicts that arise with other nations whose military strength is comparable to our own. There are several factors to be considered on what provides strong intelligence on comparable adversaries, but all acts as a vital role in their strengths, weaknesses, and their expected tactics. Within the United States, there are several departments that collectively creates a clearer picture of our adversaries and their intent. Within the United States, it is seen that between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Defense (DOD) that there are several different areas that they look too cover. For example, under the DHS they are focused on collecting intelligence that is used to develop foreign policies, enable counter terrorism efforts, and aid in the prevention of drug trafficking with the Drug Enforcement Administration. While the DHS handles various stat...