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Old 11-23-2004, 13:47   #13
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Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer
You want it all under DOD?
IMHO, DOD Intelligence is more responsive to DOD users.

As I am sure Jimbo would say, raw intel is just data. Long term trend analysis which is valuable to the national decision makers is of somewhat less value to the guy in a TOC in Iraq getting ready to head out on a convoy in 15 minutes.

Military intelligence should extend from the strategic level down to the tactical. I do not see the national intelligence agencies focusing extensively at the operational much less the tactical level. They just don't have the resources (or the responsibility). Obviously, there should be some liaison, fusion, and sharing.

I have served at all levels from ODA through the Theater and Supporting CINCs. Information from the national level agencies is hard to come by at all levels, is usually dated, and closely held.

We can work HUMINT at the tactical level and usually provide significantly better real-time intel to the force than the national assets.

Just my .02 based on my experience.

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