Joint Force Intelligence and Surveillance
Expert-defined terms from the Professional Certificate in Joint Force Command and Operations course at Stanmore School of Business. Free to read, free to share, paired with a globally recognised certification pathway.
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Source Intelligence – The collection, analysis, and interpretation of information from multiple sources, including human intelligence (HUMINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), and open-source intelligence (OSINT). This integrated approach provides a comprehensive understanding of the operational environment and enables informed decision-making in joint force command and operations.
Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) – The practice of securing and d… #
These may include power grids, transportation networks, financial systems, and communication networks. CIP is a key component of homeland defense and national security strategies.
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) – The primary intelligence organization… #
S. Department of Defense, responsible for providing military intelligence to warfighters, policy makers, and force planners. The DIA supports joint force command and operations by collecting, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence on foreign militaries, weapons systems, and potential threats.
Electronic Warfare (EW) – The use of electromagnetic energy to disrupt, d… #
EW is a critical component of joint force command and operations, providing a strategic advantage in the electronic battlespace.
Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) – The analysis and interpretation of geo… #
GEOINT is used to create maps, 3D models, and other visual aids that enable joint force commanders to better understand the operational environment and make informed decisions.
Human Intelligence (HUMINT) – The collection of information through inter… #
HUMINT is a critical source of intelligence for joint force command and operations, providing insights into enemy intentions, capabilities, and activities.
Information Operations (INFOOPS) – The integrated use of military informa… #
INFOOPS is a key component of joint force command and operations, providing a strategic advantage in the information battlespace.
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) – The integrated use… #
ISR is used to detect, track, and monitor enemy forces and activities, providing commanders with the information they need to make informed decisions.
Joint Intelligence Operations Center (JIOC) – A multi #
disciplinary organization responsible for providing intelligence support to joint force commanders and their staff. The JIOC integrates and analyzes information from multiple sources, including HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, and OSINT, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the operational environment.
Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) – A web #
based system used to plan and execute joint force command and operations. JOPES provides a common platform for joint force commanders and their staff to collaborate, communicate, and share information, enabling them to make informed decisions and coordinate their actions.
Joint Publication (JP) – A series of publications developed by the Joint… #
JPs cover a wide range of topics, including joint doctrine, organization, and planning.
National Security Agency (NSA) – A U #
S. government agency responsible for signals intelligence (SIGINT) and information assurance (IA). The NSA supports joint force command and operations by collecting, analyzing, and disseminating foreign signals intelligence, as well as protecting U.S. government communications and information systems.
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Intelligence (NSG) – A collaborative network of organizations and systems that provide geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) to support national security and defense missions. The NSG includes the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), as well as other federal, state, and local agencies and partners.
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Source Intelligence (OSINT) – The collection and analysis of publicly available information, including news articles, social media, and other online sources, to support military operations and decision-making. OSINT is a valuable source of intelligence for joint force command and operations, providing insights into enemy intentions, capabilities, and activities.
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) – The collection, analysis, and interpretat… #
SIGINT is a critical source of intelligence for joint force command and operations, providing insights into enemy intentions, capabilities, and activities.
Targeting – The process of identifying, locating, and engaging enemy forc… #
Targeting is a critical component of joint force command and operations, enabling commanders to achieve their objectives and neutralize enemy threats.
Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) – The specific methods and tec… #
TTPs are developed and refined through training, exercises, and operational experience, and are used to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and interoperability in joint force command and operations.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) – An aircraft piloted remotely or autonomou… #
UAVs are a valuable asset in joint force command and operations, providing commanders with the ability to gather information and engage targets without risking human lives.
United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) – A unified combatant command r… #
USCENTCOM is one of nine unified combatant commands in the U.S. Department of Defense, and is responsible for providing joint force command and operations in support of national security objectives.
United States European Command (USEUCOM) – A unified combatant command re… #
USEUCOM is one of nine unified combatant commands in the U.S. Department of Defense, and is responsible for providing joint force command and operations in support of national security objectives.
These glossary terms provide a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts,… #
From all-source intelligence to United States European Command, these terms cover the full spectrum of joint force command and operations, providing learners with a solid foundation for further study and practical application.