2012-05-24T14:57:07Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/military-intelligence.html http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1014.html Jan 12, 2012 Jan 12, 2012

Freedom of movement (FoM) is the actual or perceived degree to which individuals or groups can move from place to place within a given environment or into and out of that environment. Focusing specifically on Afghanistan, this examination considers actual and perceived FoM for a range of groups and profiles the factors that influence them and affect data reporting in potentially misleading ways.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9628.html Dec 5, 2011 Dec 5, 2011

Describes a framework for thinking about commanders' critical information needs in countersurgency operations and offers practical ways for commanders to integrate influence activities into combined arms planning and assessment.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1111z2.html Sep 7, 2011 Sep 7, 2011

This book examines six case studies of insurgencies from around the world to determine the key factors necessary for a successful transition from counterinsurgency to a more stable situation. The authors review the causes of each insurgency and the key players involved, and examine what the government did right — or wrong — to bring the insurgency to an end and to transition to greater stability.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP318.html Aug 10, 2011 Aug 10, 2011

The existing subnational government across Afghanistan is too centralized and weak to fulfill two basic requirements of legitimacy: effective service provision and representation. Opportunities for improvement are outlined for international actors hoping to strengthen local government in recently cleared areas.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1108.html Jul 13, 2011 Jul 13, 2011

Over the past decade, U.S. Marine Corps intelligence has had to tailor its organization to meet the evolving demands of the operational environment. A broad review of its design examined how to align it efficiently and effectively with current and future missions and functions.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/05/25/PM.html May 25, 2011 May 25, 2011

Questions not asked or stories not imagined by policy are not likely to be answered or developed by intelligence, writes Gregory F. Treverton.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/05/12/NJ.html May 12, 2011 May 12, 2011

Wary of communicating with each other and with al Qaeda's field commands, al Qaeda central could become more isolated, more dependent on its affiliates, allied groups, and individual acolytes, writes Brian Michael Jenkins.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/01/09/LAT.html Jan 9, 2011 Jan 9, 2011

Anyone concerned about nuclear proliferation or interested in the world of espionage will want to read Catherine Collins and Douglas Frantz's provocative new book, "Fallout: The True Story of the CIA's Secret War on Nuclear Trafficking," which tells a fascinating story whose characters come straight out of a spy novel, writes Brian Michael Jenkins.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG656.html Nov 22, 2009 Nov 22, 2009

<p>In order to improve the effectiveness of combined arms planning and assessment operations, ground commanders need information pertaining to cultural and other "soft" factors and practical ways to integrate such information into influence operations activities.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG907.html Sep 14, 2009 Sep 14, 2009

<p>C4I systems have evolved rapidly over the last few decades, and the cost of keeping these products up-to-date on new and in-service U.S. Navy ships is high due to configuration, integration, testing, and other challenges. Looking across a specific set of completed C4I upgrades, the authors found evidence of cost improvement, a high level of variability in costs, and a trend toward overestimating the installation-labor costs of certain upgrades.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR628.html Jul 14, 2009 Jul 14, 2009

<p>The U.S. Air Force faces a shortage of general officers with the necessary experience to fill senior leadership positions in Air Force, joint, and interagency intelligence organizations and functions. This technical report presents an analysis of the competencies required for intelligence jobs and compares the qualifications in the officer supply with the qualifications that the jobs demand.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/commercial_books/CB415.html Jun 22, 2009 Jun 22, 2009

Because terrorism is not confined to national boundaries, it puts pressure on the U.S. both at home and abroad, forcing intelligence and law enforcement—the CIA and the FBI—to work together in new ways. This requires new means of sharing not just information but also analysis across the federal system.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG805.html Feb 19, 2009 Feb 19, 2009

With terrorism still prominent on the U.S. agenda, whether the country’s prevention efforts match the threat the United States faces continues to be central in policy debate. One element of this debate is questioning whether the United States should create a dedicated domestic intelligence agency. Case studies of five other democracies provide lessons and common themes that may help policymakers decide.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR416.html Sep 4, 2007 Sep 4, 2007

<p>As the U.S. military transforms to an information-based force, it will need to collect, combine, and utilize intelligence. The process known as <i>fusion</i> will help determine whether this intelligence is used in the most beneficial manner. Fusion is the process of combining pieces of information to produce higher-quality information. This report describes one approach to capturing the fusion process in a constructive simulation.</p>

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2007/03/16/WT.html Mar 16, 2007 Mar 16, 2007

Published commentary by RAND staff: Iran's Covert War in Iraq, in the Washington Times.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2007/03/11/WT.html Mar 11, 2007 Mar 11, 2007

Published commentary by RAND staff: Media Leaks Hinder Intelligence Gathering, in the Washington Times.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2006/03/01/VC.html Mar 1, 2006 Mar 1, 2006

Published commentary by RAND staff: Lessons for Intelligence in the Campaign Against al Qaeda, in Vanguard magazine.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20060616.html Dec 31, 2005 Dec 31, 2005

<p>The successful employment of German air power in the Battle of Britain was greatly hindered by abysmal intelligence. The Luftwaffe never developed an accurate picture of enemy strengths and weaknesses, and this contributed to preventing it from bringing force to bear at the decisive point of battle. Although certain aspects of British intelligence were equally flawed, it ultimately proved itself to be an indispensable adjunct to the operational success of Fighter Command. This article focuses on the contribution made to Luftwaffe and RAF operations during the Battle of Britain by their respective intelligence gathering institutions. It is an investigation into the extent to which activities in the realm of intelligence can explain the eventual British victory.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP152.html Oct 31, 2005 Oct 31, 2005

<p>The creation of the Director of National Intelligence position reshaped how U.S. intelligence is organized. The next steps are transforming how it does business by improving analysis; shaping intelligence by mission or issue rather than collection source or agency; and more.</p>

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2005/01/13/CSM.html Jan 13, 2005 Jan 13, 2005

Published commentary by RAND staff.