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CHAPTER VI
JOINT TASK FORCE INTELLIGENCE
“Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the
enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary
men is foreknowledge. What is called ‘foreknowledge’ cannot be elicited from
spirits, nor from gods, nor by analogy with past events, nor from calculations. It
must be obtained from men who know the enemy situation.”
1. General
Intelligence Directorate. The intelligence directorate’s primary function is to provide
information and analysis to facilitate accomplishment of the mission. This is accomplished
through an intelligence process, which involves the collection, processing, exploitation,
analysis, and dissemination of information important to decision makers. The JTF J-2
conducts all-source, multi-discipline intelligence operations and ensures full access to an
uninhibited flow of information from all sources in accordance with DOD and Director of
National Intelligence (DNI) approved procedures. Within the scope of the essential elements
of information, the J-2 participates in joint staff planning and in coordinating, directing,
integrating, and controlling intelligence efforts. The J-2 advises the JFC on what the
adversaries or potential adversaries are doing, their probable intent, what they are capable of
doing, and what they may do in the future. The J-2 has the lead for JIPOE and is responsible
for managing the analysis and development of products that provide a systems understanding
of the operational environment. A full understanding of the operational environment
typically will require cross-functional participation by other joint force staff elements and
collaboration with various intelligence organizations, other interagency organizations,
NGOs, IGOs, and centers of excellence. Note: All requests for imagery or other intelligence
support for areas within the US are subject to US Government Intelligence Oversight
Regulations and Department of Defense 5240.1R, Procedures Governing the Activities of
DOD Intelligence Components That Affect United States Persons. DOD intelligence
component capabilities, resources, and personnel as a rule may not be used for activities
other than foreign intelligence or CI, unless that use is specifically approved by SecDef. In
addition, due to potential violations of the Posse Comitatus Act through direct DOD support
to civilian law enforcement agencies, requests for military support to civilian law
enforcement agencies are closely reviewed and processed separately for approval.
2. Organization
Sun Tzu, The Art of War ca. 500 BC
a. J-2 Organization. Figure VI-1 depicts a notional JTF J-2 organization. The J-2’s
actual size and composition will vary based on the mission, campaign scope, and unit that
forms the core of the JTF. (A number of the J-2 functions may be placed under the JISE, as
shown in Figure VI-3, based on the CJTF’s preference.)
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