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Intelligence is integral to multidomain operations. Yet Army sensors are largely incapable of overcoming near-peer countermeasures given their capabilities, limited range and poor survivability. The Army Intelligence Corps confronts an inflection point similar to its modernization to enable the AirLand Battle operating concept in the 1980s. Then, intelligence leaders advocated for communications, electronic warfare and intelligence formations that helped ensure the Army's success during the First Gulf War.
To address current critical capability gaps, Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier, deputy chief of staff of the Army for intelligence, recently directed two initiatives.
First, with approval of Army senior leaders, in October 2018 he formed an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Task Force to optimize intelligence capabilities for multidomain operations.
Second, he has developed Multi-Domain Intelligence, formerly known as Mission Command Intelligence, as the Intelligence Corps' modernization framework to enable multidomain operations. Multi-Domain Intelligence integrates capabilities developed by the task force with data and analytical tools to enhance speed, precision and accuracy of analysis that drives commanders' decisions.
Working With Futures Command
The Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Task Force optimizes the mix of organic Army collection capabilities and enables assured access to sensor data provided by commercial, national and joint force systems. To mitigate redundancy, the task force capitalizes on complementary capabilities across the joint force. The task force works "by, with and through" the U.S. Army Futures Command to modernize collection capabilities and integrate intelligence equities within the eight crossfunctional teams that support the Army's modernization priorities.
The task force synchronizes the development and acquisition of capabilities across the terrestrial, aerial, space and foundation layers with acquisition authorities. Partnership with the Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors fosters adaptable programs to keep pace with near-peer advancements. These programs also encourage soldier training opportunities with prototype capabilities to integrate feedback into the design process.
The task force exercises oversight of the requirements and capabilities development processes within each layer through related commands and agencies. The Intelligence Center of Excellence governs the terrestrial layer. The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command manages the aerial layer. The Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors oversees the space layer. Berrier's stafifsynchronizes the people, processes and technologies that form the foundational layer.
Four Capabilities
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