The Intelligence Process and the Information Management

Abstract

The Intelligence cycle is a procedure framework for the development of mission-focused Intelligence support. It is not an end in itself, nor should it be viewed as a rigid set of procedures that must be carried out in an identical manner on all occasions. The commander and the Intelligence officer must consider each IR (Intelligence requirement) individually and apply the Intelligence cycle in a manner that develops the required Intelligence in the most effective way (U.S. MARINE CORPS, 2007).