1N4X1 Air Force
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How many MAJCOMS are there in the AF?
Nine MAJCOMS
All MAJCOMS
ACC =Air Combat Command AETC =Air Education & Training Command AFMC =Air Force Material Command AFRC =Air Force Reserve Command AFSPC =Air Force Space Command AFSOC =Air Force Spec Ops Command AFGSC =Air force Global Strike Command AMC =Air Mobility Command USAFE =United States Air Force in Europe PACAF =Pacific Air Forces
What is Crisis Action Planning?
Plans conducted in real time, typically for emergencies on national security.
Types of Crisis Action Plans?
WARNORD PLANORD OPORD EXORD ALERTORD
What is OPORD?
Operational Order-issued by senior commander to subordinate commander for execution of future operation
_____ level of war, the US determines national security objectives and guidance and utilizes national resources to accomplish these objectives.
Strategic
______ level of war, campaigns and major operations are planned, conducted, and assessed.
Operational
Is scientific and technical intelligence obtained by quantitative and qualitative analysis of data (metric, angle, spatial, wavelength, time dependence, modulation, plasma, and hydro-magnetic).
MASINT
Involves the technical analysis of data intercepted from foreign equipment and control systems.
FISINT
Is based on publicly available information, as well as other unclassified information that has limited public distribution or access.
OSINT
Is derived from the exploitation of foreign materiel and scientific information.
TECHINT
Personnel assigned to this specialty prepare, maintain, and present intelligence displays, reports, and briefings.
(1N0X1) Operations intelligence
Personnel assigned to this specialty exploit and analyze multisensory imagery in conjunction with all source intelligence information.
(1N1X1A) Geospatial intelligence analyst
Personnel assigned to this specialty make recommendations on the appropriate form required to disable an adversary's targeting system.
(1N1X1B) Geospatial intelligence targeteer
Personnel assigned to this specialty support SIGINT activities and operations by monitoring and collecting noncommunications electronic signal transmissions using passive receiving equipment.
(1N2X1A) Electronic signals intelligence exploitation analyst
Personnel assigned to this specialty perform communication signals intelligence analysis to include acquiring signals through optimum antenna manipulation and receiver tuning.
(1N2X1C) Communication signals intelligence analyst
Personnel assigned to this specialty operate and manage communications equipment.
(1N3X1) Cryptologic language analyst
Personnel assigned to this specialty employ techniques to collect, identify, and exploit appropriate communications to ensure accurate targeting.
(1N4X1A) Digital network intelligence analyst
Personnel assigned to this specialty perform detailed analysis on target network communications for additional exploitation
(1N4X1B) Analysis and production analyst
Personnel assigned to this specialty operate, evaluate, and manage airborne signals intelligence information systems and operations activities.
(1A8X1) Airborne cryptologic language analyst
Personnel assigned to this specialty fly as primary aircrew onboard a wide variety of aircraft to operate, evaluate, and manage airborne ISR information and related ground processing systems.
(1A8X2) Airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) Operator
It is an independent intelligence agency responsible to the President through the DNI and accountable to the American people through the intelligence oversight committees of the US Congress.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
to reduce US vulnerability to terrorism and to detect, prevent, and respond to terrorist attacks. Additional responsibilities of the department include ensuring safe and secure borders, welcoming lawful immigrants and visitors, and promoting the free flow of commerce.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
T analyzes foreign intelligence related to economic policy and participates with Department of State in the overt collection of general foreign economic information.
Department of the Treasury (DOT)
an intelligence and law enforcement agency, is responsible for understanding threats to our national security and penetrating national and transnational networks that have a desire and capability to harm the US.
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI)
Navy Intelligence
FLTCYBERCOM
Marine Corps intelligence
MCIA
Army intelligence
INSCOM
Coast Guard Intelligence
CGCG
outlines the role of the armed forces.
Title 10
outlines crimes and criminal procedures, and the roles of law enforcement within the United States.
Title 18
outlines the role of the US National Guard.
Title 32
outlines the role of war and national defense.
Title 50
is a valuable four-step analytical methodology focusing ISR for the commander and the commander's supporting command.
IPOE
IPOE process?
1. Define the operation environment 2. Describe the operational environments effects 3. Evaluate the adversary 4. Determine adversary COA
Targeting Process
1.Commander's objectives, guidance, and intent 2.TD, vetting, validation, nomination, and prioritization 3.Capabilities analysis (weaponeering) 4.Commander's decision and force assignment 5.Mission planning and force execution 6.Assessment
Briefing preparation steps
1) Analyze the situation 2)Determine the type of brief required 3)Choose the brief format 4)Conduct research and sources 5)Develop an Outline 6)Visual aids 7)Rehearse the brief 8)Deliver the brief
Types of Briefings
1) Informative intelligence Brief 2) Mission brief 3) Watch brief 4) Commanding officers brief 5) DV/VIP brief
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