Імплементація єдиних розвідувальних процедур на оперативно-тактичному рівні – шлях до переваги на полі бою

Abstract

Development of the information technology in the XXI century made possible to increase the effectiveness of the combat forces due to the application of the newest assets of intelligence and the integration of intelligence and operational processes. With the effective use of information technologies intelligence and combat forces available can be concentrated in the right moment, in the right place, in the required amount which allows to achieve superiority over the enemy. And vice versa, underestimation of the available information technologies makes it impossible to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of available capabilities and leads to a loss of initiative and a chance for success. The article describes principles of some updated NATO intelligence doctrines. The central principle of intelligence procedures is the application of the intelligence cycle that is defined as the sequence of activities whereby information is obtained, assembled, converted into intelligence and made available for users. Major theme of updated intelligence doctrines is the improvement of interoperability with operational processes for which JISR process has been initiated . It allows the staff of the intelligence and operational sections to coordinate, synchronize, de-conflict the multi-source collection tools with all associated processing and use capabilities in the most efficient and timely way. Commanders, staff and operators benefit from sharing information and intelligence derived from JISR capabilities because it enables informed, timely and accurate decision making. Also the article describes practical aspects of the JISR process application at the operational-tactical level, shows the possibility to increase the intelligence management efficiency which may speed up MDMP due to JISR process and emphasize the necessity of implementation of unified procedures by the JFO (Joint Forces Operation) units staff that manages multiple assets of intelligence. Proactive engagement by intelligence staffs, ideally ahead of a crisis, enables coordinated approaches to complex situations and allows more sensitive responses. Significantly, this requires an analytical approach to the collection and interpretation of crisis indicators and warnings in order to inform and direct planning and increase the available time for reaction which allows preventing enemy’s course of action. Taking into account abundance of the intelligence instruments involved into defying the aggression, the units of the operation should follow appropriate in the NATO countries forces standard procedures for the intelligence requirements management, collecting information, processing and disseminating data related changes in the operational environment. The key principle that is appropriate at all levels across the full range of NATO operations to ensure effectiveness is centralized direction - decentralized execution. This principle requires the implementation at both the operational and tactical levels of procedures and techniques of the joint intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (JISR) and target acquisition which is essential for the harmonization of intelligence and operations functions.