Network-Centric Intelligence: An Approach to a Strategic Framework

Abstract : The intelligence cycle (other than actual collection by technical or human means) is discussed in terms of the differences between normal processes and the processes used on the most difficult and important problems. It is argued that a network-centric intelligence process (analogous to network-centric warfare) would be more effective than the best of today's processes. The capabilities that must be developed to enable such network centric intelligence are identified, and experimentation is suggested as an effective path towards the development and fielding of these capabilities.