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…For example, SOF may expose vulnerabilities through special reconnaissance and attack the enemy at tactical, operational, and strategic levels through direct action or using indigenous or surrogate forces. Additionally, the planning of CA and use of…

…Analysts should use a link diagram whenever individuals, groups, group activities, or process networks are being reviewed for insight. The need for link diagrams increases with the increase in data and network complexity. Facts 5-43…

…Analysts use the brainstorming technique in the same manner as it is used for developing situational understanding and conclusions as discussed in chapter 5. Facts A-49. Brainstorming should be a very structured process to be…

…If there are at least two competing views within an analytic office, then Team A/Team B analysis can be the appropriate technique to use to clarify the issue. Analysts or the analytic team leader applies…

…The pattern analysis plot sheet is an effective tool in visualizing timeframes and types of enemy activity, but it must be used in conjunction with other intelligence to aid logical conclusions.

…There are seven Rules for Verification commonly used by intelligence personnel:  Rule 1. A hypothesis is more believable when a consequence of that hypothesis is verified. When a piece of evidence is verified that is…

…The following steps are one method to use the CARVER technique:  Step 1. List the variable to be compared. It may be useful to use brainstorming to get an initial list and then refine it…

…This bias involves the use, often unwitting, of arbitrary values in decisionmaking, including the use of conclusions developed by others. Cognitive Bias 2-43. The intelligence analyst evaluates information from a variety of sources. The degree…

…Analysts may find some techniques more or less useful for certain operations. Tables 6-1, 6-2, and 6-3 on pages 6-5 through 6-8 provide a quick reference guide to how each of…

…Indicates possible chemical munitions use. Chemically contaminated areas cause significant delays to attacking forces. Identification of dummy positions and minefields. Indicates defending force using economy of force. Causes advancing force to determine if mines are live…

…Experience with a problem set and familiarity with the use of these analytic techniques encourages a blended approach analyzing complex networks and associations. LINK ANALYSIS 5-28. Link analysis is a technique used to evaluate relationships…

…military now uses link analysis in analyzing terrorist and other complex networks. Link analysis is used by intelligence personnel to identify connections between individuals, organizations, and activities in order to determine associations. 5-31. There are…

…The Army has used many different sources in its doctrinal discussions of critical thinking. Among those most cited, as well as those used in the development of this discussion, are Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda…

…EA can be used against a computer when the attack occurs through the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS), while CNA attacks using the data stream through the AIR INTERDICTION DURING OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM During Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, most…

…The Multiple Scenarios Generation technique proves extremely useful when used in conjunction with the counterfactual reasoning method. A-76. Morphological Analysis is a method for structuring and examining all the possible relationships within an unproven, dynamic…

…Chapter 5— * Discusses the core Army analytic techniques used at the strategic, operation, and tactical levels and are routinely used by Army intelligence personnel conducting intelligence analysis. * Discusses core Army techniques often incorporated into multiple basic…

Acknowledgements The critical thinking material has been used with permission from The Foundation for Critical Thinking, www.criticalthinking.org, The Thinker’s Guide to Analytic Thinking, 2012 and The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking: Concepts and…

Chapter 5 5-20 ATP 2-33.4 18 August 2014 network to direct the use of the funds into the operational activities of a hub network conducting preliminary targeting surveillance and reconnaissance. 5-71. Whatever…

…If desired, use colors to indicate the major influence the link represents. For example, use green for economic links, red for opposition groups, or purple for military forces. Colors may also be used to differentiate paths…

…Mathematical analysis uses both tangible and intangible facts. Tangible facts are those items that may be counted, physically, by the analyst. Intangible facts are difficult to quantify (such as, leadership, combat experience, training, and area knowledge…