BASIC INTELLIGENCE TASKS SKILL LEVEL I

(The following was sent to me from a reader in the military intelligence field. Like the task, conditions, and standards of other critical skills I have posted on here in the past, it is the outline of performance for ONE individual critical skill that everyone needs to know and understand, as well as being able to perform. More to follow. --J.M.)

PURPOSE

Intelligence is an absolute requirement for the guerrilla fighter. Without intelligence, the guerrilla will never have initiative and will always be subject to lethal surprise. Intelligence begins at the most basic level of organization---the individual fighter. These SKILL LEVEL I Common Intelligence Tasks provide the individual fighter the means to effectively and simply collect and report tactical intelligence.

TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE

The student will articulate and demonstrate basic intelligence tasks required for squad sized elements in order to collect and report tactical intelligence and maintain situational awareness of the battlespace.

ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1-Demonstrate unaided observation techniques for day and night

2-Under field conditions, demonstrate unaided observation techniques to a Named Area of Interest

3-Compose and send a SALUTE report

4-Demonstrate OCOKA in both a map and field practical exercises

5-Prepare a simple area sketch (not to scale)

References

SALUTE Report

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