text: FM 2-22.3 _________________________________________________________________________________
  • Military geographic intelligence studies all geographic factors
  (physical and cultural) that may affect military operations. Physical
  geography is concerned with natural or manmade geophysical features.
  Cultural geography provides demographics information.
  • Armed forces intelligence is the integrated study of the ground, sea,
  and air forces of the country. The subcomponents are––
   Strategy—military alternatives in terms of position, terrain,
  economics, and politics.
   Tactics—military deployments and operations doctrine.
   OB—location, organization, weapons, strengths.
   Equipment—analysis of all military materiel.
   Logistics—procurement, storage, and distribution.
   Training—as carried out at all echelons to support doctrine.
   Organization—detailed analysis of command structures.
   Manpower—available resources and their conditioning.
  • Political intelligence studies all political aspects which may affect
  military operations. The subcomponents are—
   Government structure—organization of departments and ministries.
   National policies—government actions and decisions.
   Political dynamics—government views and reactions to events.
   Propaganda—information and disinformation programs.
   Policy and intelligence services—organization and functions.
   Subversion—subversive acts sponsored by the government.
  • Science and technological intelligence studies the country's
  potential and capability to support objectives through development of
  new processes, equipment, and weapons systems. The subcomponents
  are—
   Weapons and weapon systems.
   Missile and space programs.
   Nuclear energy and weapons technology.
   NBC developments.
   Basic applied science.
   Research and development systems.
  LIAISON OPERATIONS
  5-46. Liaison is conducted to obtain information and assistance, to coordinate
  or procure material, and to develop views necessary to understand
  counterparts. Liaison contacts are normally members of the government,
  military, law enforcement, or other member of the local or coalition
  infrastructure. The basic tenet of liaison is quid pro quo. An exchange of
  information, services, material, or other assistance is usually a part of the
  transaction. The nature of this exchange varies widely depending upon the
  culture, location, and personalities involved.
  5-47. Because the nature of liaison tasks varies widely, the general goals of
  the liaison operation and the objective of each liaison contact should be