text: Chapter 6
  Figure 6-1. Intelligence operations as a primary tactical task
  INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS
  6-6. Intelligence operations are driven by the need to answer questions and fill requirements crucial to the
  conduct of the supported force’s overall operation. Units conducting intelligence operations follow the
  operations process. Collection activities acquire information and provide that information to intelligence
  analytical elements. Using products developed for the commander and staff, the G-3/S-3 and G-2/S-2 develop
  the information collection plan based on the commander’s intent and concept of operations. The information
  collection plan is synchronized with current and future operations throughout the MDMP, especially during
  COA analysis (war game).
  6-7. After the supported unit staff develops information collection tasks and assigns a collection mission to
  an MI unit, and the collection manager develops the information collection plan, the MI unit begins
  intelligence operations to support information collection through the execute collection task. The collection
  management team updates the information collection plan continuously based on post-collection and post-
  exploitation to determine if the collection satisfied the intelligence requirements. This effort is complex, and
  there is significant overlap between the supported unit intelligence staff and the MI unit. Therefore, the
  supported unit staff and the MI unit must collaborate closely and early-on during planning and throughout to
  the completion of operations.
  6-8. Executing collection focuses on requirements connected to the execution of tactical missions based on
  the intelligence requirements. Intelligence informs commanders and staffs of where and when to look for—
  ⚫ The way: Reconnaissance, surveillance, security operations, and intelligence operations.
  ⚫ The means: Ranges from national and joint collection capabilities to individual Soldier
  observations and reports.
  ⚫ The end: Intelligence that supports the commander’s decision making.
  ⚫ The result: The successful execution and assessment of operations depend on the effective
  synchronization and integration of the information collection effort.