text: Chapter 2
  2-48. Figure 2-6 illustrates several ways that intelligence supports understanding an OE.
  Figure 2-6. How intelligence supports understanding an operational environment
  SECTION III – FUNDAMENTALS OF OPERATIONS
  2-49. Understanding operational doctrine starts with understanding the higher-level doctrinal concepts in
  FM 3-0. Intelligence professionals must understand these fundamental concepts as well as how the
  intelligence warfighting function nests within them. In this manner, intelligence professionals can use the
  correct terminology and proper concepts in their dealings with the supported commander and staff and fellow
  intelligence professionals. This ensures the credibility of the professionals and the intelligence warfighting
  function.
  2-50. The primary purpose of intelligence is to effectively support operations. Intelligence professionals
  must understand intelligence fundamentals and basic Army operational doctrine to provide effective and
  flexible intelligence support. This also assists intelligence professionals in understanding how commanders
  and staffs integrate and synchronize intelligence into operations as well as ensuring they are an effective
  part of the combined arms team.