Intelligence Battlefield Operating System Lessons Learned: Stability Operations and Support Operations During Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

摘要

Intelligence played a critical role in the success of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault [AASLT]) during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF). From mission planning in June 2002 through operations as of August 2003, the Division's intelligence officers, noncommissioned officers (NCOs), and Soldiers streamlined intelligence standing operating procedures (SOPs) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) to best support all operations. Since the Division's main efforts currently involve stability operations and support operations in northern Iraq, this article addresses lessons learned in this specific area. The intent is to share the TTP and lessons learned, and to offer these to the intelligence community for its thoughtful review as our senior leaders prepare for future military operations.