Conceptos Generales sobre Micorrizas

3-40. The group MID contains most of the group’s single-source and all-source analysis capability. The MID is responsible for collection management;

all-source fusion of single-source information; analysis, production, and dissemination of finished intelligence products; and the control and management of the SCI communications team. The MID consists of four subordinate sections or teams with functionally different responsibilities.

All-Source Production Section

3-41. The all-source production section (ASPS) is the hub of the MID. It has broad intelligence support responsibilities and is directed by an all-source intelligence warrant officer (350B).

3-42. The ASPS responds to all-source intelligence support taskings from the group S2. It provides in-depth all-source analysis, production, and collection management support to the group. It provides near-real-time indications and warning overwatch for deployed assets. The all-source analysts within the ASPS are responsible for developing the analysis of the AO or AOR, intelligence preparation of the battlespace (IPB), target nomination development, and BDA. They prepare and continually update the current intelligence situation map (SITMAP). They maintain and use the unit intelligence reference files and databases, including the Special Operations Command, Research, Analysis, and Threat Evaluation System (SOCRATES) intelligence ADP system. They assist the CM&D team in developing the collection plan and identifying new requirements to close any intelligence gaps. They prepare intelligence summaries (INTSUMs) and responses to requests for intelligence information (RIIs) and requests for information (RFIs) and provide intelligence briefings as required. All the members of the ASPS contribute to the preparation of the intelligence estimate and its corresponding annexes. The ASPS produces and enhances target intelligence packages (TIPs) for subordinate FOBs as required.

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Figure 3-4. GSC, SFG(A) (TOE 31-803L0)

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3-43. The ASPS has two subordinate elements with specific functions—the CM&D team and the imagery intelligence (IMINT) team. The section may be further subdivided into analysis teams focused on specific AORs in support of the subordinate battalions of the group.

3-44. CM&D Team. The CM&D team receives and validates all RIIs and RFIs from subordinate units and assigns them to the appropriate MID section or team IAW the commander’s prioritization. The MID section informs the ASPS chief upon PIR satisfaction and recommends new PIR, IRs, and specific information requirements (SIRs) for submission to the S2. It reports intelligence to higher or lateral HQ, based on guidance from the S2, and coordinates dissemination of intelligence to subordinate and attached units. A senior NCO leads the CM&D team. Because of limited personnel, the team may be augmented with other intelligence personnel from within the MID as required. It typically locates within a SCIF. It develops and assists in the implementation of a dynamic collection plan that supports mission analysis and planning, targeting, indications and warning overwatch for deployed SFODs and SOT-As, and communications zone (COMMZ) FP requirements.

Personnel from the single-source intelligence disciplines (SIGINT, IMINT, and counterintelligence-human intelligence [CI-HUMINT]) subordinate to the MID assist the CM&D team in these tasks as required. CM&D personnel work with the group S2 to develop the SFG(A)’s peacetime and contingency collection plans. As part of this effort, the team develops information objectives and collection emphasis. It works with the SIGINT and CI-HUMINT sections and the IMINT team to develop SIGINT amplifications, SIGINT end-product reviews, source-directed requirements (SDRs), imagery reconnaissance objective lists (IROLs), and taskers. The CM&D team also works with the S2 to maintain the collateral-recurring document listing (CRDL), sensitive compartmented information-recurring document listing (SCIRDL), and the statement of intelligence interest (SII).

3-45. IMINT Team. The 96D IMINT specialists of the IMINT team maintain comprehensive historical and current mission area imagery files in hard copy and in digitized form. Team members use their deployable light tables, Secondary Imagery Dissemination System (SIDS), and imagery products from higher HQ and to provide in-depth imagery analysis and production support to the group. This support includes detailed terrain and facility analysis, annotated prints and target graphics, current SIDS imagery of targets and key terrain, BDA, and highly accurate imagery-based object measurement support.

Signals Intelligence Section

3-46. The SIGINT section conducts single-source collection, collection management, and analysis. Led by a SIGINT warrant officer (352C), the section consists of the technical control and analysis element (TCAE) and six SOT-As.

3-47. The TCAE performs the technical analysis function when operating in garrison and when deployed in the SFOB. The SIGINT analysts (98C) on the team operate the SIGINT-related programs accessed through the SOF intelligence architecture. Access is through communications interoperability with theater intelligence data-handling systems, SOF intelligence systems,

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and national assets, such as the Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities Program (TENCAP). The TCAE maintains the SIGINT databases for selected countries in the SFG(A)’s AOR. The TCAE provides critical combat and technical information to the all-source analysts (96Bs) within the ASPS to support situation development, INTSUMs, and intelligence briefings to the commander and staff.

3-48. The TCAE determines specific SIGINT collection taskings from stated intelligence requirements received by the CM&D team. The TCAE also monitors the effectiveness of collection efforts, redirecting coverage and providing technical feedback and support to the SOT-As and SIGINT personnel attached to SF battalion FOBs. They establish, update, and maintain the SFG(A)’s intercept tasking database. They ensure adherence to all legal aspects of SIGINT operations. Finally, they issue all appropriate SIGINT operational tasking authority reports.

3-49. IMINT Analyst. Under the TOE, the battalion analysis and control team (ACT) has only one 96D (IMINT analyst) assigned to it. Additional IMINT analysts from the group MID or one or more all-source analysts may, however, augment the battalion IMINT analyst. The IMINT analyst maintains comprehensive historical and current mission area imagery files in hard copy and in digitized form. He uses the Joint Deployable Intelligence Support System (JDISS) and the Enhanced Imagery Workstation to provide imagery analysis support and production support to the FOB. This support includes detailed terrain and facility analysis, annotated prints and target graphics, current imagery of targets and key terrain, BDA, and highly accurate imagery-based object-measurement support. He also develops reconnaissance requests for submission to higher HQ.

3-50. SIGINT Traffic Analysis Team. The deployable TCAE team is an organic element of the SF group MID. The traffic analysis team is not an organic element of the SF battalion S2 section. The team is attached to the battalion from the group MID when directed by the group commander for signals intercept to support the operational concept. The group MID task-organizes the traffic analysis team from personnel and equipment organic to the group TCAE. Up to six SOT-As accompany the traffic analysis team.

3-51. The SIGINT analysts of the traffic analysis team are responsible for FOB-level technical control of attached SOT-As, SIGINT analysis, and operational and technical reporting. They use and maintain threat electronic order-of-battle and technical-support databases developed by the TCAE or by other national- or theater-level SIGINT organizations. The traffic analysis team maintains the battalion SIGINT collection plan in coordination with the ACT. They translate general collection requirements assigned by the battalion ACT into specific SIGINT collection taskings for the SOT-As.

Operational reporting consists of combat information purged of technical data and reported directly to the supported commander. Technical reporting is conducted through the TCAE communications architecture only.

3-52. SOT-As are low-level SIGINT collection teams that intercept and report operational and technical information derived from tactical threat communications through prescribed communications paths. The mission of a SOT-A is to conduct SIGINT and EW in support of IO, unilaterally or in

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conjunction with other SOF elements to support existing and emerging SOF missions worldwide.

3-53. SOT-As perform a number of different missions and collateral activities in support of larger SO. The primary roles of SOT-As include—

• Electronic reconnaissance (ER).

• FP.

• EW MTT.

3-54. Collateral activities include—

• Signals research and target development (SRTD).

• Support to PR.

3-55. The role assigned to a SOT-A is dependent upon a thorough, overall mission analysis and the commander’s approval. The group commander may direct the attachment of up to six SOT-As to a subordinate battalion. The group MID task-organizes the SOT-As according to mission requirements and predeployment analysis of the signals environment.

3-56. When conducting ER, the SOT-A can provide overall situational development information and locate and identify specific intelligence indicators to satisfy IRs—for example, target development, confirmation or denial of IPB information, and BDA. In this role, the SOT-A receives technical tasking from the traffic analysis team and reports technical data through the same element.

3-57. While engaged in an FP role, a SOT-A employs in DS or general support (GS) to a SOF commander. It receives technical tasking from the accompanying traffic analysis team, provides combat information (immediate threat, threat location, threat intent, threat capabilities, and threat limitations) to the operational commander, and provides technical data to the traffic analysis team.

3-58. If a SOT-A is to serve as an MTT as part of a FID mission conducted by an SF battalion or group, the NSA must approve the tasking. The focus of any SIGINT training provided to HN SIGINT elements must be on low-level tactical SIGINT collection, radio direction-finding, basic SIGINT analysis, and combat information recognition and reporting. Sharing advanced analytic functions and processes with third-party elements is not authorized.

3-59. SRTD is the description of a mission in which a SOT-A deploys to a target area where the SIGINT database is nonexistent, outdated, or continually evolving. The SOT-A collects technical data from signals of interest and forwards the data to the TCAE or a supporting traffic analysis team for analysis and database development.

3-60. During PR or other recovery missions, a SOT-A can use organic handheld equipment to intercept and locate distress frequencies. However, use of the combat survivor evader locator (CSEL) distress radio reduces this capability. Any support to PR must be assigned with specific reporting instructions and should be assigned only after a thorough mission analysis.

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3-61. SOT-As and traffic analysis teams can support all levels and types of SF operations. Depending on the mission and the situation, SOT-As may deploy independently into uncertain or denied areas, operate with other SOT-As, or be attached to deploying SFODAs or SFODBs.

Counterintelligence-Human Intelligence Section

3-62. The CI-HUMINT section is responsible for a large number of tactical CI-HUMINT collection, analysis, production, and operational support activities. A counterintelligence warrant officer (351B) leads the CI-HUMINT section. The section consists of CI agents or analysts (97B), trained in multidisciplined counterintelligence (MDCI) functions, and interrogators (97E), who operate in two-man teams. The CI agents and interrogator teams may be attached to support the group’s subordinate battalions. They are normally task-organized by language capability for this mission.

3-63. The section produces Intelligence Information Reports (IIRs) and other formatted reports to disseminate the results of CI-HUMINT collection and liaison activities. They use locally collected intelligence and theater CI products to assess a wide variety of threats within the SFOB’s COMMZ or HN rear area. These threats include, but are not limited to, foreign intelligence services (FIS); insurgents, terrorists, and criminals; dissident political factions; and anti-U.S. elements of the civilian populace. The CI-HUMINT section also prepares and maintains the SFOB MDCI estimate, as well as comprehensive base defense, COMMZ, and HN rear area IPB products. These products permit the timely provision of indications and warning information and predictive intelligence on significant OPSEC and FP threats. CI-HUMINT analysts develop profiles of friendly forces and identify their vulnerabilities.

3-64. In response to the situation and collection taskings from the CM&D team and the MID commander, the CI-HUMINT section plans, coordinates, and conducts CI liaison, EPW interrogation, document exploitation, overt collection, and refugee and evacuee debriefings. They also serve as the OPCEN staff focal point for FP operations. They process plans, coordinate financial and administration support, and ensure regulatory intelligence oversight compliance. The team recommends essential elements of friendly information (EEFI) and threat countermeasures and continually assesses the effectiveness of the base OPSEC countermeasures and base security plans.

The CI-HUMINT section supports the OPSEC plan by providing Subversion and Espionage Directed Against the U.S. Army (SAEDA) briefings and limited investigations. It also provides CI and security site surveys in support of SFOB relocation within the country and theater as required.

Military Intelligence Detachment Commander

3-65. The MID commander works directly with the S2, assisting him in developing the group’s concept for intelligence operations. He is responsible for implementing the MID task organization, deploying collection assets and analytic augmentation to subordinate units as directed by the group commander. The MID commander has broad responsibilities—directing the efforts of the analytic elements of the MID and the mission support for the intelligence-collection activities of the SOT-As and CI-HUMINT teams

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deployed forward. He is responsible for the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and limited administrative actions, individual and collective training for MI specialties, and property accountability for equipment unique to the MID. The MID does not, however, have the organic maintenance, supply, or administrative personnel to operate independently. The MID must rely on and coordinate closely with the GSC for administrative and logistics support.

3-66. Connectivity to theater and national intelligence databases and supporting assets is an absolute necessity to ensure successful MID operations and, more important, to provide sufficient intelligence for group-level planning and execution. The S2, MID, and S6 staff sections must work closely together to make sure SCI and collateral intelligence systems are properly linked into the overall informational architecture.