tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569772432953120875.post8887146545785225227..comments2024-02-22T19:45:29.872-05:00Comments on Sources And Methods: Part 5 -- Critiques Of The Cycle: Which Intelligence Cycle? (Let's Kill The Intelligence Cycle)Kristan J. Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566135545863154089noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569772432953120875.post-5634574226841347622011-05-27T18:57:51.865-04:002011-05-27T18:57:51.865-04:00Kristan,
Thank you for a great email! It tells al...Kristan,<br />Thank you for a great email! It tells all!<br /> <br />An opinion...<br />The table that in your email that gives a tabular summary of the intelligence functions as a function of the agency tells it all. That single chart says that there is no logic, i.e., systems design philosophy, that guides the structure of a system; therefore, the intelligence cycle is broken or non-existent. Based on that chart, there is no process or procedure that can be defined and defended. "Things" exist that make it work, but in all probably that "system of things" is heavily dependent on expert human intervention. If one or more experts retire or is missing, then the "system of things" breaks down. <br /> <br />I think that single chart gives you carte blanche to system design from scratch a generic Logic based intelligence process and cycle.<br /> <br />Thank you.<br />Very respectfully,<br />Achteck<br /> <br />PS<br />The chart finally explains why the Advanced Combat Systems community has been unable to communicate with the Intelligence Community. The differences between the two in Science, Engineering, and Technology are like night and day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569772432953120875.post-57153264342850958022011-05-27T18:10:27.400-04:002011-05-27T18:10:27.400-04:00I have often been drawn to a comment I made when a...I have often been drawn to a comment I made when a shave-tail LT at MIOBC and being introduced to the 'cycle.' I asked the instructor why the cycle appeared to be linear and not multifaceted. The answer from this Major was, "Huh?" and that was all.<br /><br />We all realize that we do not take a single requirement, plan it out for collection, obtain the data, analyze the data, report on its existance, then go out for the next bit of information...yet this is what the cycle depicts. We all know that we are supposed to look at each step and reassess as more clarity is provided. However:<br /><br />a) this is NOT how the process is taught or practiced<br />b) we rarely change the collection plan once it is built (or actually ever refer back to it)<br /><br />Having a 'process' is what is used to train the novice and it is what the novice performs in the field. As the novice grows, nothing is done to change their approach unless they are lucky enough to meet up with a mentor who HAS gone beyond the limitations of school house. <br /><br />And school house is where the change needs to be effected...as that is where the monoliths have their base.Dr. Harry Nimonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17073168765020976579noreply@blogger.com