THE INFLUENCE OF OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT ON COMMANDER’S CRITICAL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS (CCIR)
Abstract
Today’s operational environments are complex and require continuous learning and adaptation. The operational environment is different from each campaign or major operation. It is imperative that commanders understand the
operational environment prior to taking effective action. The intelligence personnel has the related tasks and systems that facilitate understanding of the enemy, terrain and weather, and civil considerations, which includes areas,
structures, capabilities, organizations, people, and events. It is crucial that all commanders and staff sections participate in intelligence planning, from the identification of information requirements through the collection and reporting of information to answering the commander’s critical information requirements (CCIRs).
Keywords: intelligence; environment; decision-making; factors; civil considerations.
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