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Chapter IV
nation states, groups, or individuals, and the parts of cyberspace they control are not
necessarily either within the geographic borders associated with the actor’s nationality, or
proportional to the actor’s geopolitical influence. A criminal element, a politically motivated
group, or even an individual may have a greater presence and capability in cyberspace than
many nations do today. Regardless of what operational phase may be underway, it is always
important to determine what authorities are required to execute CO. Cyberspace planners
must account for the lead time to acquire the authorities needed to implement the desired
cyberspace capabilities. This does not change the JFC’s planning fundamentals, but does
emphasize the importance of coordination with interagency partners, who may have
authorities that are different from DOD. Despite the additional considerations and
challenges of integrating CO in JFC planning, planners can use many elements of the
traditional processes to implement the JFC’s intent and guidance.
b. Cyberspace-Related Intelligence Requirements (IRs). During mission analysis,
the joint force staff identifies significant gaps in what is known about the adversary and other
relevant aspects of the OE and formulates IRs. IRs are general or specific subjects upon
which there is a need for the collection of information or the production of intelligence.
Based on the command’s IRs, the intelligence staff develops more specific questions known
as information requirements (those items of information that must be collected and processed
to develop the intelligence required by the commander). Information requirements related to
cyberspace may include: network infrastructures, personnel status and readiness of
adversaries’ equipment, and unique cyberspace signature identifiers such as
software/firmware versions, configuration files, etc.
For additional information on IRs, see JP 2-01, Joint and National Intelligence Support to
Military Operations.
(1) Requests for Information (RFIs). Cyberspace planners can submit an RFI to
generate intelligence collection efforts in support of CO support to JOPP. RFIs respond to
customer requirements, ranging from dissemination of existing products through the
integration or tailoring of on hand information to scheduling original production. The
intelligence office translating the customer’s requirement and the primary intelligence
producer determine how best to meet the customer’s needs. The information must be timely,
accurate, and in a usable format.
For additional information on RFIs, see JP 2-01, Joint and National Intelligence Support to
Military Operations.
(2) Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED)
Architecture. The DOD’s global connectivity has enabled joint force collection managers
to levy tasking against all-source intelligence assets and resources, and submit tasking,
collection, and production requirements directly to the appropriate CCDR. Further,
collection databases can be leveraged via reachback to retrieve current and historical
products. However, much of the TCPED may occur outside the theater because the sheer
volume of requirements for first and second phase exploitation may quickly overwhelm intheater
assets.
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