| ID | 088578 |
| Title Proper | Future of Civil-Military Intelligence Cooperation Based on Lessons Learned in Iraq |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Strachan-Morris , David |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | As part of the infrastructure for monitoring the movements of Private Security Companies (PSCs) in Iraq, a unique intelligence interface has been constructed to enhance cooperation between the military and PSCs. Using a wide range of existing intelligence-sharing agreements and guidelines for handling classified information, PSC contractors working with the US military have been able to provide unclassified intelligence products to the wider PSC community. Using lessons learned in Iraq as a contractor building this interface, the author explains how institutional difficulties were overcome and argues that the US military should be better prepared to share intelligence with the wide range of organizations it can expect to work with in future unconventional warfare or nation-building operations. Some of the lessons learned in Iraq can also be applied to the US Department of Homeland Security's Regional Fusion Centers, where many of the same difficulties with intelligence-sharing and integration with commercial organizations are being encountered. |
| `In' analytical Note | Intelligence and National Security Vol. 24, No. 2; Apr 2009: p257-274 |
| Journal Source | Intelligence and National Security Vol. 24, No. 2; Apr 2009: p257-274 |
| Key Words | Civil - Military Intelligence Cooperation ; Iraq |