| ID | 153070 |
| Title Proper | When generals consume intelligence |
| Other Title Information | the problems that arise and how they solve them |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Wolfberg, Adrian |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Strategic intelligence is a critical input to national security decision-making. Research indicates decision-making is negatively affected when strategic intelligence creates cognitive problems. In this qualitative study, the opposite was found to be true. Twenty-one very senior landpower generals with command experience in Iraq and Afghanistan were interviewed. Their problems with strategic intelligence – resulting from their perceptions of contradictions – had a positive affect on decision-making. The generals resolved problems using a three-prong, socially embedded, hierarchically diverse, problem solving strategy consisting of self-learning, learning from others, and mentoring others. Such a strategy could be incorporated into professional military education throughout an officer’s career. |
| `In' analytical Note | Intelligence and National Security Vol. 32, No.4; Jun 2017: p.460-478 |
| Journal Source | Intelligence and National Security Vol: 32 No 4 |
| Key Words | National Security ; Strategic Intelligence ; Generals Consume Intelligence |