Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC) Review Questions and Answers

What is Intelligence? Processed Information that provides an assessment What is the primary role of joint intelligence? To provide information and assessments to facilitate mission accomplishment What is Strategic Intelligence Intelligence needed by policymakers to make policy and military decision at the national and international level What is Operational Intelligence Intelligence used by military leaders to plan and accomplish strategic objectives with the operational area What is Tactical Intelligence Intelligence provided to military leaders in the field to accomplish immediate tactical objectives President's Daily Brief (PDB) The flagship intelligence product that the Director of national Intelligence delivers every day to the president. This document emphasizes strategic analysis. WIRe CIA Product that several hundred senior Executive and legislative branch policymakers receive daily National Intelligence Estimates (NIEs) and National Intelligence Assessments Products written by the National Intelligence Council (NIC) with input from the entire Intelligence Community (IC). NIEs often provide a longer-term perspective on issues of critical national security Secretary of Defense/Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Daily Intelligence Update (SECDEF/CJCS J2 Daily Intelligence Update) Department of Defense (DoD) Product that the DoD leadership receives daily Secretary's Morning Summary (SMS) A State Department product that the Secretary of State Receives Daily Strategic Intelligence Target Audience SR Military and Civilian Leaders; Combatant Commanders