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The ULTIMATE Guide to Writing Intelligence Reports…(Complete with Templates & Examples)

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This Article Will Teach You How To Write Intelligence Briefs That Get Read and Actioned.

Rumour is back in 1961 Present Kennedy refused to accept any classified briefing longer than a single page…

Apparently, President Kennedy told CIA Director Allen Dulles not to bring him any long-winded Intelligence Reports, or he wouldn’t read them out of sheer principle.

President Kennedy and CIA Director Allen Dulles, 1961 (Unclassified)

The President eventually extended the same rule to the President’s Daily Brief. Requiring only a single page for any issue of National Security or Political Intelligence.

So how does the CIA fit the latest intelligence about the Soviets’ October Revolution anniversary, Sino-Soviet developments, tensions in the Taiwan Straits, Chinese nuclear tests, the French-Algerian impasse, King Hussein’s delicate position in the Middle East, the unsettled situation in the Congo, and possible action by Cuba against Guantanamo Naval Base onto a single page?

Pages from the October 25 1962 PICL, which notes developments in the Cuban Missile Crisis. (Top Secret//Declassified)

(Arguably they probably should have spent a bit more time on the Cuba Intelligence…)

Answer: Learn to write influential Intelligence briefs with actionable outcomes!

So, What is an Intelligence Report?

An Intelligence Report, also known as an INTREP, is just a document or brief used to convey the findings of the Intelligence process.

Intelligence reports are written to answer Information Requirements.

Intelligence staff develop Intelligence Reports (INTREPs) to update the Commander and prompt further action.

Here’s an example:

Declassified FBI Intelligence Report – Hoax Bomb Threats, Atlanta Field Office 2009

Why are Intelligence Reports Written?

Intelligence Reports are written to convey Intelligence. They’re produced when new events or new information comes to light.

Let’s imagine you’re an all-source Intelligence Analyst. One of your Information Requirements might be Operational Security for deployed troops.

Any information relating to the enemy’s use of Improvised explosive devices (IEDs), or the enemy’s possession of Armed Drones for example would prompt an Intelligence Report.

In short, they’re written to convey Intelligence.

Who Writes Intelligence Reports (INTREPS)?

INTREPs are the product of the Intelligence process and are written by Intelligence Analysts.

Different Intelligence Agencies and Organisations can contribute to larger more strategic Intelligence briefs – but they’re all written by Intelligence Staff.

Who Receives Intelligence Reports?

Intelligence reports are received by the leadership, policymakers, or executives in charge of strategy.

They’re used to shape operational initiatives and provide a ‘decision advantage’.

In the military context, INTREPS are received by the Commanding Officer who decides the best course of action based on the latest information and updates.

All-Source Intelligence Reports

As an all-source intelligence analyst, I was responsible for developing Intelligence Reports on a daily basis.

Depending on the operational events, I’d write five, maybe six Intelligence Reports daily which would be included in the daily Intelligence Summary.

Are there different types of Intelligence Reports?

Intelligence reports are sometimes referred to as Intelligence Summaries, Intelligence Estimates, or Intelligence Briefs.

Some Intelligence reports are long detailed assessments, and others a smaller, designed to convey tactical Intelligence or updates.

There’s a list of Intelligence Reports and Returns at this link here.

All Intelligence reporting is similar in its goal: to convey Intelligence to the customer.

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How do we Share Intelligence Reporting?

Intelligence reports are compiled and shared usually by electronic means.

Back in the 1960s, Intelligence Reports would have been typed and typically hand delivered by a classified messenger.

Today, however, most Intelligence reporting is delivered electronically. Even the President’s Daily Brief got an electronic update during the Obama administration.

So, How do you write Intelligence Reports?

Intelligence reports all seek to do the same thing – share Intelligence.

The easiest way I was taught to write Intelligence Reports was to use the following three-part format:

  • Information Obtained,
  • Context, and,
  • Assessment.

Part 1 – Information Obtained

Part 1 is the new information. Provide the 5’Ws (Who, What, When, Where, and Why).

Part 2 – Context

Part 2 is any additional information that the audience needs to know to understand the situation or the assessment.

It’s the other information that might be relevant (i.e. is this the second or third time this has been reported?).

Part 3 – Assessment

Part 3 is the ‘So What’?

This is what Intelligence Analysts get paid for – their Assessment.

  • What does the new information mean?
  • How can/does it affect us?
  • What is likely to happen next?

Writing Intelligence Reports (Structure and Format)

Here’s the typical structure of an Intelligence Report:

  1. Executive Summary (Bottom Line Up-Front),
  2. Information Obtained (Who, what, when, and where),
  3. Context (other relevant information),
  4. Assessment (So what? What does it all mean?)

Click the images of the declassified FBI Intelligence Brief below:

The summary, also sometimes referred to as the ‘executive summary’ delivers the ‘what’, and ‘so what’ of the Intelligence report within a few lines.

The Bottom Line Up Front gives the ‘guts’ of the intelligence report to the customer up-front.

In fact, the BLUF format was designed to provide the key points up front. As you’ll see in this example.

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So, How to develop an Intelligence Report (INTREP) – Template

U.S. Army Doctrine Provides the basic structure for an Intelligence Report in this image. They’ve used the S.A.L.U.T.E format for Tactical Intelligence Reports.

Below, we’ve created an Intelligence Report template for you to download and use.

U.S. Army Doctrine – Intelligence Reports. FM 101-5-2 (Unclassified)

If you’re starting from scratch, here’s a quick guide to developing an Intelligence Report Template (download is also available).

Step 1 – Security Classification & Document Details

With a blank word document, insert your organization name, logo/image, and security clearance in the heading of the document.

Step 2 – Title that summarizes Intelligence Report

Give the Intelligence report a title that summarises the message. Use a numbering system to track INTREPS, i.e. 00X/2023 (for example).

Step 3 – Information Obtained, Context & Assessment

Provide a date of the report, and then create three headings: Information Obtained, Context, and Assessment (explained above).

Step 4 – Number Paragraphs and Include Security Classification

Step 4 is to number your paragraphs and provide security classification at the beginning of each paragraph.

Step 5 – Write Your Report

Now, write your Intelligence Report according to the format above, and include supporting images, links, and references as you write.

Step 6 Provide a Detailed Assessment

When it comes to the assessment, really dig deep and provide an assessment that helps the customer make informed decisions.

Step 7 (Final Step) – Edit

Read, re-read, PDF, and password-protect (if required) before sending to those with the need to know. See the final copy in the PDF text box below.

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Intelligence Report Template (Word Version For Download)

Here’s the template we created above for you to download and use.

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Tips and Tricks For Writing Intelligence Reports

So now you know how to put the Intelligence Report together let’s remember a few golden rules:

The 80% solution on time is better than the 100% solution too late. Intelligence Needs to be timely. Deliver on time, you can always update your assessment later.

Keep it simple. Don’t lose yourself in the data, or demonstrate every step of your analysis. Most the time commanders don’t have time and want you to tell them what it means!

Use images. Images help to convey your message. They’re used to break up walls of text and add bucketloads of context to your Intelligence Reports.

Intelligence Report Quick Edit Cheat Sheet:

Here are some editing tips and tricks courtesy of Copywritting Course. Originally intended for copywriting – I felt these were all very appropriate for writing better intelligence reports also.

Intelligence Reports are just ways to convey Intelligence.

The product is not the Intelligence. So, remember to focus on the process first.

Questions, Comments, and Feedback?

So, how do you write Intelligence Reports?

Do you have any tips, tricks, or recommendations for the Intelligence101 Audience?

Place your ideas and any questions you’ve got in the comments section below.

If you’ve got links to INTREP examples from the internet, let us know as we love to share resources with everyone.

Structured Intelligence Techniques: How to Create Actionable Intelligence

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Intelligence Analysis is the process of critically evaluating information.

It involves taking raw information and actually turn it into something useful.

In this article, you will learn the Analytical Tradecraft and Intelligence Techniques to process raw data to turn it into Intelligence.

This process involves using Structured Analytical Techniques (SATs) to view the information in different ways, and to determine how it all fits together.

Structured Analytical Technique 1# Devils’ Advocate Technique

Every intelligence analyst needs to be an expert on the enemy.

And to understand the enemy we need to think like them…

The ‘Devils Advocate’ technique involves putting yourself in the enemy’s shoes.

How does the Devil’s Advocate work?

It works by providing an alternative view (usually a competing one) to test existing ideas, thoughts or beliefs.

In essence, it involves taking a position as an adversary, or challenging an existing assessment, plan, or strategy.

This technique prompts you (or a group) to consider alternatives or weaknesses in a plan… to ‘think like the enemy.’

The Devils Advocate technique involves considering the flaws in a plan or existing assessment as a way of testing it.

The Devils’ Advocate Process:

1. Identify the main judgment or key assumptions.

2. Select one or more assumptions that appear susceptible to challenge.

3. Review the information asking questions on the theory, the validity, or attempt to identify gaps.

4. Highlight any evidence that could support an alternative hypothesis or contradicts the current thinking.

5. Present findings that demonstrate there are flawed assumptions, poor quality evidence, or possible deception.

6. Consider drafting an Intelligence assessment that lays out the arguments for a different conclusion. 

Structured Analytical Technique 2# Timeline Analysis

Timelines are an excellent tool for Intelligence Analysis.

Because Intelligence makes more sense when it’s delivered logically and sequentially.

Timelines allow you to tell a story and build a picture in your audience’s mind.

How does Timeline Analysis Work?

Timelines are pretty simple. They work by plotting all events in a sequence by time.

This might be by minute, hour, month, or structured around events.

The point is to show a sequence, and how one event has led into the next.

When to Use Timelines?

Use timelines when trying to explain how something occurred or re-constructing the elements that lead to a result.

Tip: I like to use the little icons you see in the image above. They add a little creative flourish.

Structured Analytical Technique 3# Mind Maps

Mind Mapping is a technique to quickly deconstruct the different elements of a problem..

Our Brains Don’t Think in Linear Thoughts

Since our brains don’t follow a linear thought pattern we have the tendency to jump between different ideas.

Mind Mapping allows you to capture your thoughts and ideas as they happen. 

Mind Maps are the perfect way to quickly deconstruct the different elements of a problem or subject so you can understand them better.

How Mind Maps Work

Start with a blank piece of paper (or whiteboard, etc) and place a central theme or idea in the middle.

Expand on the ideas and thoughts as you write them down.

Try to explore all elements as they come to you and feel free to jump around as different ideas pop up.

Don’t limit yourself. Mind Maps promote creativity, so allow yourself to be free to explore any / all thoughts you might have.

You can go back later and edit, but allow this process to just get all your thoughts and ideas on paper.

Tip: Use different colours to associate the branches and if you’re creative, draw corresponding images to build the associations.

Structured Analytical Technique 4# Event Charts

Event charts are a powerful tool for the analyst to visualize the importance of events.

They show chronological relationships among entities or sequences of events.

Event charts should be developed by Intelligence Analysts early in a complex case and added to as more events and information becomes known.

How to make an Event Chart?

The event chart consists of the following components:

Symbols:

Events are contained in symbols such as circles or rectangles.

Ensure a symbol represents the same thing whenever it is used (circle, triangle, square, etc)

Event Descriptions:

Keep the descriptions of events short. No longer than three or four words.

Connecting Lines:

Connecting lines are used to indicate relationships among events—the time sequence of events in which one event leads to another.

An arrow on each line indicates the sequencing of the events—the flow of events through time.

Date and Time:

The date and/or time associated with each event is tied in some way to the description of the event—within the event symbol, close to the symbol, or linked to the symbol.

Since events are often not reported in sequence, take careful note of dates and times.

Link analysis can be applied to relationships among those entities, which might have been identified in a given analysis.

Entities can be:

  • Individuals,
  • Organizations,
  • Business,
  • Locations, or
  • Events
  • Personal relationships
  • Associations
  • Partnerships
  • Financial flows
  • Telephone / Communications

Structured Analytical Technique 6# Organisational Charts

Organisational charts are a great way to visually represent a hierarchy within a group or organisation.

How Do Organisational Charts Work?

Organisational charts are easy to put together and can provide heaps of info at a glance.

Organisational charts allow you to identify who reports to whom and provides analysts with an opportunity to identify High Value Targets (HVTs) and key decision makers within a group.

Structured Analytical Technique 7# SWOT Analysis

S.W.O.T. analysis is used to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of a Person, Group, or Organisation.

How Does SWOT Analysis work?

SWOT analysis provides different ‘lenses’ intelligence analysts and highlights factors that we could exploit as well as consideration for our own vulnerabilities also.

SWOT analysis allows us to examine potential opportunities and helps to identify risk factors that could negatively affect us also.

How To Use The SWOT Technique?

The first step to using the SWOT method is to identify what you want to evaluate. Is it a person, a place, a group or perhaps an organisation?

Once you’re clear on the focus, list and evaluate each of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats you can think of.

Here are some S.W.O.T. prompts to get you started:

Strengths. What are the factors that make the enemy stronger, more dangerous, or more capable?

Weaknesses. What are the areas perceived as limits of capability, i.e. what can’t they do?

Opportunities. What could provide a favourable impact for the enemy?

Threats. What could conceivably have or cause a negative impact?

Structured Analytical Technique 8# OCOKA Analysis

O.C.O.K.A. is an acronym for; Observation, Cover and Concealment, Obstacles, Key and Decisive Terrain, and Avenues of approach.

OCOKA analysis is used by Military Intelligence when conducting terrain analysis or operational preparation.

When to use OCOKA Analysis?

In a military context the battle-ground offers advantages and disadvantages to both sides. O.C.O.K.A. is used to conduct detailed evaluation of any operational environment.

You can also apply OCOKA to correctional facilities, asymmetric locations (such as urban cities and towns), and the information terrain also.

Observation & Fields of Fire

Observation is the ability to see or view targets within the operating environment. Including the distance at which targets can be identified (and acquired) based on the terrain.

Fields of Fire refers the area or distance a weapon can cover effectively from a given point. Knowing your ability to utilise different weapon systems based on terrain factors is a key factor for a Military Intelligence Analyst.

Cover and Concealment

Cover and Concealment refers to the ability to remain protected by cover or undetected by concealment.

Obstacles

An obstacle is any natural or man-made terrain feature that stops, slows, impedes, or diverts movement. 

In conducting battle-space analysis, Intelligence Analysts must identify what obstacles exist and how they are likely to affect you and the enemy.

Key and Decisive Terrain

Key Terrain is any terrain feature (natural or manmade) which, if controlled, will provide a marked advantage to those who control it. Decisive Terrain is that which affords ‘mission success’.

Avenues of Approach

Avenues of Approach require the Intelligence Analyst to assess how an adversary is likely to access the terrain, and consider which routes, avenues and locations they will use.

Structured Analytical Technique 9# Crime Mapping

Crime Mapping is an analytical process to map, visualise and analyse crime patterns.

How Does Crime Mapping Work?

Crime mapping works by plotting specific incidents on a geographical map to identify criminal hot spots, trouble areas, trends or patterns.

Crime mapping helps intelligence analysts to identify high-incident and high-volume areas and provide a visual representation to inform the assessment.

Volume and Location

Crime mapping allows analysts to see where incidents are occurring, and map the volume of incidents in regional or geographic locations.

How to Conduct Crime Mapping:

  1. Get a large-size physical map of your operational area (put it on your desk or wall at work).
  2. Populate the most recent incidents in the area of operations on the map
  3. Use different colours for different types of incidents.
  4. Each time a new incident is reported, recorded it on the map.
  5. Using the volume and incident data you can visually see areas with higher rates of incidents or events.
  6. Now draw conclusions and make assessments about these areas.

Structured Analytical Technique 10# ASCOPE Analysis

ASCOPE is an effective tool for analysing a society or cultural environment.

What is the A.S.C.O.P.E Intelligence Technique?

ASCOPE stands for Areas, Structures, Capabilities, Organisations, People, & Events.

ASCOPE provides Intelligence Analysts a framework to study and analyse the cultural and human environment.

ASCOPE is used by Military Intelligence in Counter-Insurgency campaigns (such as Iraq or Afghanistan) to see environmental characteristics through the eyes of the populace.

In essence, ASCOPE provides the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the environment.

In the end you should be left with a framework for in-depth analysis of the civil considerations within the operating environment, including:

  • Religious and political boundaries;
  • Areas and social enclaves;
  • Criminal groups and their locations;
  • Agricultural, mining, and business districts;
  • Trade flows;
  • Government centers; and
  • Police and military centers. 

Structured Analytical Technique 11# Six Thinking Hats

Six Thinking Hats is a technique designed by Edward de Bono that provides a systematic way of thinking about an issue from different perspectives.

Each category is identified with its own coloured metaphorical ‘hat.’

By mentally wearing and switching hats, Intelligence Analysts can focus their thoughts, check their bias or draw new reasoning from the existing information. 

This technique forces your brain or the group to see the same information in a different light.

Structured Analytical Technique 12# SALUTE Reports

SALUTE Reports allow Intelligence Analysts to quickly assess important aspects of an enemy force.

SALUTE stands for; Size, Activities, Locations, Unit, Time, Equipment.

If you’re a Military Intelligence Analyst (or assessing any enemy groups), use the S.A.L.U.T.E. technique to breakdown the elements of the enemy, and quickly assess key components.

How to use SALUTE Reports:

SALUTE reports include:

  • Size and/or strength of the adversary.
  • Activities of the enemy.
  • Location of the adversary and their direction of movement.
  • Unit. The designation of the adversary may be derived from unit markings, uniforms worn, or thorough information provided by enemy prisoners.
  • Time and date the adversary was observed.
  • Equipment and weapons of the adversary also observed.

S.A.L.U.T.E. Technique Example:

Size: a squad/ section ” of 7 visible soldiers (likely more out of frame).

Activity: Section conducting stop along route with visible Comms check occurring by 3 soldiers in frame.

Location, Kherson, Ukraine on sealed route. An 8 or 10-digit grid coordinate will suffice if you have a GPS with you.

Unit/Uniform: If identifiable, provide the type of uniform. Here I would accept Ukraine Army in uniform, part of a missile transport / launch crew.

Time: This is usually your local time unless you’re supporting an operation from a foreign location. Here it’s clearly day, and, depending on their direction, the shadow might indicate early morning.

Equipment: Multiple launch missile systems. 2 x vehicles.

Structured Analytical Technique 13# Wargaming

Wargaming is an analytic process that simulates a conflict situation. Action, reaction and counter-action.

Wargaming is a simulation allowing Intelligence Analysts to consider adversary actions and responses.

Wargaming is a structured analytical technique used by Intelligence Analysts to make decisions in a simulated environment, and observe the consequences of those decisions.

Wargaming is often used as part of the military planning process, it allows commanders and analysts to explore scenarios and assess planning choices that affect campaign outcomes without committing troops or resources.

How Does Wargaming Work?

Wargaming involves an action & response structure between two opposing sides. Sometimes referred to as ‘Blue Force’ for friendly and ‘Red Force’ for enemy.

Typically one side makes a move based on a plan or strategy and the other reacts, moving in response.

Structured Analytical Technique 14# Dealers Choice (Your Help Needed)

Seeking your input to include one more Structured Analytical Technique.

Can you suggest a SAT to include here?

Ghosts In The Machine: A PSYOPS Spy Game

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Shakespeare famously said “All The Worlds A Stage”

…This is especially true in the shadowy world of PSYOPS.

This week’s interactive SpyGame takes a dive into Influence Operations with this slick recruiting video by the U.S. 4th PSYOPS Group (3:35).

Watch the video and see if you can catch the answers to the questions below.

Can You Answer the Following Questions?

Question 1: Name the Cartoon that plays in the first scene of the video.

Question 2: What historical events are used multiple times throughout the video (hint: 1989)

Question 3: Who are exemplified as the threats in the video?

Question 4: What national leader is captured at the conclusion of the video?

Question 5: What is the reference to the floating body with the word ‘deceive’ at 02:06?

Question 6: Who is the video’s target Audience–could it have an ulterior motive?

Question 7: What do they mean by ‘anything we touch is a weapon?’

Bonus questions:

  • What are the threats lying below the surface?
  • What is meant by the battlefield changing?

Post your answers in the comments section below. I’ll edit this post with a link to the answers next week.

For more information about PSYOPS, check out our ULTIMATE Guide to PSYOPS on the blog.

Intelligence Education: Become a Certified Intelligence Professional Today

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Today Ben is a Criminal Intelligence Analyst and contributes to the development of Intelligence Analysis with the Intelligence101 blog and his book, Essential Tradecraft For Intelligence Analysts.

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Intelligence Training Scenario – Test Your Analytical Skills Here

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I often get asked for scenario and training materials –

So I thought I’d put together the following Intelligence Training Scenario.

Situation

You are a criminal Intelligence Analyst recently recruited to the Ontario Police Force in Canada.

You’ve been assigned to the State Intelligence Branch – with an operational focus on Organised Crime in Toronto.

After your first day at work yesterday, you were pleasantly surprised to have the computer network access you need, and access to all your systems.

Now to get down to business.

Your new boss, an Inspector within the Ontario Police informs you that the District Court is seeking to extradite a prisoner from a Quebec Prison to be sentenced for an assault charge.

He believes there may also be links to organised crime, but doesn’t have the full picture.

He provides you with the file on Hugo DeSilva and asks you to prepare a brief –

The inspector tells you to start by reviewing the documents included in the file.

He informs you that the articles in the brief are open-source news articles (in no particular order) and three Ontario Police Intelligence Reports for context also.

The inspector requests an initial brief by the end of the day –

Hugo DeSilva Intelligence Training

Hugo Kenneth DeSilva – Intelligence Brief 

Task

Review the articles and Police Intelligence reports provided in the brief and using the comments section below, provide an initial assessment to inform the inspector what is going on?

Rules

  • This is a made-up scenario using the articles as training material only.
  • Just use what you’ve been given – there’s plenty to go off.
  • Feel free to ask questions, put in collection requests and post images including link diagrams, timelines etc.
  • The articles are in no particular order.
  • Let me know if you have any issues – post in the comments or email me ben@intelligence101.com

Task – Review the articles and Police Intelligence reports provided in the brief and using the comments section below, provide an initial assessment to inform the inspector what’s going on.

NB: If you want to develop your analytical skills – Check out our Foundation Training Course.

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