ATP 2-33.4 — Intelligence Analysis (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C1)
ATP 2-33.4 governs how intelligence personnel conduct intelligence analysis to support Army operations and decision making.
- Publication number: ATP 2-33.4
- Title: INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C1)
- Date: 01/10/2020
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 2-33.4 describes the intelligence analysis process, all-source analytical tasks, structured analytic techniques, and analysis across echelons and strategic roles. It requires intelligence analysis to produce timely, accurate, relevant, and predictive intelligence for commanders and staffs.
Applies to: ATP 2-33.4 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Intelligence analysis process
- All-source analytical tasks
- Structured analytic techniques
- Intelligence analysis across echelons
- Large-scale ground combat operations
- Analytic design
- Intelligence analysis support to Army forces
Questions and answers
What is the intelligence analysis process?
Intelligence analysis is the process by which collected information is evaluated and integrated with existing information to facilitate intelligence production (ADP 2-0). (paragraph 1-3)
What does intelligence analysis produce?
Analysts conduct intelligence analysis to produce timely, accurate, relevant, and predictive intelligence for dissemination to the commander and staff. (paragraph 1-3)
What is the purpose of intelligence analysis?
The purpose of intelligence analysis is to describe past, current, and attempt to predict future threat capabilities, activities, and tactics; terrain and weather conditions; and civil considerations. (paragraph 1-3)
What must the commander allocate time for during operations?
The commander must allocate adequate time for information collection and intelligence analysis or determine the balance between time allotted to collection and analysis and to operational necessity. (paragraph 1-41)
What must the all-source analytical element do when there is not enough time for adequate analysis?
When there is not enough time for adequate information collection and intelligence analysis, the all-source analytical element must inform the G-2/S-2 of the gaps, issues, and risks, so the G-2/S-2 can inform the commander. (paragraph 1-41)