MCDP 2 governs the theory and philosophy of intelligence as practiced by the United States Marine Corps.
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The publication covers intelligence theory, the intelligence cycle, security, intelligence requirements, and the connection between intelligence, command, and operations. It provides broad guidance requiring judgment rather than specific intelligence techniques or procedures.
Applies to: Marine Corps intelligence doctrine applies across the full spectrum of conflict, from peacekeeping or humanitarian assistance operations on the one hand to general war on the other.
Intelligence acknowledges that uncertainty pervades the battlefield and that our best intelligence efforts can only reduce, not eliminate, uncertainty. (paragraph 2)
The Marine Corps views intelligence as a fundamental component of command and control that is inseparable from operations. (paragraph 2)
MCDP 2, Intelligence, does not supersede any current doctrinal publication. (paragraph 2)
Intelligence affords no specific techniques or procedures for intelligence activities; rather, it offers broad guidance which requires judgment in its application. (paragraph 2)