Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR)

Description

Air operations to collect information about enemy forces, terrain, and activities.

Phases

  1. **Tasking Phase:** Receive collection requirements
  2. **Planning Phase:** Route and sensor planning
  3. **Collection Phase:** Execute ISR mission
  4. **Processing Phase:** Analyze collected data
  5. **Dissemination Phase:** Distribute intelligence products

Tasks (7)

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Persistent Surveillance Orbits

Maintaining continuous observation of an area over extended periods.

Pattern-of-Life Analysis

Long-term observation to understand normal activity patterns.

Target Identification and Tracking

Finding and maintaining surveillance on specific targets.

Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Collection

Intercepting and analyzing enemy electronic communications.

Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) Gathering

Collecting visual and radar imagery of targets and areas.

Movement Tracking

Monitoring and recording enemy unit movements.

Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Collection

Collecting and analyzing non-communications electronic emissions.