Jargon Buster
The jargon buster is a living document for students struggling with the myriad of intelligence terms developed as a part of intelligence training.
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ACOUSTINTACOUSTic INTelligence is the collection and analysis of sound waves and other acoustic characteristics. | |
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COMINTCOMmunications INTelligence aims to compromise the confidentiality and integrity of a target system used to transmit, transfer or otherwise communicate information. | |
COMSECCOMmunications SECurity ensures the confidentiality and integrity of any system used to transmit, transfer or otherwise communicate information. | |
CueingThe use of sensors to support the collection of others. For example, a physical surveillance operation that reports on an individual, supplying a covert source lead that provokes recruitment. | |
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ELINTELectronic INTelligence is technical and geolocation intelligence derived from electromagnetic radiations emanating from an electronic source. | |
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FABINTForensic And Biometric INTelligence is the collection and analysis of information from physical forensics and biometrics such as fingerprints, fibers, retina scans, DNA, etc. | |
FININTFINancial INTelligence is the collection and analysis of information from records of financial affairs and related matters. | |
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GEOINTGEOspatial INTelligence is the collection and analysis of the physical features of geography and human activity on the earth. | |
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HUMINTHUMan INTelligence is the collection of information from human sources. | |
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IMINTIMagery INTelligence refers to information collected from photographic sources or other types of imagery. | |
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