Jargon Buster | Intelligence Academy

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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MASINT

Measurement And Signatures INTelligence is the collection of information from technical sensors designed to identify the distinctive features associated with a scientific or technical source and to facilitate its subsequent identification and measurement.

MEDINT

MEDical INTelligence is the collection and analysis of information from medical, bio-scientific and environmental sources.

MPE

Material and Personnel Exploitation is the collection and analysis of information from the physical bodies of adversaries or materials found on them.