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Section 1: Intelligence Operations
Course Resources
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- Articles utilize terminology associated with the discipline.


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Introduction
Intelligence provides the knowledge that decision makers require in order to prepare for and prevent attacks against the United States. Whether classified as a war or within the scope of law enforcement, the need to gather information about threats is continuous. In this section you will have the opportunity to review the history and use of intelligence operations.



Required Reading:
Please refer to each Activity for required readings within Activity Resources.

Assignment 3   Counterintelligence and Covert Operations
An important element of national security is to counter the ability of an enemy to gather intelligence on our nation. Such counterintelligence operations prevent the nation’s vulnerabilities and intentions from being known. In order to protect assets and capabilities it is also often necessary to ensure that the characteristics of an operation are not known by the general public. This covert nature of intelligence operations is crucial to protect the people engaged in such operations and to prevent an enemy from developing a counter to a successful tactic.

Activity Resources

Johnson, L. K. (2007)., Chapter: National intelligence in the age of transparency.
Sepper, E. (2010).
Main Task: Critique U.S. Counterintelligence and Covert Operations
Counterintelligence operations seek to stop covert actions. At times, hostile activities of countries not allied with the United States require covert actions in order to protect U.S. interests. In a paper:

Critique U.S. counterintelligence operations versus the justification to conduct covert action in other countries.
Discuss the impact of global transparency on intelligence operations.
Critique intentions versus outcomes in U.S. counterintelligence operations.
Support your paper with at least five (5) scholarly or professional resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University's Academic Integrity Policy.

Submit your document in the Course Work area below the Activity screen.

Learning Outcome: 3
Assignment Outcomes
Critique U.S. counterintelligence operations versus the justification to conduct covert action in other countries.