Specifics of intelligence operation in counterterrorism and counterinsurgency

Abstract

The military doctrine studies, inter alia, antisabotage and antiterrorist activities. When it comes to operations, counterinsurgency and counterterrorism are also considered. However, there is the lack of a part related to counterinsurgency and its definition and content. This paper deals with the main definition, classification and forces and means of counterterrorism and counterinsurgency and their interconnectedness. What is particularly important in these specific actions is to collect data in the function of monitoring situation, preventing and combating terrorist and rebel forces. All these data that are necessary for decision-making system on how to react, risk analysis, engagement of forces, initiation of cooperation, etc. can be obtained only by a well-designed, top-level planned, organized, coordinated and controlled intelligence operation. Therefore, the focus of this paper are the specifics of the intelligence operation in counterterrorism and counterinsurgency, the contents of its execution, the strength, means and methods of operation. What is particularly emphasized in the paper is the character of this intelligence operation, which has three manifestations: in the period until the outbreak of terrorism, that is insurgency, during these actions and after the situation is settled. It also describes the contents of intelligence and operational work, the manner and scope of engagement of people, forces and resources in an intelligence operation in counterinsurgency and counterterrorism.

Keywords

• terrorism
• counterterrorism
• insurgency
• counterinsurgency
• intelligence operation