Intelligence

Community Overview

Intelligence (INTEL) is a community within the Information Warfare Line. Intelligence Officers are the Navy's focal point for understanding the enemy's capability and intent.

Mission

Know your enemy! Intelligence officers provide accurate assessments of enemy capabilities and intentions in sufficient time for the commander to take effective measures at the strategic, operational or tactical level. Assessments are derived from technical and human penetration of the enemy and through a comprehensive understanding of the adversary acquired through analytical rigor and expertise.

Guiding Principles

(1) Counter the Enemy's Operational & Information Security: The key to foreknowledge of the enemy and its intentions is deep access into each target to gain reliable insight. To achieve this end, we aggressively pursue a wide range of traditional and non-traditional collection sources and methods.
(2) Excel in All-Source & Predictive Analysis: Our ability to provide forward-leaning, all-source assessments to influence and drive action is one of our most valued contributions to national security. The context, nuance, and insight provided by our thorough expertise in regional, technical, and functional areas is what separates intelligence from mere information.
(3) Understand & Communicate the Threat: We must provide commanders an in-depth understanding of the threats facing our Navy and our nation. We must remain abreast of emerging technologies and intentions as well as the most significant security challenges facing our nation.

Lateral Transfer

Source communities. Officers will be considered from any URL, IWL, Special Duty, or Staff designator.
Degree/Requirements. Preferred fields of study for Intelligence officers include International Relations/Global Studies (e.g., Asia, Europe, Middle East), Political Science, History, or STEM-related degrees. Officers must be worldwide assignable and meet all requirements for sea duty.

Contact Info

BUPERS 311-INT
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