This manual establishes a common understanding, foundational concepts, and methods of use for Army open-source intelligence (OSINT). It highlights the characterization of OSINT as an intelligence discipline, its interrelationship with other intelligence disciplines, and its applicability to unified land operations.
This Army techniques publicationÑ
Provides fundamental principles and terminology for Army units that conduct OSINT exploitation.
Discusses tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for Army units that conduct OSINT exploitation.
Provides a catalyst for renewing and emphasizing Army awareness of the value of publicly available information and open sources.
Establishes a common understanding of OSINT.
Develops systematic approaches to plan, prepare, collect, and produce intelligence from publicly available information from open sources.