Intelligence and Information: Problems

[HybridCyph3r_F1]

"Collection and, even more importantly, analysis of information about local culture and politics need substantial attention, along with the character and modus operandi of local military, paramilitary, and militia or irregular forces. Improved procedures can enhance sharing of intelligence and information with coalition military forces and participating civilian organizations."

-Imagery Intelligence
-All Source Intelligence
-Counterintelligence
-Human Intelligence
-Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare
-etc.

In this thread human intelligence will be considered.

"Experiences in Somalia, Haiti, and Bosnia have shown that civilian organizations often have valuable specific information along with a general understanding of the local scene; this can complement what can be obtained and analyzed by regular intelligence procedures and may even prove vital to the success of an operation. Intelligence also requires a greater focus on preparation for irregular (asymmetric) warfare, especially in urban environments."

What does this mean: "The problem of recruiting and rendering the interpreters faithful is today a major bottleneck in the efficiency of the intelligence function and an important brake in the development of interactive intelligence just as leading an adversary to himself unveil his information is not easy."

 

[ngatimozart]

"Collection and, even more importantly, analysis of information about local culture and politics need substantial attention, along with the character and modus operandi of local military, paramilitary, and militia or irregular forces. Improved procedures can enhance sharing of intelligence and information with coalition military forces and participating civilian organizations."

-Imagery Intelligence
-All Source Intelligence
-Counterintelligence
-Human Intelligence
-Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare
-etc.

In this thread human intelligence will be considered.

"Experiences in Somalia, Haiti, and Bosnia have shown that civilian organizations often have valuable specific information along with a general understanding of the local scene; this can complement what can be obtained and analyzed by regular intelligence procedures and may even prove vital to the success of an operation. Intelligence also requires a greater focus on preparation for irregular (asymmetric) warfare, especially in urban environments."

What does this mean: "The problem of recruiting and rendering the interpreters faithful is today a major bottleneck in the efficiency of the intelligence function and an important brake in the development of interactive intelligence just as leading an adversary to himself unveil his information is not easy."

Exactly what it says. It means that the interpreter either unknowingly or deliberately changes the context in translation. Also exact translations are difficult and because of this errors and uncertainity creep in. The last part means it's usually hard to get an enemy to reveal their secrets. What is the source of what you are quoting?