The World of Intelligence cover image

Use of OSINT to support Special Operational Forces

The World of Intelligence

CHAPTER

The Role of Open Source Intelligence in Special Operations

Open source intelligence has to have four main elements. It must be derived from information that's freely or commercially available to all. Secondly, it has to be derived from legal and ethical sources and techniques. And then in common with the other forms of intelligence, it's got to be applied to a specific problem set or requirement. So for me, Sean, let's focus in around that human focus, that intent piece, and particularly the dynamic between the shareability, time sensitivity and the veracity piece.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner