The J I C's Warning Function

The j i c faced an unenviable task. Analysts had to issue a strategic warning far enough in advance of the feared event for off as to have opportunity to take preventive action. High level, reliable intelligence in these areas was almost always lacking so analysis and interpretation became vital. One underlying issue is that of consensus. The majority of the j i c's cold war strategic assessments are so equivocal in content and tonethat any number of events would have been possible within their parameters. Very rarely are explicit statements or points of view expressed. Can lead to a report with the lowest common denominator often offering the blandest, most vague assessment.