Military leaders at all levels need to obtain actionable intelligence. Throughout history we see how obtaining actionable intelligence has changed the courses of many conflicts. These days the United States is engaged in a war unlike any other in its history. This worldwide conflict directly challenges the United States homeland, requiring constant engagement throughout the world, and it threatens to last for generations. It is a war in which information is the critical enabler for decision makers, commanders and Soldiers, not just for information's sake, but timely actionable intelligence provided to the right person at the right time and place. Actionable intelligence provides commanders and Soldiers a higher level of shared situational understanding, delivered with the speed, accuracy and timeliness necessary to operate at their highest potential and conduct successful operations.

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.