The core of the guide is an extensively annotated bibliography of unclassified English language materials on military intelligence, the evolution of intelligence operations, the role of intelligence in air, ground, and naval operations, and specialized fields of espionage, counter intelligence, technical intelligence, and aerial photography.

Series Foreword by Roger J. Spiller -- Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: General and Strategic Intelligence. Chapter 2: Institutional Studies. Chapter 3: Tactical Intelligence. Chapter 4: Imagery and Aerial Reconnaissance. Chapter 5: Human Intelligence and Counter Intelligence. Chapter 6: Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare. Chapter 7: Deception, Surprise, and Warning. Appendix: Acronyms and Abbreviations. Author Index -- Subject Index.