This book covers combat intelligence since the end of World War II, with a focus on the impact of modern warfare. It comprehensively covers the principles and operations of combat intelligence, including a full explanation of the impact of nuclear weapons, helicopters, electronics, and other aspects of modern warfare.

What is Intelligence?--The Principles of Intelligence Operations--Collection of Information--Processing Information into Intelligence--Use and Dissemination of Intelligence and Information--Counterintelligence--Special Operations and Intelligence--Influence of Modern Warfare on Intelligence Operations--Intelligence Responsibilities, Organization, and Training--The National Intelligence Organization--Order of Battle Intelligence Factors--Technical Intelligence--Sources of Information--Field Army Military Intelligence Organization--Air Reconnaissance Request Procedures--Combat Surveillance Equipment and Use--Standard Spelling, Mortaring, Bombing, and Toxic Report, and Nuclear Burst Report--Weather and Climate Intelligence and Information--Dissemination of Specialized Information and Intelligence--Format and Example of an Intelligence summary (ISUM)--Format and Example of a Periodic Intelligence Report (PERINTREP)--Analysis of Area of Operations--Influence of Weather on Army Operations--Influence of Weather and Terrain on Nuclear Weapons Effects--The Intelligence Estimate--Development of Enemy Capabilities--Essential Elements of Information and Other Intelligence Requirements--Preparation of the Collection Worksheet--Format and Example of an Intelligence Annex to an Operation Order--Counterintelligence Estimate Format--Partially Completed Counterintelligence Measures Worksheet--Intelligence Staffs