SECTION IV
INTELLIGENCE
(FM 34-3, Chap 1; FM 34-80, Chap 3)
The task force S2 section must continuously anticipate "tomorrow's battle" requirements to facilitate planning future operations. The S2 is often too deeply involved in the current battle to be actively involved in future operations. This is where the task force battlefield information control center (BICC) can be effectively used.
The BICC officer must perform his primary intelligence functions IAW current doctrine in the task force TOC. The BICC performs the preliminary analysis for future operations. The S2 receives, analyzes, and disseminates current battle information to the commander. The next battle is an extension of the current operation. The BICC continues to develop the IPB to support the next operation.
Inherent to this function is the BICC's role in collection planning. He develops and initiates the task force reconnaissance and surveillance plan. Additionally, he should start identifying requirements which cannot be satisfied with organic assets and conducts preliminary coordination with the brigade S2 for the appropriate support.
The BICC performs a valuable function for the task force commander in this role. This frees the S2 to place his complete energy and concentration on developing an accurate intelligence estimate on the current battle for the commander. At the same time, the BICC is laying the foundation upon which a sound enemy intelligence estimate may be based when the unit is ordered to execute the anticipated operation. The commander thus has readily available the TAIs, NAIs and decision lines he will need early in his subsequent planning process.
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