The military intelligence co11111unity is one of the most misunderstood and maligned facets of the U.S. government. To much of the American public, intelligence means an organization of James Bonds, sophisticated, super-individualists, John Waynes who live slightly beyond the law. To others, military intelligence is considered as a constant threat to American democracy, a danger that must be contained and minimized.
This book treats military intelligence as the process of collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information for use by commanders and policymakers. It defines the nature, composition, and inherent problems of military intelligence and examines the community's major controversies.
