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ALAMO CHAPTER CHAPTER - May 16, 2017

Colonel Stresses Harmonizing Intelligence Efforts

Breaking down silos across intelligence typologies is key to successfully providing worldwide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) to our military. This collaborative effort was stressed by Col. James Cluff, USAF, 25th Air Force vice commander, Joint Base San Antonio, at the chapter's May luncheon. "We must harmonize intelligence across the spectrum to get the right information at the right time, to the right decision maker," he said. Col. Cluff provided examples of critical times when varied members of the intelligence team—analysts, advanced researchers, service members and linguists alike—worked together seamlessly to quickly collect, analyze, interpret and disseminate data key to decision making during operations on the ground. He explained how his team obtains national tactical integration from the signal intelligence (SIGINT) system and provides it to deployed tactical warfighters and air operations centers worldwide. Discussing the challenges of daily operations, the colonel said he looked forward to future updates on the IT platform used to fuse and share intelligence information as it is being communicated in real time, stating that there is significant room for growth toward a more innovative platform reflective of 21st-century capabilities. He also highlighted the growing importance of evaluating "How do we train analytical rigor? How do we train critical thinking?" Col. Cluff stressed that analysts must be trained not only to identify and report information but also to interpret and seek to understand the event itself and motivation behind it.

Event Photographs:

Col. James Cluff, USAF, 25th Air Force vice commander, discusses 55th Airborne platforms during the chapter's May luncheon.
Col. James Cluff, USAF, 25th Air Force vice commander, discusses 55th Airborne platforms during the chapter's May luncheon.
Col. Cluff talks to chapter members and guests during the event in May.
Col. Cluff talks to chapter members and guests during the event in May.
Guest speaker Col. Cluff answers questions at the May luncheon, which stressed learning and networking.
Guest speaker Col. Cluff answers questions at the May luncheon, which stressed learning and networking.

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