UNITED KINGDOM Deployable Geographic and Imagery Intelligence Convergence

UNITED KINGDOM Deployable Geographic and Imagery Intelligence Convergence Maj J TATE BEng MSc RE(Geo) SI TERA

AIM To provide an overview of the UK OISG and subsequent GIMSE initiatives, focusing on the specific role of Deployed Field Geographic Support

OUTLINE • Introduction • Outline current Deployable Geo Support to UK Defence • Explain concept of employment of OISG • Explain concept of employment of GIMSE • Summary • Questions?

Some Definitions…. • OISG – Operational Intelligence Support Group • GIMSE – Geo/IMINT/MASINT Support Element • Organic Geo Staff – Military Geographic Staff on permanent establishment in component and formation HQs.

Field Deployable Capabilities: Acquisition & Creation of Data Geo Advice Data Management Geo Info Presentation (incl Visualisation) Terrain Analysis Geo Information Dissemination Geo Information Production Specialist Geo Training Geo Systems Sp

Force Structure Example: Example of a Possible Deployed Force Structure: Geo Cell Geo Cell on Peace Establishment Geo Cell on TTW Geo Cell

Organic Geo Staff: C O R P S D I V B D E Land Component Example: HQ ARRC Lt Col + 9 1 (UK) Armd Div Capt + 3 4 Armd Bde Sgt 3 (UK) Mech Div Capt + 4 20 Armd Bde Sgt 7 Armd Bde Sgt 1 Mech Bde Sgt 16 AA Bde Sgt + LCpl 19 Mech Bde Sgt 12 Mech Bde Sgt + LCpl

Force Structure Example: G S G Geo Data Collection & Preparation Data Man TERA & Vis Geo Info Bulk Presentation Geo Info Production Bulk Geo Info Sys Sp Geo Cell Spec Trg Dissemination Geo Cell on Peace Establishment Geo Cell on TTW Geo Cell

Functional Relationships: All Sources Input G S G Geo Data Collection & Preparation Bde HQ Comd FRONT Organic Data Man BACKUP! Bulk Geo Sp Cell END TERA & VIS Advice C 2 Production TERA & Vis Geo Info Production Info Presentation Data Man Geo Info Presentation Sys Sp Bulk Geo Info Dissemination Spec Trg

OPERATIONAL INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT GROUP(OISG) The Land OISG capability will be the conduit by which intelligence collection and processing capabilities, not organic to the formation but of direct relevance to a commander’s Area of Intelligence Responsibility (AIR) and Area of Intelligence Interest (AII), can be accessed.

OISG Structure (from CONEMP V 3)

How the OISG works. . G 2 Close Support S T A R Analysis/ TS Capability DIS PJHQ Analysis/DGIA CM Organic Geo + IMINT DGIA Force Geo (GSG) + IMINT SE DGIA GEG DGC IM G JARIC Comms ISE Non-DGIA Imagery Elements Analysis/ Dissemination ISR General Support Cmd / Ops/CM SS SE E H Analysis/DB GCHQ Allies NEC Intelligence Ring main

GIMSE Initiative • Geo/IMINT/MASINT Support Element GIMSE • Stepping stone towards satisfying OISG requirements • Improved DGIA support to Deployed Forces – – Deployed IMINT Geo/IMINT Convergence Comms US MIGS Example

GIMSE Initiative Advice and Sp to Commander

How the OISG works. . G 2 Close Support S T A R Analysis/ TS Capability DIS PJHQ Analysis/ DGIA CM Organic Geo + IMINT DGIA Force Geo (GSG) + IMINT SE DGIA GEG DGC IM G JARIC Comms ISE Non-DGIA Imagery Elements Analysis/ Dissemination ISR General Support Cmd / Ops/CM SS SE E H Analysis/DB GCHQ Allies NEC Intelligence Ring main

GIMSE Initiative Challenges • Resources – People • Geo - already committed • IMINT - efficiencies by deploying – Equipment • Staged approach, coord with OISG development • Comms (Exploit PDBS at first) • Releasability of imagery (usually 4 Eyes) – hence focus on OISG Support • Deployed IMINT ownership and ISTAR proliferation – current study on Common Imagery Ground Stations • Money – There is no money!!!! (We have to use what we have)

GIMSE Initiative Development • Imagery Analysts with Geo Engr Gp – trialled on EX ARRCADE GUARD • GSG not necessarily best place • JARIC LO at HQ better solution – next major trial EX JOINT VENTURE 04 • Convergence Study • Equipment Capability – Quick Win with PDBS possible • Keep up with OISG Development • Keep up with Joint Environmental

Summary • OISG will deliver cohesive information directly to the fighting formation. • Many UK Defence stakeholders will need to reconfigure and realign current operational procedures to fully engage OISG concept • DGIA will meet requirements of OISG by committing to GIMSE initiative in order to be well placed for OISG operating capability.

QUESTIONS? Maj John Tate BEng MSc, RE Senior Instructor Terrain Analysis Royal School of Military Survey Geographic Engineer Group Denison Barracks Hermitage, THATCHAM, Berkshire, RG 18 9 TP, UK Tel: Civ++ 44 (0) 1635 204238 Internet - tatej@rsms, ac. uk