Новости за 02.05.2018

A 15 year old sea-story, which begs the question 'how much of a learning curve has the Chinese navy climbed since then?' ---Quote--- On April 25, 2003 the crew of a Chinese fishing boat noticed a strange sight—a periscope drifting listlessly above the surface of the water. The fishermen...

April saw a decided drop in incidents vs the last 6 months. Types of attacks IS launching still showing group is regrouping and now openly challenging govt. Here's a link (http://musingsoniraq.blogspot.com/2018/05/april-2018-large-drop-in-violence-in.html).

Via The Soufan Group and added after a long lull: ---Quote--- * Sudan is emerging as a “success story” for U.S. counter-terrorism policy because it now cooperates against terrorist groups rather than harbors them. * Most U.S. sanctions on Sudan were lifted in late 2016 and Sudan is close to...

The Importance of Priority Intelligence Requirements to the Army Service Component Command (ASCC) and the Intelligence Apparatus SWJED Wed, 05/02/2018 - 12:21am

From the Collection Battalion to the Army Service Component Command, PIR (and the analysis that goes into answering them) are one the most important tasks of the Intelligence enterprise.

Building HUMINT Capacity Using Live Environment Training SWJED Wed, 05/02/2018 - 12:11am

The immersion path concept would require the support of senior leaders and will without a doubt face an uphill battle due to naysayers who are comfortable doing business the same way they were fifteen years ago.

Army Secretary Esper Notes Another Inflection Point for Service

Army Secretary Esper Notes Another Inflection Point for Service

Before U.S. Diplomats, Pompeo Pledges to ‘Listen and Learn’

Before U.S. Diplomats, Pompeo Pledges to ‘Listen and Learn’ by Carol Morello and John Hudson – Washington Post

IDF claims to have clobbered Iranian missiles on the ground. https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-strike-said-to-have-destroyed-200-ground-attack-missiles/

Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction Quarterly Report

Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR)