In developing a training program for intelligence personnel, the S2 determines the degree of knowledge and the skill levels required. Performance during exercises and unit training tests. Supervisor's periodic performance ratings. Results of skill qualification tests. By comparing required and current performance and training levels, strengths and weaknesses can be identified.
Weak areas require additional or refresher training.
One of the best ways to maintain critical intelligence skills is to work with real world data by producing intelligence documents, updating data base holdings, developing PIR and IR for contingency operations, and by studying enemy organization, doctrine, tactics, and equipment capabilities. A comprehensive unit tactical intelligence course is an excellent way to provide refresher training and correct training deficiencies. Tactical intelligence blocks of instruction are developed and presented at the brigade and battalion level to initially train or reinforce all of the components of tactical intelligence. Because this requires a considerable amount of time and effort, the S2 should obtain command concurrence prior to developing the course of instruction. The S3 may agree to incorporate a tactical intelligence course into the command's overall training program.