Geographic Intelligence

At a glance..

This publication describes aspects of geographic intelligence operations, including doctrinal fundamentals, command and control, communications and information systems support, planning, execution, equipment, security, and training.

The details..

MCWP 2-26 (formerly MCWP 2-12.1) is a publication by the U.S. Marine Corps which provides doctrine and higher order tactics, techniques, and procedures for intelligence operations related to geographic intelligence in support of the Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF). It details aspects such as doctrinal fundamentals, command & control systems support, planning & execution processes etc.,

The primary target audience of this publication are personnel responsible for planning & executing geographic intelligence operations or those who provide support or use results from these operations.

It describes how GEOINT can be used to provide strategic/operational/tactical level information that can be utilized across various military functions like situation development; targeting; command & control; maneuvering forces; fire support etc.,

Organizations involved include The US Marines Geospatial Information Management section along with MEF CE's G2 Division Imagery Section.