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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Process information
   • Information is formally received and recorded in a log
   • Information is validated, including consideration of the credibility of information sources
   • Information is collated to support analysis
2. Analyse information
   • Collected data and information is analysed systematically within required time frames
   • Conflict and uncertainties about information and analysis outcomes are identified, considered and reconciled, if possible
   • Intelligence requirements are addressed through information analysis, synthesis and interpretation
   • Predictions based on most likely, best and worst case scenarios for the incident are determined and evaluated
   • Risks and opportunities that may affect incident activities and planning are analysed
3. Establish intelligence sectionor unit
   • Initial briefing is sought and obtained from Incident Controller or Planning Officer where the Incident Controller’s intent is confirmed
4. Intelligence section or unit objectives and tasks are identified
5. Intelligence section or unit structure is developed and resources are identified and obtained
6. Intelligence section or unit is established including units or sub-units and tasks are delegated and briefings are given to assigned personnel
7. Safe work practices and health and welfare procedures for work area are implemented and monitored
8. Manage intelligence sectionorunit
   • Allocated tasks are adjusted to meet incident objectives and intelligence requirements
9. Workload, progress and performance of the intelligence section or unit is monitored and managed
10. Intelligence section or unit meetings are conducted, as required
11. Information flow within the incident management team and with identified external organisations is established and maintained
12. Intelligence section or unit plan is developed and implemented
13. Arrangements are made for a log and/or record of activities and decisions to be kept
14. Identify intelligence needs
    • Incident intelligence requirements are obtained from the Incident Controller or Planning Officer
15. Focus of the intelligence section or unit’s activities are directed towards achieving the Incident Controller’s critical intelligence requirements
16. Intelligence requirements are prioritised and communicated to the intelligence section or unit team
17. Response, recovery and transition to recovery intelligence needs are identified
18. Intelligence risks and opportunities are identified and communicated to Incident Controller or Planning Officer
19. Collect data and information
    • Collection of data and information is planned
20. Sources of data and information including reports and pre-incident plans are identified and assessed
21. Data and information from reconnaissance and observations is collected
22. Data and information is monitored and updated to ensure accuracy and currency
23. Data and information sufficient for the intelligence tasks is collected
    • Information is formally received and recorded in a log
24. Information is validated, including consideration of the credibility of information sources
25. Information is collated to support analysis
    • Collected data and information is analysed systematically within required time frames
26. Conflict and uncertainties about information and analysis outcomes are identified, considered and reconciled, if possible
27. Intelligence requirements are addressed through information analysis, synthesis and interpretation
28. Predictions based on most likely, best and worst case scenarios for the incident are determined and evaluated
29. Risks and opportunities that may affect incident activities and planning are analysed
30. Develop and disseminate intelligence products
    • Intelligence products are generated to meet the identified intelligence requirements of key decision makers
31. A common operating picture is displayed and maintained
32. Intelligence products including reports are developed in a format suited to their intended audiences
33. Intelligence products are communicated and made available to personnel within required time frames
34. Receipt of intelligence product by intended audience is confirmed
35. Review intelligence and provide feedback
    • Feedback is sought and obtained from users of intelligence products
36. Gaps in data and intelligence products are identified
37. Value of operational effectiveness of intelligence products provided is evaluated
38. Intelligence opportunities are identified
39. Obstructions, limitations and opportunities for improvement are identified and processes are refined to improve and/or strengthen intelligence section or unit activity including how these are applied to the intelligence cycle
40. Briefings and debriefings on intelligence activities are conducted

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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