Intelligence Community 101
(IC 101)
International Association For Intelligence Education (IAFIE) Certified Course
This 5-day course seeks to draw back the cloak on one of the U.S. Government’s most storied institutions: The Intelligence Community (IC). Designed for learners who are new to the intelligence and national security field, IC 101 offers insight into the Community’s roles, responsibilities, missions, and processes. The course includes quizzes, exercises, a capstone simulation, and an end-of-course test.
Modules:
Module 1: The Nature of Intelligence
Module 2: Building an Analytic Conclusion through Argumentation
Module 3: Mindset, Bias, and Misperception
Module 4: Diagnostic Techniques
Module 5: Contrarian/Creative Thinking Techniques
Module 6: Forecasting Techniques
Course Objectives
Describe how key historical events have shaped the DoD.
Articulate the DoD’s roles and missions.
Explain the DoD’s leadership structure and decision-making process.
Describe the components and functions of the Defense Acquisition Decision Support System, including the role of Congress.
Explain how the DoD leverages the Joint Force, the interagency and Intelligence Community, as well as Allies and partners to conduct global operations.