Intelligence requirement

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An intelligence requirement (IR) relates to any form of intelligence (information) required by a decision maker. Once an intelligence requirement is identified, it is the responsibility of the decision maker's intel staff or if requested, supporting intel organization(s), to collect and disseminate the required information. The identification of intelligence requirements and the collection and dissemination of the required information are parts of the intelligence cycle.