| Web Link | http://www.natoschool.nato.int/Academics/Resident-Courses/Course-Catalogue/Course-description?ID=214 |
| Last Date Updated | 15/Jul/2022 8:55 |
| Training Institution | NATO - School Oberammergau (NSO) |
| Discipline | Intelligence (INT) |
| Area | OSINT Open Source Intelligence (OS) |
| Depth of knowledge Level | 300 - Advance |
| NATO Course Certification | Listed |
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| Course Code | INT-OS-36728 |
| Course Title | NATO Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Manager’s Course |
| ETF Course Code | N2-168 |
| Delivery Method | Residential |
| Course Description | To develop the competencies of OSINT managers to direct and guide OSINT activities within the framework of the NATO Intelligence Cycle. |
| Course Notes | For further information (e.g. list of eligibility requirements) please refer to the full course description via the above given web link. |
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| Learning Objectives | 1. 1,1: Integrate principles directed by NATO doctrine and policies in the conduct of OSINT operations: Students will demonstrate familiarity with NATO doctrine and policy regarding OSINT operations, how this doctrine is nested within the other intelligence-related doctrine and policies, and how to integrate these directives into OSINT operations. 2. 1.2: Consider legal restrictions and responsibilities during the conduct of OSINT operations.: Students will be sensitized to legal considerations with regard to OSINT operations and know how and where to obtain legal support as required. 3. 2.1: Develop an OSINT Collection Requirement (CR): The student will develop an OSINT CR in accordance with the NATO JISR process by:
a. Receiving information requirement from the IRM & CM element,
b. Determining the Intelligence of Interest,
c. Determining referral to legal advisor for guidance
d. Recommending cross-cueing or tipping opportunities to IRM & CM element 4. 2.2: Operationalize an OSINT CR for further collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination: The student will operationalize an OSINT CR by:
a. Identifying time and resource constraints,
b. Tasking appropriate OSINT personnel and resources to the satisfaction of the CR,
c. Setting formal output parameters considering time and product format ,
d. Conducting an Operational Risk and Security Assessment (ORSA) and recommending Operational Risk and Security Management (ORSM) measures. 5. 3.1: Develop strategies and initial exploration to prepare for OSINT collection of a CR: The student will prepare to conduct OSINT collection to satisfy a validated CR by:
a. Developing a Collection Strategy
b. Developing a Risk Management Strategy
c. Conducting Exploratory Collection 6. 3.2: Conduct OSINT collection to satisfy a validated OSINT CR: The student will conduct OSINT collection to satisfy a validated OSINT CR by:
a. Conducting Source Evaluation throughout the collection phase
b. Conducting focused collection
c. Conducting extended collection if so warranted. 7. 4.1: Process collected open source information as a single-source JISR result.: The student will process collected open source information by:
a. Translating all foreign language as required
b. Annotating and collating standardized metadata
c. Storing OSINT data IAW NATO standards and applicable laws. 8. 4.2: Exploit collected open source information as a single-source JISR result.: The student will exploit processed open source information as a single-source JISR result by:
a. Continuing to evaluate sources and updating the source registry as required,
b. Generating an OSINT product in satisfaction of a validated CR
c. Conducting a peer review. 9. 4.3: Disseminate OSINT as a single-source JISR result.: The student will disseminate an OSINT product in accordance with appropriate legal, classification, and doctrinal considerations. |
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| Structure of the Course | Resident (1 wk) |
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| Active Course | Yes |
| Course Active from | 01/Jan/2011 |
| Course Deactivated on | 31/Dec/2027 |
| Course Duration (in days) | 5.0 |
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| Security Clearance | NR: NATO RESTRICTED |
| Training Audience | N: NATO Nations Only |
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| Tuition Fee per Student (Euro) | 550.00 |
| Fees for Accommodation and Meals (Euro) | 0.00 |
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| Two Step Application Override (Reqs approval for applying into Iteration) | No |
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