Intelligence Reform at 20

Twenty years after major intelligence reforms, joint military intelligence is struggling to keep pace with warfighter needs. Training has leaned heavily on analytic tradecraft standards but often overlooks the joint doctrine tasks essential to planning and operations. This shift has created a disconnect between analysts and commanders, limiting the ability to deliver timely, relevant intelligence in complex operational environments. The authors call for a rebalancing of training, standards, and readiness assessments to ensure analysts can fully support the joint force mission.