DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
1ST INFANTRY BRIGADE, 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION (MECH)
FORT RILEY, KANSAS 66442-5000
AFZN-BA-I 3 November 1997
MEMORANDUM FOR ACT, 1st BDE
SUBJECT: ACT SOP/Continuity File
1. REFERENCES:
FM 34-1 Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Operations, September 1994
FM 34-2 Collection Management and Synchronization Planning, March 1994
FM 34-3 Intelligence Analysis, March 1990
FM 34-8 Combat Commander’s Handbook on Intelligence, September 1992
FM 34-10-2 Intelligence and Electronic Warfare (IEW) Equipment Handbook,
July 1993
FM 34-25-3 All-Source Analysis System and the Analysis and Control Element,
October 1995
FM 34-80-1/ST Task Force XXI Intelligence, Draft
FM 34-81 Weather Support for Army Tactical Operations, August 1989
FM 34-81-1 Battlefield Weather Effects, December 1992
FM 34-130 Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield, July 1994
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2. PURPOSE: To outline all procedures, requirements, and responsibilities for the Analysis and Control
Team (ACT).
3. MISSION:
a. The All-Source Analysis System - Remote Workstation (ASAS-RWS) is primarily a
processing and fusion system. It processes intelligence and combat intelligence into an all-
source picture of the enemy and provides analysis tools and automated communications. This
constantly updated picture provides the brigade the enemy portion of the Common Relevant
Picture (CRP) to reduce risk and uncertainty during planning and execution. Additionally,
analysts use ASAS-RWS to perform IPB, assist in war-gaming, support other planning, and
use secondary imagery. Analysts configure their ASAS-RWS to focus and set the resolution
of detail required to perform their tasks based on their team’s functions.
b. The ACT provides the brigade with intelligence connectivity, processing, and the ability to
maintain the intelligence database through it’s communication links with other brigades and
the division headquarters. The ACT is responsible for supporting the commander by
providing automated intelligence processing, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence
products. Also, obtains and manages the order of battle, terrain, and weather data within the
brigade.
4. The following areas are enclosed in this SOP:
a. Appendix A - ACT Section Responsibilities
b. Appendix B - ACT Garrison Responsibilities
c. Appendix C - ACT Tactical Responsibilities
d. Appendix D - Warlord “how-to”
e. Appendix E - Trojan-Spirit “how-to”
f. Appendix F - Point of Contact list
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