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NATO SOF Human Network Analysis and Support to Targeting Course

Description: The NATO SOF HNAT Course is designed to educate NATO SOF intelligence analysts in the analytical techniques used in HNAT from a unique SOF perspective. Concepts and techniques covered include the fusion of multi-source reporting; network identification; examining network structure; analyzing the social/cultural, political, and economic factors impacting networks; assessing what allows a network to form (motivation and purpose); identifying functional areas of networks; applying  social network analysis concepts; analyzing temporal and geospatial relationships; and more. Students will employ various intelligence tools (Analyst's Notebook, ArcGIS, and others) to describe how, where, when, and why a network operates; identify key nodes; conduct pattern of life analysis; and assess concepts of how to support targeting, influencing, engaging, and neutralizing networks. This course also allows for discussions about experience, lessons learned, best practices, and general knowledge of human networks.   

Duration: Residential: 10 days

Course Aim

To provide an introduction to conducting HNAT activities in a NATO SOCC all-source cell or SOTG.

Objectives

At the end of the course, the student will be prepared as a NATO SOF intelligence analyst operating in a SOCC all-source cell or SOTG to fuse multi-source intelligence to conduct HNAT activities that support SOF missions. 

Target Audience

Mid- to senior-level intelligence analyst from NATO and/or partner nations.

Requirements
  • NATO SECRET security clearance is MANDATORY. 
  • Recommended Language Profile: 3322 rating in English language skills