Which term is used for intelligence derived from the interception and analysis of radar and other noncommunications emitters to assess adversary capabilities?

Which term is used for intelligence derived from the interception and analysis of radar and other noncommunications emitters to assess adversary capabilities?

• A. COMINT - communications intelligence
• B. HUMINT - human intelligence
• C. ELINT - electronic intelligence
• D. SIGINT - signals intelligence

Answer: (C)

Distinguishing intelligence by source is what this item tests, specifically the analysis of noncommunications electronic emissions such as radar. When signals are intercepted not for voice or data but for the presence, characteristics, and performance of electronic systems, the discipline is electronic intelligence. This field reveals what radars and other noncommunication emitters can do, including coverage, types of sensors, deployment, timing, and vulnerabilities, which helps assess an adversary’s capabilities. SIGINT is the broad umbrella for all signals intelligence, encompassing both electronic intelligence (from noncommunication emitters) and COMINT (from intercepted communications). The key distinction here is noncommunication emitters, which is what electronic intelligence covers. The other option focuses on human sources, which is not related to electronic emissions. Therefore, the term that fits this description is electronic intelligence.

Distinguishing intelligence by source is what this item tests, specifically the analysis of noncommunications electronic emissions such as radar. When signals are intercepted not for voice or data but for the presence, characteristics, and performance of electronic systems, the discipline is electronic intelligence. This field reveals what radars and other noncommunication emitters can do, including coverage, types of sensors, deployment, timing, and vulnerabilities, which helps assess an adversary’s capabilities.

SIGINT is the broad umbrella for all signals intelligence, encompassing both electronic intelligence (from noncommunication emitters) and COMINT (from intercepted communications). The key distinction here is noncommunication emitters, which is what electronic intelligence covers. The other option focuses on human sources, which is not related to electronic emissions. Therefore, the term that fits this description is electronic intelligence.