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PREFACE

This field manual (FM) describes the equipment, operations, maintenance, and training of the All-Source Analysis System (ASAS). It provides the doctrinal framework for employing the ASAS within the G2 (S2) and analysis and control element (ACE) at theater Army, corps, division, brigade, separate brigade, and armored cavalry regiment (ACR) across the range of military operations.

The ASAS is the intelligence and electronic warfare (IEW) component of the Army Battle Command System (ABCS). It is an automated intelligence fusion system that helps the commander rapidly gather, record, analyze, and disseminate the often overwhelming volume of data available on the battlefield. The system supports the G2 (S2) and his ACE in directing IEW operations and producing intelligence that meets the commander's needs. The ASAS can automatically receive, store, and rapidly fuse battlefield information and intelligence into a variety of products and formats that aid the commander in decision making and operations. It provides connectivity between sensors and intelligence activities at multiple echelons. ASAS connectivity and processing power gives commanders and their staffs a common multi-dimensional view of the enemy situation and the battlefield.

This manual is designed for use by commanders and their staffs; all military intelligence (MI) personnel in units equipped with or supported by the ASAS. It applies equally to the Army Active and Reserve Components (RC). This manual supports training, planning, and operations by commanders and staffs of joint, multinational, and service commands. Where appropriate, other manuals having a direct bearing on the discussion of referenced.

The proponent of this publication is the US Army Intelligence Center and Fort Huachuca (USAIC&FH). Send comments and recommendations on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Commander, US Army Intelligence Center and Fort Huachuca, ATTN: ATZS-TDL-D, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-6000.

This manual does not implement any international standardization agreements.

Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns do not refer exclusively to men.