It is generally accepted that while conducting counterinsurgency (COIN) operations killing the enemy is relatively easy; however, finding him is much more difficult. In fact, finding the enemy is rapidly becoming a process of think-to-contact versus actual movement-to-contact to develop the timely (actionable) intelligence traditionally lacking at the lowest tactical levels. Even more difficult is not creating more insurgents than you kill or capture. Full spectrum operations, both lethal and non-lethal, are the key to successful COIN operations. Such operations rely on accurate, timely information derived from the bottom up through patrol debriefings, sensitive site exploitation, tactical questioning, tips, and other sources, analyzed and exploited at the lowest level. The Overwatch Company Intelligence Support Team (CoIST) capability is specifically adept at facilitating the graphic portrayal of localized intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB) templates, developing and maintaining dynamic high value target folders, as well as capturing and cataloging Company-level significant activities (SIGACTS).

CoIST is also a robust analytic device specifically designed to facilitate intelligence analysis tasks such as: pattern analysis, event analysis, tracking of adversarial activity, and link analysis.

Through our CoIST software package, Overwatch provides:

• Situational Awareness of the Area of Responsibility (AOR) for the Local Commander
• Lethal and non-lethal courses of action based on the commanders desired effect
• Analysis of effects-based operations
• ISR synchronization and management
• Development of specific information requirements
• Patrol pre-briefs and debriefs

Combined with the features mentioned above, CoIST provides seamless data exchange both vertically and laterally across the battlespace.

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