combat intelligence


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combat intelligence

That knowledge of the enemy, weather, and geographical features required by a commander in the planning and conduct of combat operations.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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Noun1.combat intelligence - intelligence that is required for the planning and conduct of tactical operations
intelligence activity, intelligence operation, intelligence - the operation of gathering information about an enemy
terrain intelligence - tactical intelligence on the natural and man-made characteristics of an area
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