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Dennis Eger, Senior Open Source Intelligence Advisor for the U.S. Army, explained the Army’s approach to treating OSINT as the “intelligence of first resort.” Once dismissed as anyone’s skill, OSINT is now recognized as a professional discipline requiring tradecraft, training, and certification.

He highlighted the Army’s OSINT Strategy (2022–2030), the first of its kind in the intelligence community, which has already delivered 80 percent of its objectives. This strategy has driven cultural change within Army Intelligence, ensuring OSINT informs and synchronizes with other intelligence disciplines.

Key Takeaways

The Army views OSINT as a foundational discipline requiring professional tradecraft.

The 2022 OSINT Strategy has transformed Army Intelligence culture and practice.

OSINT provides speed, volume, and breadth of information to inform other disciplines.