AFDD 2-9, AIR FORCE DOCTRINE DOCUMENT: INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, OPERATIONS (17 JUL 2007)

AFDD 2-9, AIR FORCE DOCTRINE DOCUMENT: INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, OPERATIONS (17 JUL 2007). This Air Force doctrine document (AFDD) establishes doctrinal guidance for fundamental principles and operational-level Air Force doctrine for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and supports basic Air Force doctrine. It should be used to plan, prioritize, task, coordinate, and execute ISR operations. This AFDD applies to the Total Force: all Air Force military and civilian personnel, including active duty, Air Force Reserve Command, and Air National Guard units and members. The doctrine in this document is authoritative, but not directive. Therefore, commanders need to consider the contents of this AFDD and the particular situation when accomplishing their missions. Airmen should read it, discuss it, and apply it. Air Force intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance doctrine provides guidance for ISR participation in Air Force missions. A common doctrine, shared by all elements of a Service, helps ensure intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance organizations provide their commanders and forces with timely, accurate, and relevant information. Doctrine is a guide for the exercise of professional judgment rather than a set of inflexible rules. It describes our understanding of the best way to do the job. The doctrinal statements in this document are general - they are to be implemented through tactics, techniques, and procedures. These are articulated in unified and major command and field operating agency publications, as well as unit concepts of operations, operations plans, and other supporting documents.