Intelligence requirement

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An intelligence requirement (IR) is an intelligence need that is specified by a decision maker , who passes the request to an intelligence agency, where an answer is developed and then disseminated. The formulation, setting, and evaluation of intelligence requirements are important elements of the intelligence cycle.