Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com FM 34-54 NUCINT is intelligence information derived from the collection and analysis of radiation and other effects resulting from radioactive sources, such as nuclear weapons, processes, materials, devices, or facilities. Nuclear monitoring includes nuclear radiation detection, identification, and characterization of sources and events. Data exploitation results in nuclear signature of weapons or materials. TECHNICAL RECONNAISSANCE AND SURVEILLANCE: TECRAS is DA's special program using a low density of instrumented collection sensors which provide a quick-reaction capability for collection. ARMY REPROGRAMMING ANALYSIS TEAM (ARAT):
The ARAT is involved in altered signatures identification and associated weapon systems impact. The US Army target sensing systems (TSSs) incorporate software algorithms used to make threat identification based on embedded preprogrammed threat parameter data. As the threat capabilities change, or as new threats become operational, there is a risk that these systems will not correctly identify the threats. To the extent the threat is misidentified, incorrect countermeasures may be implemented putting friendly forces at risk. Reprogramming the weapon systems provides the commander an essential element in battle space dominance by allowing him to defeat enemy countermeasures.
The production centers and the intermediate processing centers (IPCs) validate suspected change signatures or countermeasures. The ARAT receives data upon which the threat change is identified and system assessments made. The ARAT determines impact of validated threat changes on assigned Army equipment and weapon systems and develops a suitable and achievable counter to the changes. The mission requirements center (MRC) within the systems manager’s organization determines requirements for Army systems. The software support center (SSC) is responsible for developing the change program and validating the change.
MASINT’s chief contribution to the Army to date has been support to force modernization, a role which is likely to continue. However, it is also an evolving discipline which holds significant potential for warfighting intelligence as adversaries develop means to deceive or evade imagery A-5 CONCLUSIONS