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title: "SSINSS2: Intelligence Roles and Functions (Georgia Social Studies standard)"
code: SSINSS2
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Social Studies, SSINSS2
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# SSINSS2: Intelligence Roles and Functions

Describe the basic roles and functions of the Intelligence field.

- Subject: Social Studies
- Appears in: High School, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/social_studies/high-school.md

## Expectations

- **SSINSS2.a**: Define Intelligence as the process of collection and analysis of information gathered within or outside the U.S. that involves threats to our nation, its people, property, or interests.
- **SSINSS2.b**: Explain the purpose and uses of Intelligence for the U.S. government.
- **SSINSS2.c**: Describe the various career paths for a person entering the Intelligence field (e.g. Analytical, Operational, and Technical).
- **SSINSS2.d**: Explain the security clearance process (e.g. include barriers to acquiring the various types).
- **SSINSS2.e**: Describe levels of vulnerability for Intelligence Security.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.