---
title: "SSINSS3: Intelligence Types and Collection (Georgia Social Studies standard)"
code: SSINSS3
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Social Studies, SSINSS3
subject: social_studies
grades:
  - high-school
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# SSINSS3: Intelligence Types and Collection

Explore the different types of Intelligence, collection methods, and information sharing.

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

## Expectations

- **SSINSS3.a**: Identify the six basic intelligence sources and methods of collection and explain their uses (Signals Intelligence (SIGINT/aka COMINT), Imagery Intelligence (IMINT), Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT), Human-Source Intelligence (HUMINT), Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)).
- **SSINSS3.b**: Describe other sources and types of Intelligence such as: Medical Intelligence, Cyber Intelligence, Environmental Intelligence, Economic and Competitive Intelligence, Law Enforcement Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence, Strategic Intelligence, and Financial Intelligence.
- **SSINSS3.c**: Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses inherent in the various sources and types of Intelligence in SSINSS3a-b.
- **SSINSS3.d**: Explore current trends in different types of Intelligence that challenge collection methods.
- **SSINSS3.e**: Explain how recent events affect how information is shared with partner nations.

## 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.