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(S//SI) Conference on GSM Collection in Iraq
FROM:
CSRC, Strategy Division (S3C2)
Run Date: 08/19/2004
(S//SI) Complicating the challenges facing Coalition Forces in Iraq is the rapidly growing
presence of public GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) networks, providing
insurgents with a ready means of communication. And the forecast for the future promises to be
an even greater challenge for both tactical and national SIGINT collectors and analysts as these
networks grow and multiply.
(S//SI) In response, the Strategy Division of CSRC (Collection Strategies and Requirements
Center) hosted the National-Tactical Iraqi GSM Collection Conference on 4-5 August 2004.
The purpose of the conference was to consider options relating to the improved integration of
collection efforts throughout the SIGINT system against Iraq's developing GSM networks and to
increase the capability to provide actionable intelligence to Coalition Forces in Iraq.
(S//SI) More than 70 analysts, linguists, and collectors from throughout the U.S. Intelligence
and Military communities, as well as representatives from GCHQ, participated in the two-day
conference. Following briefings on Iraq's GSM infrastructure, national and tactical collection
efforts, and geo-location strategies, conference participants discussed a number of Iraqi GSM
issues including signals development responsibilities, leveraging the unique capabilities of the
Cryptologic Support Teams (CSTs) deploying to Iraq, and improving national support to tactical
collection and development efforts. Along with building relationships and identifying
responsibilities with our community partners, a number of outstanding issues were assigned for
action at the conference's conclusion, ensuring the momentum started at the conference would
continue.
(U//FOUO) To view the notes, briefings, conference action paper, and attendee roster, visit
. For additional information on the
conference or to obtain conference materials, call
) or
, Iraq Team for CSRC Strategy Division (S3C2) at
.
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