What is the purpose of permission intelligence?

• A. To publish press releases.
• B. To plan rewards for informants.
• C. To be informed and aware of current threats within the operational area.
• D. To ignore threats and proceed.

Answer: (C)

Permission intelligence focuses on staying informed about current threats in the area of operations so you can assess risk and plan safely. It provides timely, credible details on who or what could threaten personnel, where those threats may arise, and how they might impact routes, timing, and actions. With that awareness, you can decide when to move, where to go, and what protections to put in place, keeping the team safe and the mission on track. It’s not about publishing press releases, paying informants, or ignoring threats—those do not support informed decision-making or mission safety.