What is one key aspect to ensure when reviewing Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR)?

When reviewing Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR), the key aspect to ensure is their relevance to operational decisions. PIR are critical because they directly inform the command of essential information needs to support strategic decision-making and operational planning. If the PIR do not align with the operational objectives or the specific questions that the commander needs answered, they lose their effectiveness and may lead to misallocation of resources and poor decision outcomes.

While commander approval and updates are important elements of managing PIR, they are secondary to ensuring that the requirements are directly relevant to current operational contexts and goals. If the PIR are not pertinent to the ongoing or upcoming operations, even the best processes for approvals or updates will not yield valuable intelligence. Thus, focusing on the relevance of the PIR ensures that the intelligence efforts are purpose-driven and aligned with operational success.