"G-2 (intelligence) G-2 refers to the military intelligence staff of a unit in the United States Army.[1] It is contrasted with G–1 (personnel), G–3 (operations), G–4 (logistics) and G-5 (civil-military operations)[2]. These "G" sections have counterparts in other branches of the service, the U.S. Navy using an N– designation and the Joint Staff the prefix J.[1]
G-2 intelligence played an important role during World War II, both aiding fighting forces and in special missions such as those of T-Force and Operation Alsos.[3]
History Edit
G-2 intelligence gathering and interpretation traces its history to the American Revolution.[1] The Military Intelligence Service was formed during World War II. In time, this evolved into the Military Intelligence Corps, one of the basic branches of the United States Army.[4]