What is the meaning of intelligence gathering?

(DoD) Collection of intelligence on other units or forces by own units or forces.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). intelligence gathering. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/intelligence_gathering/definitions/1962231
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "intelligence gathering" http://smartdefine.org/intelligence_gathering/definitions/1962231 (accessed September 20, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, intelligence gathering, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/intelligence_gathering/definitions/1962231>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "intelligence gathering" 4 April 2011. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/intelligence_gathering/definitions/1962231>