The capability to aggregate the information gathered from the Tactical Level is important as it prepares the intelligence for a strategic analysis.

The following are some key components of an aggregation capability:

• Strategic Level central repository for information to be imported through manually or through automation
• Information provided in intelligence products are in a standard format:
  
  • Saves time
  • Increases efficiency with data mining tools

The following diagram shows that once the information is received from the operational teams, it is processed and moved into the strategic central repository. Once there, the information will continue the intelligence processes of analysis and production in preparation for dissemination/integration, which is depicted as Presentation: