ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Intelligence cycle

Alright, kiddo, so imagine you want to solve a puzzle. The first thing you need to do is gather all the puzzle pieces. That's the first step of the Intelligence Cycle.

Once you have all the puzzle pieces, you start sorting them out by color and shape to see which pieces fit together. That's the second step of the Intelligence Cycle, which is called 'Processing.'

Next, you start putting the pieces together to create a rough outline of the puzzle. This step is called 'Analysis.'

After that, you continue putting the pieces together until you have completed the puzzle. This is the final step of the Intelligence Cycle, which is called 'Dissemination,' where you reveal the completed puzzle to others.

So, to sum it up, the Intelligence Cycle involves gathering information, sorting it out, analyzing it, and presenting it to others in a useful way. Just like how you would solve a puzzle!