Civil Information Management Systems (CIMS) are emerging as a resource which allows commanders to build a Common Operational Picture (COP) upon which to base their operational planning and execution. Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) are a type of CIMS. GIS have been underutilized by the military which traditionally uses geographic data as cartographic and imagery support for military intelligence and maneuver purposes. This monograph provides a framework for determining the value of using GIS as a tool in counterinsurgency (COIN). Given the crucial role that geography plays in the...