What does the Intelligence Collection Plan aim to achieve?

The Intelligence Collection Plan is designed to directly support the decision-making process of commanders by ensuring that the necessary intelligence is gathered effectively and efficiently. Its primary aim is to identify what information is required to make informed decisions, prioritize collections based on operational needs, and allocate resources to gather that information. By aligning intelligence collection efforts with the specific needs of the commander, the plan helps to ensure that the right data is delivered at the right time, ultimately facilitating more effective and timely decisions in operational contexts.

While providing historical accounts, enhancing the intelligence community structure, and defining tactical operations are important components of intelligence work, they are not the primary focus of a collection plan. The plan is specifically tailored to connect intelligence output with the operational objectives of commanders, making option C the most accurate representation of its purpose.