Threat analysis is a vital component of homeland security. It is comprised of very complex tasks that utilize the fundamentals of data analysis, pattern recognition, and critical thinking. The US Army Intelligence Center and School at Fort Huachuca offers the Intelligence in Combating Terrorism (ICT) course as a solid, two week training program for Intelligence Analysts. An entire week is solely devoted to threat analysis exercises based on real-world scenarios. These intense and comprehensive exercises are what make the ICT course a very successful training program. The knowledge and proficiency accumulated through this practice is, measurably, more rewarding. However, a restricted audience and limited instructor resources created a challenge. A self-paced, distance learning solution that preserved the benefits of a hands-on experience was needed.

This paper discusses the diverse challenges and breakthroughs of delivering a web-based ICT as the first, SCORM 2004 compliant course for the Army, while implementing an innovative Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) that employs Artificial Intelligence techniques to automatically assess student performance and provide adaptive coaching in the context of realistic threat scenarios. This paper will also discuss how these challenges were addressed in developing the pioneering multi-level web-based training to meet the goals of increasing knowledge and strengthening the skills of Intelligence Analysts.