Jason,
You've hit on an interesting and often debated question especially between intelligence analysts and operators. During OEF and OIF intelligence and operations were "mutually supporting." I use this because intelligence provided the targets for operations...after conduct of the operation, intelligence was gathered which would lead to addtional targets. Once we were weaned off conventional order of battle targets and started full-fledged man hunting operations, intelligence again provided the information required for ops to capture or kill the individual. At other times, the ops themselves yielded "enablers" on the spot which could be exploited immediately to lead to another larger or more lucrative target.
I was the JIC commander during OEF and OIF (2001-2004). I may be able to assist you in your paper with some better concrete examples. My email is robb_stephen@bah.com.
Semper Fi,
Steve