[Dogboy]

I'm sorry, but I don't understand one thing: Say I have cooperative intel level 5 which gives me a bonus (+25%, I think) and I assign 1000 points to an ally. Does this effectively give him 1250 points (though they don't show up)? If not, what is the benefit of researching cooperative intel?
Also, does my ally's cooperative spending show up as "Intel used against you" from an ally?