ATP 3-57.50 — Civil Knowledge Integration
ATP 3-57.50 governs civil knowledge integration techniques used by Army Civil Affairs forces and civil-military operations planners.
- Publication number: ATP 3-57.50
- Title: CIVIL KNOWLEDGE INTEGRATION
- Date: 10/16/2024
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers planning, collection, processing, analysis, evaluation, production, and integration of civil information. The publication requires civil information to be collected, processed quickly and accurately, and integrated into the operational process.
Applies to: This publication applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Civil knowledge integration
- Civil information collection
- Civil network development
- Civil information processing
- Civil information analysis
- Civil information products
- Civil information integration
Questions and answers
How often is civil information collection performed?
Collection, like the CKI process, is cyclic in nature and is performed at every level and throughout every phase of the operation. (paragraph 1-53)
What classification should information-sharing systems use?
Information-sharing systems must use the lowest classification possible to ensure the widest distribution of information needed to coordinate with civilian agencies and organizations operating in the same operational area as military forces. (paragraph 1-56)
How must civil information be processed?
To meet the commanders needs, civil information must be processed both quickly and accurately. (paragraph 4-37)
How should data be backed up during civil information processing?
In all environments, it is a good practice to back up data regularly to ensure the integrity of the available data. (paragraph 4-36)
What authorization is required before civil knowledge is shared with international organizations, NGOs, host nations, or allies?
Prior to integration and dissemination of civil knowledge to international organizations, NGOs, HNs, or allies, the G-9/S-9 or CIM section must obtain the necessary foreign disclosure authorization from the assigned foreign disclosure officer as soon as possible. (paragraph 7-27)