FM 2-22.3 — Human Intelligence Collector Operations (effective On 25 April 2025, See Footnote For More Details)

FM 2-22.3 governs human intelligence collector operations, including HUMINT support, planning, management, collection, and analysis.

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  • Publication number: FM 2-22.3
  • Title: HUMAN INTELLIGENCE COLLECTOR OPERATIONS (EFFECTIVE ON 25 APRIL 2025, SEE FOOTNOTE FOR MORE DETAILS)
  • Date: 09/06/2006
  • Proponent: T2COM
  • Status: ACTIVE

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It covers HUMINT organization, Army operations, mission planning, source operations, screening, questioning, reporting, interpreter use, and analysis. The publication requires collection objectives, operational planning, technical control, reporting, and evaluation of interpreter performance.

Topics covered

  • Human intelligence collection
  • HUMINT mission planning
  • Human source screening
  • Interrogation operations
  • Questioning techniques
  • Interpreter use
  • HUMINT analysis
  • Source assessment

Questions and answers

What functions make up the intelligence process?

Intelligence operations consist of the functions that constitute the intelligence process: plan, prepare, collect, process, produce, and the common tasks of analyze, disseminate, and assess that occur throughout the intelligence process. (paragraph 1-2)

What does an OPORD authorize for a HUMINT element?

The OPORD gives the HUMINT element approval to execute its mission. (paragraph 4-54)

What does HUMINT planning define?

HUMINT planning defines collection objectives, when to collect it, and which resources will be tasked to do the collection. (paragraph 4-3)

What is the HUMINT map-tracking process?

Map tracking is a four-step process: Step 1: Determine the sources map-reading skills. Step 2: Establish and exploit common points of reference (CPRs). Step 3: Establish routes of travel. Step 4: Identify and exploit key dispositions. (paragraph 9-37)

How must a HUMINT collector evaluate an interpreter?

After submitting all reports, the HUMINT collector evaluates the performance of his interpreter. (paragraph 11-28)

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