PAM 381-20 — Counterintelligence Investigative Procedures
PAM 381-20 governs Army counterintelligence investigative procedures and processes, including investigative authorities, reporting, interviews, and evidence.
- Publication number: PAM 381-20
- Title: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURES
- Date: 04/15/2020
- Proponent: G-2
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers the counterintelligence investigative process, lead development, case dispositions, investigative planning, records checks, interviews, and reporting. It requires approvals for investigative actions, sets reporting timelines, and addresses intelligence oversight and evidentiary procedures.
Topics covered
- Counterintelligence investigative principles
- Lead development
- Investigative planning
- Case dispositions
- Counterintelligence interviews
- Records checks
- Counterintelligence reporting
- Evidentiary procedures
Questions and answers
What are the phases of the counterintelligence investigative process?
The four phases of the CI investigative process are (1) Lead development. (2) Planning and approval. (3) Investigative activities. (4) Case disposition. (paragraph 1-6)
How should a walk-in source be handled?
A walk-in source will never be turned away. (paragraph 2-2)
When is an investigative plan updated?
An investigative plan will be updated when there is a change in focus of the investigation or a major occurrence that sheds new light on the evidence or shows a new direction for the investigation to follow. (paragraph 2-10)
What investigative techniques are prohibited during a preliminary investigation?
Procedure 7 (physical searches) and Procedure 8 (mail searches and examination) will not be conducted during a PI. (paragraph 2-19)
What approval is required before a subject interview?
The SI may only be conducted once the SIP is reviewed, approved, and signed by the ACICA. (paragraph 7-3)