FM 2-22.3 - Human Intelligence Collector Operations

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Human Intelligence Collector Operations (FM 2-22.3), Headquarters, Department of the Army, September 2006, provides doctrine and guidance for HUMINT collection. The publication outlines HUMINT support, planning, and management, including HUMINT source characteristics, collection-related activities, required knowledge areas, and collector capabilities and limits. It further covers HUMINT structure, HUMINT support to Army operations across mission types, and HUMINT operations planning, command and control, and requirements management. It also introduces HUMINT collection in military source operations, including contact and debriefing operations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages384

Reading Time16 h 8 min

AccessFree to download

Preface

Part One HUMINT Support, Planning, and Management

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Human Intelligence Structure

Chapter 3 HUMINT in Support of Army Operations

Chapter 4 HUMINT Operations Planning and Management

Part Two HUMINT Collection in Military Source Operations

Chapter 5 HUMINT Collection

FM 2-22.3 (FM 34-52) HUMAN INTELLIGENCE COLLECTOR OPERATIONS HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY September 2006 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. NOTE: All previous versions of this manual are obsolete. This document is identical in content to the version dated 6 September 2006. All previous versions of this manual should be destroyed in accordance with appropriate Army policies and regulations. This publication is available at Army Knowledge Online ([www.us.army.mil](www.us.army.mil)) and General Dennis J. Reimer Training and Doctrine Digital Library at ([www.train.army.mil](www.train.army.mil)). *FM 2-22.3 (FM 34-52) Field Manual Headquarters No. 2-22.3 Department of the Army Washington, DC, 6 September 2006 Human Intelligence Collector Operations Contents Page [PREFACE](PREFACE ............................................................................................................... vi)[ ............................................................................................................... vi](PREFACE ............................................................................................................... vi) PART ONE HUMINT SUPPORT, PLANNING, AND MANAGEMENT Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................1-1 Intelligence Battlefield Operating System .............................................................1-1 Intelligence Process ..............................................................................................1-1 Human Intelligence ............................................................................................... 1-4 HUMINT Source....................................................................................................1-4 HUMINT Collection and Related Activities ...........................................................1-7 Traits of a HUMINT Collector.............................................................................. 1-10 Required Areas of Knowledge ............................................................................1-12 Capabilities and Limitations ................................................................................1-13 Chapter 2 HUMAN INTELLIGENCE STRUCTURE ..............................................................2-1 Organization and Structure ...................................................................................2-1 HUMINT Control Organizations ............................................................................2-2 HUMINT Analysis and Production Organizations .................................................2-6 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. NOTE: All previous versions of this manual are obsolete. This document is identical in content to the version dated 6 September 2006. All previous versions of this manual should be destroyed in accordance with appropriate Army policies and regulations. *This publication supersedes FM 34-52, 28 September 1992, and ST 2-22.7, Tactical Human Intelligence and Counterintelligence Operations, April 2002. 6 September 2006 FM 2-22.3 i FM 2-22.3 Chapter 3 HUMINT IN SUPPORT OF ARMY OPERATIONS .............................................. 3-1 Offensive Operations ............................................................................................ 3-1 Defensive Operations ........................................................................................... 3-2 Stability and Reconstruction Operations ............................................................. 3-3 Civil Support Operations....................................................................................... 3-7 Military Operations in Urban Environment............................................................ 3-8 HUMINT Collection Environments .....

FAQs

What does FM 2-22.3 focus on?

It focuses on Human Intelligence Collector Operations, covering HUMINT support, planning, management, structure, and how HUMINT supports Army operations.

What topics are covered in the HUMINT support and planning section?

It covers HUMINT introduction concepts, HUMINT source and collection-related activities, required knowledge areas, capabilities and limitations, and planning topics such as command and control and requirements management.

Does the manual include guidance for HUMINT collection execution?

Yes. Part Two addresses HUMINT collection in military source operations, including HUMINT collection operations, human source contact operations, and debriefing operations.

Oct 22, 2026

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