text: Appendix B
  [CLASSIFICATION]
  ANNEX L (INFORMATION COLLECTION) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number]
  [(code name)]—[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
  c. (U) Signal. List signal operating instructions for information collection as needed.
  Consider operations security requirements. Address any information collection specific
  communications and digitization connectivity requirements. Refer to Annex H (Signal) as required.
  ACKNOWLEDGE: Include only if attachment is distributed separately from the base plan or order.
  [Commander’s last name]
  [Commander’s rank]
  The commander or authorized representative signs the original copy. If the representative signs the
  original, add the phrase “For the Commander.” The signed copy is the historical copy and remains in
  the headquarters’ files.
  OFFICIAL
  [Authenticator’s name]
  [Authenticator’s
  position]
  Use only if the commander does not sign the original attachment. If the commander signs the original,
  no further authentication is required. If the commander does not sign, the signature of the preparing
  staff officer requires authentication and only the last name and rank of the commander appear in the
  signature block.
  ATTACHMENTS: List lower-level attachment (appendixes, tabs, and exhibits).
  Appendix 1–Information Collection Plan
  Appendix 2–Information Collection Overlay
  DISTRIBUTION: (if distributed separately from the base order).
  [page number]
  [CLASSIFICATION]