text: Chapter 4
  4-4. Appendix A contains examples of annex L and an information collection warning order. Figure 4-1 is
  a sample information collection matrix format to use as an appendix to annex L. (See chapter 3 of
  ATTP 2-01 for additional information and techniques on completing the information collection matrix.)
  4-2 FM 3-55 3 May 2013
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  BCT counterintelligence
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