text: FM 2.22.3 _________________________________________________________________________________
  requirements, plans, or operations. In this case the translator will need a
  clearance appropriate to the level of the particular contingency plan or
  operation to which the information is linked. Individuals without a security
  clearance should not be used in the exploitation of a closed source or CEDs.
  By their very nature, the translation of these documents gives keys into the
  level of US knowledge and the direction of US planning and intentions that
  precludes their translation by individuals without a security clearance.
  SOURCES OF TRANSLATORS
  I-47.There are various sources that a commander can use to obtain the
  linguists necessary to support DOCEX operations.
  • RC and AC MI linguists. Dependent on their mission requirements,
  any MI soldiers with the required language qualification may be used
  as document translators. The advantage of using MI soldiers is that
  they have the appropriate security clearance and have a firm grasp of
  collection requirements. The DOCEX operation will usually require MI
  officers to manage the administrative portions.
  • Other linguists. Non-MI Army linguists include numerous soldiers who
  have proficiency in a foreign language, regardless of MOS. US civilians
  can be contracted to provide translator support as can local nationals.
  Local national hires will provide the bulk of the translator support.
  REQUIREMENTS FOR A DOCEX OPERATION
  I-48.The number of personnel required to conduct DOCEX varies with the
  echelon and with the volume of documents. Regardless of the size of the
  operation, certain basic functions must occur:
  • Supervision and Administration. These are the C2 and logistical
  aspects of the DOCEX operation that ensure that operations are
  smooth and uninterrupted.
  • Accountability. Accountability includes logging documents in and out,
  copying documents as required, storing documents, receiving and
  transmitting documents, maintaining files, and other routine
  activities. This ranges from a parttime task for one individual at a low
  echelon, to warehouse-sized operations involving tons of documents at
  an EAC document repository.
  • Screening. Screening involves the review and categorization of all
  documents, the prioritization for translation and exploitation, and the
  identification of documents for special handling and immediate
  transmittal to specialized units for exploitation. Screening requires
  senior, experienced individuals well versed in the target language and
  the collection requirements, capable of making rapid decisions based
  on minimal information. The number of screeners required depends on
  the document flow that may range from only a few per day at a low
  echelon, to literally thousands of documents a day at a theater-level
  activity.