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  operations must be able to identify rapidly the enemy’s main effort and
  rapidly assess the operational conditions to determine the timing of counter-
  offensive or other operations. HUMINT support to defensive operations
  centers on the ability to provide the forward-deployed maneuver commander
  with information and intelligence of immediate tactical value. HUMINT
  assets should be placed in the AO of the forward elements to minimize the
  time between when friendly forces encounter potential sources (detainees,
  refugees, local civilians) and when a HUMINT collector screens them.
  HUMINT collectors are placed where the potential for HUMINT collection
  and the criticality of the information are greatest.
  3-8. In defensive operations, it may be necessary to divide the HUMINT
  assets equally among the subordinate elements to provide area coverage
  until the primary enemy threat is identified. The HUMINT C2 elements
  (team leader, OMTs, and unit C2) must be prepared to task organize rapidly
  and shift resources as the situation dictates, based on the changing situation
  and higher headquarters FRAGO. HUMINT missions in defensive operations
  normally include interrogation of detainees, refugee debriefings, and
  assisting in friendly force patrol debriefings.
  STABILITY AND RECONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
  3-9. Stability and reconstruction operations sustain and exploit security and
  control over areas, populations, and resources. They employ military and
  civilian capabilities to help establish order that advances US interests and
  values. The immediate goal often is to provide the local populace with
  security, restore essential services, and meet humanitarian needs. The long-
  term goal is to help develop indigenous capacity for securing essential
  services, a viable market economy, rule of law, democratic institutions, and
  robust civil society. Stability and reconstruction operations involve both
  coercive and cooperative actions. They may occur before, during, and after
  offensive and defensive operations; however, they also occur separately,
  usually at the lower end of the range of military operations. The primary
  focus of the HCTs during stability and reconstruction operations is to answer
  the commander's information requirements (IRs) and provide support to force
  protection. In stability and reconstruction operations, the HUMINT collectors
  must be able to maintain daily contact with the local population. The nature
  of the threat in stability operations can range from conventional forces to
  terrorists and organized crime and civil disturbances. Consequently,
  intelligence requirements can vary greatly. Examples of HUMINT collection
  requirements include TECHINT to support arms control; extensive political
  information and demographic data; order of battle (OB) regarding several
  different former warring factions during peace operations; or extremely
  detailed target data. HUMINT collectors also help to ascertain the feelings,
  attitudes, and activities of the local populace. Stability and reconstruction
  operations may be conducted in coordination with other US departments and
  agencies, and in conjunction with other countries and international
  organizations.
  3-10. Centralized management and databasing are key to successful
  HUMINT operations. The HUMINT assets may operate in GS to the parent
  unit or operate in the AO of subordinate elements of the parent unit. For