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  cating, and taking care of other intangibles such as morale. The OB gives the
  analyst a framework to organize information. The analyst adapts the topic
  headings to match the particular environment.
  HUMINT SOURCE SELECTION
  12-45. HUMINT source selection involves identifying, researching, and
  actively locating a specific group, organization, or individual for the purpose
  of collecting information in response to intelligence requirements. The
  HUMINT source selection process includes the C/J/G/S2X, the HOC, the
  HAT, the OMT, and the HCT. The source selection process allows the
  HUMINT team leader to identify the most likely source of information,
  eliminating the uncertainty of the access and placement of sources. Source
  selection also helps optimize the HUMINT collection effort. Any individual,
  group, organization, or agency that can be approached for information
  regarding intelligence requirements is a potential source. Sources are chosen
  according to their reliability, level of cooperation, and placement and access.
  Selection is particularly important in stability and reconstruction operations
  where the HUMINT collectors have access to a large potential source pool.
  Source selection establishes which current sources can best answer
  requirements and establishes source profiles to support the screening and
  selection of new sources.
  ESTABLISH DATABASES AND TARGET FOLDERS
  12-46. The establishment of local databases, target folders, and personality
  files is normally the responsibility of the OMT. This is done in coordination
  with the supporting ACE or analysis control team (ACT). Databases are
  required to manage the information. By using databases one can identify
  gaps in the information. The HCT and OMT access higher databases through
  intelligence reach to share and deconflict locally maintained data with higher
  level databases. Local databases can be created and used to help track source
  production, knowledge, reliability, and accuracy, and they simplify cross-
  reference data that is of primarily local interest. It is ideal to review and
  update databases at least weekly.
  12-47. A target folder provides the collector with up-to-date intelligence
  information about details of the target. It includes anything of HUMINT
  value including biographies, descriptions, photographs, and previous
  information reports. The information can be gained from the ACE or ACT,
  past reports, INTSUMs, and databases; it can then be organized into easily
  accessible automated folders. Information on people is categorized and
  recorded in a personality file. The file serves as reference material for
  collectors. Information on key military and civilian figures can be of
  significant value when establishing unit or group identification, tactics, and
  combat effectiveness. The file should not only provide information on
  cultural, religious, tribal, political, military, criminal, and governmental
  background but also contain specific personalities for collectors to focus their
  collection effort on. This allows the collectors to concentrate on mission
  planning and to conduct their mission rather than to research information.