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  • The HUMINT collector himself. What abilities does he have that can
  be brought into play? What weaknesses does he have that may
  interfere with the HUMINT collection? Are there social or ethnic
  barriers to communication? Can his personality adapt to the
  personality of the source?
  7-16. If the HUMINT collector has a screening sheet or KB, he can use it to
  help select his approaches. After reviewing the information, the HUMINT
  collector will analyze the information for indicators of psychological and/or
  physical weakness that would make a source susceptible to a specific
  approach. The HUMINT collector also needs to consider his particular
  strengths and weaknesses in conducting specific approaches. He must
  consider what immediate incentives he may possibly need and ensure that
  they are available. Also, if incentives had been previously offered or
  promised, the collector needs to know if they were in fact provided. If the
  HUMINT collector has previously questioned the source, he must evaluate
  the approaches he used and decide if they need to be modified or if additional
  approach techniques will be needed (see Chapter 8.)
  ADDITIONAL SUPPORT REQUIRED
  7-17. The HUMINT collector must decide if he will need technical support to
  include interpreter support.
  • Technical support. The HUMINT collector must decide if he will need
  additional support including analytical, technical, or interpreter
  support.
  • Analytical or technical support. The HUMINT collector must decide if
  he has the analytical or technical capability to question a specific
  source. If not, he must decide what degree of support from advice to
  participation is required of the analyst or technical expert. Any request
  for analytical or technical support must be coordinated with the 2X. On
  rare occasions, it may be desirable for the HUMINT collector to seek
  polygraph support or support from a Behavioral Science Consultant
  (BSC). BSCs are authorized to make psychological assessments of the
  character, personality, social interactions, and other behavioral
  characteristics of interrogation subjects and advise HUMINT collectors
  of their assessments, as needed.
  • Interpreter support. If the HUMINT collector does not speak the
  needed language or does not speak the needed language well enough to
  conduct questioning, an interpreter will be required. If the HUMINT
  collector will need an interpreter, the HUMINT collector will also have
  to consider the clearance needed to complete the questioning and the
  availability of the interpreter, as well as the extra time necessary to
  complete the questioning session. The HUMINT collector will also have
  to brief the interpreter on the method of interpretation and the
  HUMINT exploitation plan. Also, he should determine whether there
  are any cultural aspects associated with the interpreter that may
  enhance or detract from the success of the meet. (See Chapter 11 for
  detailed information on HUMINT collection using an interpreter.)