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  of the communications architecture. The better the interoperability of
  assets and the more robust and redundant the communications links,
  the better the cross-cueing and analytical exchange.
  Develop the Scheme of Support
  4-27. The scheme of support is the orchestration of HUMINT assets,
  resources, and requirements to facilitate the collection of information most
  effectively. It includes all assets that the G3/S3 can task (organic, attached,
  and DS) and the G2 can request (from higher or adjacent units). By
  reviewing available HUMINT assets and higher echelon resources, the HOC
  and the G/S2X determine whether unit assets or higher echelon resources are
  best able to answer the requirements. If another echelon can answer an SIR,
  then the J/G/S2, normally through the C/J/G/S2X, requests them to collect
  the information and deliver the intelligence product. When planning the
  HUMINT portion of the ISR plan, the HOC should consider the following:
  • Cueing is using one asset to tip off another to a possible target. The
  HOC should look for opportunities for HUMINT assets to cue other
  collection assets and vice versa.
  • Asset redundancy uses a combination of the same type of assets
  against a high-priority collection target. This is vital in HUMINT
  collection since, in dealing with human sources, the information
  collected is often part of the overall picture or is influenced by the
  perception and prejudice of the source. The collection on the same
  target from a number of different assets gives a more accurate
  intelligence picture and is a method to validate source reporting.
  • Asset mix uses a combination of different types of assets against a
  high-priority collection target. When the probability of success of one
  asset to satisfy the requirement completely is lower than acceptable,
  the use of multiple capabilities of different assets increases the
  likelihood of success; for example, using SIGINT assets to intercept
  voice communications while HUMINT assets observe activities.
  Neither can collect all the available information, but the information
  collected by both can be fused into a more complete picture. Like asset
  redundancy, asset mix places greater demands on the limited assets
  available, both collection and analysis, and has to be clearly justified
  by the potential intelligence gain.
  • Integration of new requirements into ongoing missions may make
  it possible to reduce timelines, make collection more responsive to the
  request, and decrease cost and risk. This is critical in HUMINT due to
  the long time that it takes to develop sources. The use of an existing
  source to answer new requirements often facilitates collection.
  Develop and Prioritize Taskings and Requests for Information
  4-28. After the G2/S2X and the G2/S2 approve the HUMINT portion of the
  ISR plan, the HOC develops specific orders to task assets, develop additional
  assets, and/or requests to seek higher and lateral support and production.
  Specific taskings or RFIs are tailored to that specific ISR asset’s capabilities
  and limitations. The G2/S2X supports the requirements manager and the
  G2/S2 in developing and prioritizing HUMINT taskings. The HOC works