text: Appendix B
  Annex L (Information Collection)
  Format and Instructions
  B-1. Appendix B provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for developing Annex L
  (Information Collection) in Army plans and orders. Annex L provides a format for the annex that can be
  modified to meet the requirements of the base order and operations and for an example information collection
  plan. This annex follows the five-paragraph attachment format.
  B-2. The information collection annex describes how information collection activities support the offensive,
  defensive, and stability or defense support of civil authority operations throughout the conduct of the
  operation described in the base order. Annex L synchronizes activities in time, space, and purpose to achieve
  objectives and accomplish the commander’s intent for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence
  operations (including military intelligence disciplines). The G-3 (S-3), in conjunction with the G-2 (S-2), is
  responsible for this annex.
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  Place the classification at the top and bottom of every page of the attachments. Place the
  classification marking (TS), (S), I, or (U) at the front of each paragraph and subparagraph in
  parentheses. Refer to AR 380-5 for classification and release marking instructions.
  Copy ## of ## copies
  Issuing headquarters
  Place of issue
  Date-time group of signature
  Message reference number
  Include the full heading if attachment is distributed separately from the base order or higher-
  level attachment.
  ANNEX L (INFORMATION COLLECTION) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number]
  [(code name)]—[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
  (U)References: List documents essential to understanding Annex L.
  a. List maps and charts first. Map entries include series number, country, sheet names or
  numbers, edition, and scale.
  b.List other references in subparagraphs labeled as shown.
  c.Doctrinal references for this annex include FM 2-0 and FM 6-0.
  [page number]
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