text: FM 2-22.3 _________________________________________________________________________________
  12-35. In the second case, where Smith is associated with the entity, but not
  the persons who are members of entity, the situation is shown as depicted
  here:
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  12-36. The steps in constructing a link analysis diagram are as follows:
  • Step 1. Raw data or fragments of information are organized into
  logical order. Names of individuals, organizations, events, and
  locations are compiled on appropriate lists. At this point, a time
  event chart may be completed to assist in understanding the
  information and to arrange events into chronological order.
  • Step 2. Information is entered onto the appropriate matrices,
  graphically displaying “who is associated with whom” and “who is
  associated with what.”
  • Step 3. Drawing information from the database and intelligence
  reports, and relationships from the matrices, the link analysis
  diagram can be constructed. The best method to start the link
  analysis diagram is to––
   Start with the association matrix and determine which person has
  the greatest number of personal associations. Depict that person in
  the center of the page.
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   Determine which person has the next highest number of personal
  associations. Depict that person near the first person.
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