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  HUMINT COLLECTION AIDS
  9-28. There are numerous procedural and recording aids that can assist the
  HUMINT collector in conducting rapid, accurate, yet systematic questioning.
  They include––
  • HUMINT Collector’s Guide. This guide is a pamphlet or notebook
  designed to guide the HUMINT collector through the questioning. The
  HUMINT team leader should ensure that team members prepare a
  HUMINT collector’s guide, which could be included in the unit's SOP.
  The guide is made based on the AO and supported command
  intelligence requirements. The HUMINT collector and available
  intelligence analysts should jointly prepare the guide. Appendix G
  provides the basic topics and example questions that can be adapted to
  construct a HUMINT collector’s guide. The guide must be updated for
  each interrogation as part of planning and preparation. The guide
  should contain information such as—
   Intelligence requirements and ISR tasks.
   Topical questioning sequence format.
   Actual prepared questions to be used during questioning.
   Guidelines for employing the various approach techniques.
   Formats or samples of completed reports used by HUMINT
  collectors.
  • Time Event Chart. A timeline, or event chart, is a graphic display upon
  which the HUMINT collector enters chronological information as it is
  collected. This facilitates the HUMINT collector in understanding and
  organizing the collected information. It also enables the HUMINT
  collector to identify gaps in information, to sequence events properly to
  facilitate follow-up questions, and to identify deception. The HUMINT
  collector can develop a basic timeline prior to questioning. The source
  should not be able to observe the timeline since doing so will help a
  deceptive source “keep his story straight.” See Chapter 12 for how to
  create and use a time event chart.
  • Organizational Chart. An organizational chart is a graphic
  representation of an organization. It is the equivalent of a military
  line-and-block chart. This is used to facilitate the questioning of
  organizations and in establishing their hierarchical and lateral
  linkages. A basic chart can be developed prior to the questioning based
  on the expected organizational questioning.
  RECORDING TECHNIQUES
  9-29. Accuracy and completeness are vital principles to reporting. However,
  it is usually not possible to completely record all information in a questioning
  session. Recording techniques may involve memory, handwritten or typed
  notes, tape recordings, and video recordings. Each has its advantage and
  corresponding disadvantage.
  • Memory: Relying on one’s memory has certain advantages. It does not
  require any equipment or extra time, and is the least intrusive method
  of recording information. It allows maximum interaction with the
  source and projects sincerity. An individual can train himself to