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  military unit, many of the OB factors will not fit the collection plan. A helpful
  memory aid, in this case, is mission, identification, location, and organization
  (MILO). MILO gives a short, easily remembered structure for questioning
  nonmilitary or strategic topics. The MILO factors can be questioned in any
  order, but often the most logical sequence of MILO questioning is
  identification, organization, location, and mission. Many of the nine OB
  factors can also fit into the MILO format.
  IDENTIFY MEANS OF RECORDING AND REPORTING
  7-24. The HUMINT collector will want to decide upon a means of recording
  the information obtained through source questioning. If the HUMINT
  collector is planning to use a sound or video recorder, he will also have to
  consider the availability of the equipment and its positioning (see Chapter 9).
  Along with the method of recording the information, the HUMINT collector
  will have to decide on the means of reporting the information (see Chapter
  10). Tapes of interrogations must be safeguarded in accordance with DOD
  Regulation 5200.1-R.
  FINAL PREPARATIONS
  7-25. After the source-specific questioning plan is developed, the HUMINT
  collector takes some final preparatory steps.
  • Review plan. The HUMINT collector should always go over his
  collection plan with his supervisor. This review can be written or oral.
  In addition to the obvious requirements to keep the chain of command
  informed, this review helps identify any weaknesses in the plan and is
  a means to effect required coordination and support.
  • Collect questioning support materials. The HUMINT collector will
  want to collect the various references and other guides that he will use
  to support his questioning. These materials may include source
  documents, maps, aerial photographs, imagery, OB data, extra lights,
  extra tables, drawing templates, graph paper, questioning guides,
  technical reference manuals, city plans and handbooks, and recording
  devices.
  • Conduct required coordination. The HUMINT collector coordinates any
  support requirements including analytical, technical, or interpreter
  support, questioning location, ICFs, recording equipment, security, and
  transportation.
  • Organize. The HUMINT collector organizes his materials in a logical
  manner that will complement his topical sequence. By being organized,
  the HUMINT collector will not waste time trying to locate the correct
  manual or guide. Additionally, the HUMINT collector will present a
  professional appearance to his source.
  • Reconnoiter the questioning location. If the questioning location is to
  be somewhere other than the HUMINT collector's normal AO, such as
  a public restaurant, the HUMINT collector should conduct an
  unobtrusive reconnaissance of the site. If at all possible, this should be
  at the same time and day of the week as the planned meeting. This
  allows the HUMINT collector to assess the possible security problems