text: FM 2.22.3 _________________________________________________________________________________
  DOCUMENT PROCESSING (RECOVERY AND TRANSLATION)
  I-41.Units must normally process documents prior to exploiting them.
  Document processing includes the translation of foreign language documents
  into English, the recovery of damaged documents, the decryption of
  encrypted documents, and the extraction of documents from electronic media
  such as the extraction or downloading of files from a computer disc or hard
  drive. This need for processing frequently limits the amount of DOCEX that
  can be done outside a DOCEX facility.
  DOCUMENT RECOVERY
  I-42.At a minimum, the JDEF manning includes teams trained in extracting
  and downloading information from electronic media such as computer hard
  drives. These individuals work in conjunction with TECHINT personnel
  responsible for the evaluation of captured computer hardware and software.
  These teams are prepared to deploy forward as necessary to accomplish their
  mission.
  DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
  I-43.Translations are not intelligence information reports. They are,
  however, often a precondition for DOCEX. Once translated, intelligence
  information can be extracted and reported on an IIR, SALUTE, or similar
  report. A translation should accompany the original foreign language
  document; a copy of the translation should accompany any copies of the
  original foreign language document and, as required, the intelligence reports.
  A translation report should contain the following information:
  • Where the report will be sent.
  • Which element prepared the report.
  • DTG of the document translation.
  • Report number as designated by local SOPs.
  • Document number taken from the captured document tag.
  • Document description including type of document, number of pages,
  physical construction of document, and enemy identification number, if
  applicable.
  • Original captured document language.
  • DTG document was received at element preparing the report.
  • DTG document was captured.
  • Place document was captured.
  • Identity of capturing unit.
  • Circumstances under which document was captured.
  • Name of translator.