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  Figure 2-5. Civil knowledge integration process
  DEVELOP A CIVIL INFORMATION COLLECTION PLAN
  2-96. CA forces and staff identify specific requirements for civil information based on the commander’s
  need for a detailed knowledge of civil capabilities, strengths, vulnerabilities, organizations, and resources.
  A civil information collection plan is designed to identify specific CA elements to conduct CND, CE, and
  CR to collect civil information and data that is used to develop civil knowledge. CA planners
  2-97. CA planners integrate the civil knowledge into current and planned CAO and Army operations
  processes and to inform the warfighting functions. The civil information collection plan initiates the process
  of achieving CKI which enables commanders and staffs to visualize the common operational picture and
  understand the civil component of the OE.
  2-98. An effective civil information collection plan enhances the understanding of the OE and is translated (at
  the tactical level) into CONOPS and mission directives. The civil information collection plan must be cross-
  referenced with current understanding of civil networks and sources of information that currently exist within a