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  throughout all steps and is part of the overall assessment activity of the operations process. While figure 2-3
  portrays a cyclical CNDE process, all steps may be executed simultaneously.
  Figure 2-3. Civil network development and engagement process
  DEVELOP A CIVIL NETWORK ENGAGEMENT PLAN
  2-56. The civil network engagement plan organizes CA capabilities to address civil information
  requirements and civil resource requirements (including host-nation or foreign nation support). This plan is
  achieved through interaction and integration with civil networks for current or future operations in specific
  geographic areas. Civil information and resource requirements are derived from multiple sources which
  include, but are not limited to—
  * Higher headquarters information and resource requirements
  * Gaps in pre-deployment assessments and information databases.