text: FM 2-22.3
  Chapter 13
  Automation and Communication
  13-1. Modern automation and communications systems are vital to
  HUMINT collection. Real-time collaboration, detailed operational planning
  and ISR integration, as well as enhanced collection and source exploitation
  tools, must support team efforts. Emerging technology continues to allow
  the entire HUMINT collection system to operate more effectively.
  Commanders must be prepared to supply their HUMINT collection assets
  with the best possible technology not only to enhance collection but also to
  optimize the survivability of the collectors. (See Appendix L.) Commanders
  may not be able to rely solely on standard military equipment but must be
  prepared to bridge the inevitable technological development gap through
  the identification and adaptation of commercially available products and
  technologies. For specific system components and capabilities, see ST 2-50.
  AUTOMATION
  13-2. HUMINT automation uses common hardware and software solutions
  with a flexible interactive user interface to provide standardization of
  equipment and processes across all operational environments and
  conditions. HUMINT automation must be deployable and scalable to fit the
  mission or force package. System components must be capable of
  intelligence reach to support forward-deployed elements. HUMINT
  automation allows integration and interaction with existing intelligence
  operations, HUMINT operational systems, and databases. This integration
  allows operations personnel and analysts to develop plans and levy
  collection and operational requirements, as well as to manage, control,
  analyze, and report the information collected. HUMINT automation—
  • Provides connectivity and reach capability between all echelons of
  HUMINT activity.
  • Receives higher echelon requirements and transmits requests for
  information.
  • Converts HUMINT reporting into formats for JTF or coalition task
  force (CTF), theater, or national consumption.
  • Pushes requirements, requests, and plans for HUMINT operations in
  theater as required.
  • Maintains the central HUMINT database for the theater or AO.
  • Leverages JTF or CTF, theater, and national level requirements and
  products for strategic, operational, and tactical HUMINT assets in
  theater.