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Intelligence

FM 34-54: Battlefield Technical Intelligence

APPENDIX F

TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE EXPLOITATION PLAN AND CATEGORY REQUIREMENTS

INTRODUCTION

This appendix includes an exhaustive listing of exploitation categories and collection requirements regarding item of possible interest to Battlefield TECHINT. We include it as a suggested "field guide" for RC TECHINT units.

PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPLOITATION

The preliminary requirements for exploitation are:

    º Determining safety requirements.
    º Examining additional information requirements.
    º Determining intended recipient of intelligence.
    º Formulating detailed project timeline for assessment format.
    º Conducting a leader-reconnaissance of subject to be assessed and the area of the assessment.

GENERAL EXPLOITATION PLAN

The general exploitation plan covers--

    º Initial photography. Preliminary photographs of outside and inside (shows status of equipment before assessment).
    º Inventory.
      -- Examine system for any written information (documents, operator manuals, maps), data plates, or operating instructions.

      -- Identify all individual equipment components requiring separate analysis.
    º If equipment requires further analysis, determine exploitation category and proceed.



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