TECHINT – Multi-service Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for Technical Intelligence Operations - FM 2-22.401 Department of the Army Field Manual

This publication has been prepared under our direction for use by our respective commands and other commands as appropriate. This publication is available through the ALSA Web site (www.alsa.mil); through the Army at Army Knowledge Online (AKO) (www.us.army.mil) and at the General Dennis J. Reimer Training and Doctrine Digital Library (www.train.army.mil) Web sites; and through the Air Force at the Air Force Publishing Web site (www.e-publishing.af.mil). 9 June 2006 FM 2-22.401/NTTP 2-01.4/AFTTP(I) 3-2.63 i PREFACE 1. Purpose This publication provides a common set of multi-Service tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) for technical intelligence (TECHINT) operations. It serves as a reference for Service TECHINT planners and operators to build and execute coordinated multi-Service TECHINT operations. It provides guidance to tactical forces on the evacuation of captured materiel that has intelligence value. Additionally, it informs the joint force commanders (JFCs) and their staffs about the missions, requirements, and capabilities of TECHINT forces and essential information to effectively employ and utilize TECHINT capabilities. 2. Scope This publication guides planners through the process of requesting, deploying, and employing the unique, highly specialized, and mission enhancing expertise of multi-Service TECHINT teams. It is designed for planners at all levels and defines methods to ensure TECHINT capabilities are fully integrated and utilized to the maximum extent possible to provide captured enemy equipment identification, assessment, collection, exploitation, and evacuation in support of national technical intelligence requirements. This publication: • Supplements established doctrine and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP). • Provides reference material to assist ground forces on the evacuation of captured material of intelligence value. • Assists in planning and conducting TECHINT operations. • Promotes an understanding of the complexities of TECHINT operations. • Incorporates TTP, lessons learned, and the latest information available on TECHINT operations. 3. Applicability This multi-Service publication provides tactical guidance for commanders and staffs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. 4. Implementation Plan Participating Service command offices of primary responsibility (OPRs) will review this publication, validate the information and, where appropriate, reference and incorporate it in Service manuals, regulations, and curricula as follows: Army. Upon approval and authentication, this publication incorporates the procedures contained herein into the United States (US) Army Doctrine and Training Literature Program as directed by the Commander, US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Distribution is in accordance with applicable directives and the Initial Distribution Number (IDN) listed on the authentication page. Navy. The Navy will incorporate these procedures in US Navy training and doctrine publications as directed by the Commander, Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC)[N5]. Distribution is in accordance with Military Standard Requisition and Issue Procedure Desk Guide (MILSTRIP Desk Guide) Navy Supplement Publication-409 (NAVSUP P-409). ii FM 2-22.401/NTTP 2-01.4/AFTTP(I) 3-2.639 9 June 2006 Air Force. The Air Force will incorporate the procedures in this publication in accordance with applicable governing directives. Distribution is in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-360. 5. User Information a.

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