Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com FM 34-54 (IIR) format. TECHINT reports are then disseminated through two channels. The ACE fuses the TECHINT single-source product into its all- source reports and disseminates them through normal J2/G2/S2 channels. While the TECHINT single-source product is being integrated into the ACE all-source product, the JTIB disseminates the single-source TECHINT product through TECHINT communications channels to the national S&TI centers in CONUS. This ensures both the rapid dissemination of TECHINT and the fusion of TECHINT into all-source products.
The intelligence cycle is a continuous process in which steps are executed concurrently, although not always sequentially. For example, while new information is being collected to satisfy one set of TECHINT requirements, a new TECHINT item may be reported on the battlefield. The JTIB plans and redirects efforts while the intelligence produced from the previously collected materiel or information is disseminated. One or several iterations of the intelligence cycle may be conducted depending on the time constraints of the mission. THE CAPTURE: A soldier either captures or observes an item of possible TECHINT interest and does not tamper with it.
The soldier quickly reports the encounter via the size, activity, location, unit, time, and equipment (SALUTE) spot report format through the chain of command to the Battalion S2. The soldier then either safeguards the items or continues the mission as directed (see Figure 3-1). BATTALION S2: The battalion S2 coordinates security or continued observation of the item with the S3 and ensures the item is not tampered with in any way. The battalion S2 reports the items in the SALUTE format to the brigade S2, and continues security or observation of the items until receiving further instructions.
When possible, the capturing units identify associated items requiring immediate screening for combat information by other supporting 4-7 BATTLEFIELD TECHINT REPORTING SEQUENCE WARNING Components, control knobs, and switches on C-E equipment MUST NOT be touched until the equipment is photographed or positions recorded by TECHINT or other trained personnel to avoid the possibility of immediate personal injury or damage to equipment.