ATP 3-55.4 Techniques for Information Collection During Operations
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ATP 3-55.4 Techniques for Information Collection During Operations Among Populations APRIL 2016 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. This manual supersedes FM 2-91.6, dated 10 October 2007. Headquarters, Department of the Army This publication is available at Army Knowledge Online (https://armypubs.us.army.mil/doctrine/index.html). To receive publishing updates, please subscribe at http://www.apd.army.mil/AdminPubs/new_subscribe.asp. *ATP 3-55.4 Army Techniques Publication Headquarters No. 3-55.4 Department of the Army Washington, DC, 5 April 2016 Techniques for Information Collection During Operations Among Populations Contents Page PREFACE.............................................................................................................. iii INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... v Chapter 1 FUNDAMENTALS .............................................................................................. 1-1 Soldier Surveillance and Reconnaissance ......................................................... 1-1 Interaction with the Population ........................................................................... 1-1 Legal Considerations .......................................................................................... 1-6 Human Intelligence Activities.............................................................................. 1-7 Chapter 2 PLAN AND PREPARE ....................................................................................... 2-1 Pre-Deployment Planning and Preparation ........................................................ 2-1 Deployment Planning and Preparation ............................................................... 2-4 Chapter 3 EXECUTE ........................................................................................................... 3-1 Execution ............................................................................................................ 3-1 Interpreters ......................................................................................................... 3-1 Local Populace ................................................................................................... 3-1 Soldier and Leader Engagement ........................................................................ 3-5 Tactical Site Exploitation .................................................................................... 3-7 Detainee Handling .............................................................................................. 3-8 Tactical Questioning ........................................................................................... 3-9 Reporting and Patrol Debriefing ....................................................................... 3-10 Chapter 4 ASSESS ............................................................................................................. 4-1 Assessment ........................................................................................................ 4-1 Monitoring ........................................................................................................... 4-1 Evaluating ........................................................................................................... 4-2 Recommending or Directing Action .................................................................... 4-3 Providing Feedback ............................................................................................ 4-4 Appendix A BLANK FORMATS ............................................................................................ A-1 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. *This manual supersedes FM 2-91.6, dated 10 October 2007. i Contents Appendix B INTERPRETERS ............................................................................................... B-1 Appendix C MISSION RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................... C-1 Appendix D CIVIL CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................ D-1 Appendix E LEVERAGING INFORMATION SOURCES ...................................................... E-1 GLOSSARY ......................................................................................... Glossary-1 REFERENCES .................................................................................. References-1 INDEX ......................................................................................................... Index-1 Figures Figure 1-1. Tactical information flow ...................................................................................... 1-5 Figure 2-1. Sample of a mission checklist ............................................................................. 2-6 Figure 2-2. Patrol briefing topics ............................................................................................ 2-7 Figure A-1. DD Form 2745 (Enemy Prisoner of War [EPW] Capture Tag) ........................... A-2 Figure A-2. Sample of a field expedient captured materials tag ............................................ A-3 Figure A-3. Sample of a captured materials log .................................................................... A-4 Figure A-4. Spot Report [SPOTREP] ..................................................................................... A-5 Figure A-5. Patrol Report [PATROLREP] .............................................................................. A-6 Tables Table 3-1. Questioning references ......................................................................................... 3-3 Table 3-2. Potential indicators ............................................................................................... 3-6 Table 3-3. Captured materiel ................................................................................................. 3-8 ii ATP 3-55.4 5 April 2016 Preface This publication provides time-tested, coherent, and easily understood techniques for Soldiers and Department of the Army (DA) Civilians who collect information while interacting with the public during the conduct of their duties. Many of the techniques described are designed specifically for patrols, checkpoints, roadblocks, cordon and searches, and other missions in which Soldiers interact with the populace. This manual–– Is a compilation of techniques to help all Soldiers collect information while interacting with the population through voluntary questioning, detainee handling, tactical questioning, and document and equipment handling. Introduces the basics of interacting with the population and describes the reporting procedures while providing some tools for patrols and intelligence staffs (S-2s). Provides the doctrinal framework for Soldiers and leaders at all echelons and forms the foundation for Soldier sensor mission curricula within the Army Education System. Its audience is broad, from Soldiers and leaders to civilians. Note. Questioning by law enforcement personnel and questioning as part of interrogation operations is beyond the scope of this publication. For information concerning law enforcement questioning, see FM 3-39. For information concerning interrogation questioning, see FM 2-22.3. Interacting with the population as it relates to civil affairs mission sets is beyond the scope of this publication. For information concerning civil affairs operations, see FM 3-57. The principal audience for ATP 3-55.4 is all Soldiers and DA Civilians in the Army profession. Commanders and staffs of Army headquarters serving as joint task force or multinational headquarters should also refer to applicable joint or multinational doctrine concerning unified land operations and joint or multinational forces. Trainers and educators throughout the Army can also use this publication. Commanders, staffs, and subordinates ensure that their decisions and actions comply with applicable United States, international, and in some cases host-nation laws and regulations. Commanders at all levels ensure that their Soldiers operate in accordance with the law of war and the rules of engagement, see FM 27-10. ATP 3-55.4 uses joint terms where applicable. Selected joint and Army terms and definitions appear in both the glossary and the text. This publication is not the proponent for any terms. For other definitions shown in the text, the term is italicized and the number of the proponent publication follows the definition. ATP 3-55.4 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated. The proponent of ATP 3-55.4 is the United States Army Combined Arms Center. The preparing agency is the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, United States Army Combined Arms Center. Send comments and recommendations on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) to Commander, United States Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, ATTN: ATZL-MCD (ATP 3-55.4), 300 McPherson Avenue, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027-2337; by e-mail to usarmy.leavenworth.mccoe.mbx.cadd-org- [email protected]; or submit an electronic DA Form 2028. 5 April 2016 ATP 3-55.4 iii This page intentionally left blank. iv ATP 3-55.4 5 April 2016 Introduction Every Soldier plays a role when it comes to situational awareness through reporting. Soldiers and DA Civilians have the obligation to collect, safeguard, and report information,