List of Intelligence Gathering Disciplines - HUMINT

HUMINT

Human Intelligence—gathered from a person on the ground.

  • Espionage
  • Friendly accredited diplomats
  • Military attaches
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
  • Patrolling (Military police, patrols, etc.)
  • Prisoners of war (POWs) or detainees
  • Refugees
  • Strategic reconnaissance, as by special forces
  • Traveler debriefing (e.g., CIA Domestic Contact Service)

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