Human Intelligence (HUMINT)

People are the Army's most valuable assets. This includes Army personnel, prisoners of war and civilians.

Soldiers are an obvious asset - the Army could not operate without the skilled, talented and dedicated people that make up its personnel. However civilians and prisoners of war are also assets as they form an invaluable source of intelligence.

HUMINT specialists work in a systematic and controlled way to assimilate crucial pieces of intelligence from people such as refugees, prisoners of war, or the local people who live in the area where the Army is operating.

HUMINT operators provide commanders with timely, accurate and often unique intelligence on an enemy's intentions, capabilities and way of working.