This manual is about interrogation operations. The purpose of this
chapter is to define the interrogation mission and its critical
elements; describe battlefield operations, IEW operations, and the
intelligence processes, disciplines and the mission, enemy, troops,
terrain and time available (METT-T) factors that shape and drive
the interrogation process. It also addresses the personal qualities
and special areas of knowledge of the interrogator and the
capabilities and limitations of interrogation. It includes
information on the various levels of conflict, interrogation
missions, intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB) and the
intelligence cycle. The level of detail is structured to assist you
in understanding the interrogation tactics, techniques and
procedures described in the remainder of the manual.
