On-site Analysis.
When the item must remain in place, on-site analysis will be performed by technical intelligence teams.
The objective of on-site analysis, after foreign materiel is acquired, is to obtain information of immediate
tactical value to combat forces. On-site analysis also facilitates recovery of certain characteristics
which are more difficult to determine once the configuration and/or interconnection of materiel has been
disturbed. Information to be obtained during on-site analysis is:
Determination of equipment operational characteristics, performance, capabilities, and
vulnerabilities
Identification of new, significant weapons
Analysis for modifications
Possible countermeasures
Identification and proper handling of radioactive materiel
In the event of acquisition of a large number of like items of materiel, the technical intelligence
collection teams must examine the materiel and obtain all available information relative to lot numbers,
date of manufacture, and factory markings that may assist in providing information on the item. A
sufficient number of items must be evacuated for detailed evaluation. The requirements for escorts and
safeguards which are discussed in Part B must be followed, if applicable. If there is no cause for
special handling, the remaining items are processed through normal evacuation and salvage supply
channels.
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