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the personalities and intentions of the adversary. In addition, they can be
given specic tasks to accomplish and can steer group activities. In this way,
human sources can take an active role in cases; this is not the case with
many of the other INTs that passively record or track information.
e lead time for HUMINT can be either short or long. If the stars align
perfectly, human sources can begin to provide valuable information almost
immediately. Unfortunately, this is oen not the case. Case Ocers and
Special Agents will oen spend years developing one or two quality sources.
is usually means approaching and “trying out” many individuals who may
ultimately prove unproductive. Field personnel usually meet up with human