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Write Right: Is That Collateral, or Is It a Comment?

SUMMARY

This article clarifies the difference between “collateral” and “comments” in signals intelligence reporting. A comment is analysis: “The minister has made this threat before, but only when speaking privately to his secretary.” Collateral is research not derived from intelligence or analysis: “The minister’s claim conflicted with a recent press release.”

DOCUMENT’S DATE

May 18, 2006

PUBLICLY AVAILABLE

Aug 15, 2018