HUMINT - Human Intelligence
HUMINT stands for Human Intelligence. Intelligence gathered from human sources through interpersonal contact. This includes information from agents, defectors, travelers, and other human s...
Definition
Intelligence gathered from human sources through interpersonal contact. This includes information from agents, defectors, travelers, and other human sources.
Usage Examples
- HUMINT remains essential for understanding enemy intentions.
About HUMINT
HUMINT stands for Human Intelligence. This term falls under the Intelligence category of military terminology.
Intelligence gathered from human sources through interpersonal contact. This includes information from agents, defectors, travelers, and other human sources.
Related Intelligence Terms
Here are other acronyms in the same category that you might find useful:
- OSINT - Open Source Intelligence
- ISR - Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
- SIGINT - Signals Intelligence
- GEOINT - Geospatial Intelligence
- BDA - Battle Damage Assessment
How to Use This Term
When encountering "HUMINT" in military reports, news articles, or OSINT analysis, it refers to Human Intelligence. Understanding this term helps you follow discussions about information gathering and analysis.
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