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 The economic and social data of all groups in the AO and AOI.

 All key leaders (political, military, social, religious, tribal), opinion leaders, and other influences on public opinion.

 The media and its influence on the population of both the AO and AOI.

 The primary and secondary languages and dialects spoken in all parts of the AO.

4-39. A target folder, if one is used, provides valuable up-to-date intelligence information about the AO for mission analysis and planning. Once intelligence products identify the contentious areas, trends, capabilities, and latest issues concerning the AO, the commander may request a target folder prepared on specific items, such as a hostile organization with the inclination and potential to cause harm to friendly forces. Target folders may include—

 Imagery of the AO and personalities.

 Terrain models of the AO.

 Latest information reports from the AO.

 Biographical data on key leaders in the AO.

4-40. The commander and staff, including the OMTs or HUMINT operations section, must look at organic assets and consider factors such as language capability, experience in various aspects of collection, analysis, and management. If organic assets are inadequate, the commander and staff should consider additional available assets within the organization and resources from higher echelons. The commander and staff must consider the analysis and management structure of a HUMINT operations section in addition to the OMT and HCTs. During this step the mission analysis and planning group should determine, among other things—