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A source is assessed for reliability based on a technical assessment of its capability, or in the case of [[HUMINT| Human Intelligence sources]] their history. Notation uses Alpha coding, A-F:

*Reliability of Source <ref>FM 2-22</ref>

:A - Completely reliable: No doubt of authenticity, trustworthiness, or competency; has a history of complete reliability

:A - Completely reliable

:B - Usually reliable: Minor doubt about authenticity, trustworthiness, or competency; has a history of valid information most of the time

:B - Usually reliable

:C - Fairly reliable: Doubt of authenticity, trustworthiness, or competency but has provided valid information in the past

:C - Fairly reliable

:D - Not usually reliable: Significant doubt about authenticity, trustworthiness, or competency but has provided valid information in the past

:D - Not usually reliable

:E - Unreliable: Lacking in authenticity, trustworthiness, and competency; history of invalid information

:E - Unreliable

:F - Reliability cannot be judged: No basis exists for evaluating the reliability of the source

==Credibility==