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An item is assessed for credibility based on likelihood and levels of corroboration by other sources. Notation uses a numeric code, 1-6.
 
*Accuracy of data <ref>FM 2-22 https://fas.org/irp/doddir/army/fm2-22-3.pdf</ref>
:1 - Confirmed by other sources: Confirmed by other independent sources; logical in itself; Consistent with other information on the subject
:2 - Probably True: Not confirmed; logical in itself; consistent with other information on the subject
:2 - Probably True
:3 - Possibly True: Not confirmed; reasonably logical in itself; agrees with some other information on the subject
:3 - Possibly True
:4 - Doubtful: Not confirmed; possible but not logical; no other information on the subject
:4 - Doubtful
:5 - Improbable: Not confirmed; not logical in itself; contradicted by other information on the subject
:5 - Improbable
:6 - Truth cannot be judged: No basis exists for evaluating the validity of the information
 
==Reporting==