Purpose
Investigation articles record methods for collecting, checking, preserving, and interpreting information before action is taken. This includes site examination, interviews, document recovery, sampling, observation, local history, intelligence review, and reconstruction of events. Investigation material should help a team understand what is happening before committing personnel and resources.
Branch Role
The Investigation branch supports the team by reducing uncertainty. Its articles should explain what to look for, how to record observations, how to protect fragile evidence or records, and how to separate confirmed facts from assumptions. Investigation guidance should support careful field judgment without slowing necessary action.
Article Template Notes
This page is prepared as the first article slot for the investigation branch. Replace this notice and the text below when the finished article is posted.
Article Title: Insert final article title here.
Branch: Investigation
Operational Use: Describe how this material supports field teams.
Required Equipment or Forms: List relevant equipment, forms, manuals, or procedures.
Field Notes: Add practical guidance, exceptions, warnings, or examples.