MAGNET SitRep Reporting Guidelines
Purpose
The SitRep (Situation Report) Form is an operational intake tool used by operators to submit raw, structured information to MAGNET S2. The form can be found at the bottom of the Tools page. SitReps are not intelligence products.
MAGNET S2 determines whether submitted information meets criteria for formal S2 Report production.
Information Flow Alignment
Submission of a SitRep does not guarantee publication.
All SitReps are subject to:
- Source validation
- Deconfliction
- Analytical Threshold Test
- Precedence determination
- Centralized approval
Reporting Categories (Mandatory)
SitReps must fall within one or more of the following categories:
Civil Unrest
Economy
Politics
Infrastructure
Crime
Terrorism
Military Conflict
Environment
Health
Supply Chain
Information outside these categories may not be processed.
Foundational Standards
Verified, Not Breaking News
Do not submit first-alert or unverified breaking news alone.
At minimum, confirm through:
- Multiple independent sources, or
- Official confirmation
Headline forwarding is prohibited. For example, when Charlie Kirk was assassinated, the news of the assassination was not reportable as the headline news spread quickly. However, the potential of rioting because of the assassination IS reportable.
Factual Accuracy
Report verifiable facts.
Clearly identify:
- Confirmed information
- Unconfirmed information (if operationally relevant)
Avoid speculation.
Source Transparency
Identify type of source (e.g., media outlet, government release, eyewitness/HUMINT, OSINT platform).
Do not disclose sensitive identities.
Neutral Language
Use objective, analytical tone.
No partisan framing. No emotionally charged language.
Timeliness
Include:
- Date
- Time (Zulu preferred)
- Location
Required SitRep Structure
- Category
- Date / Time / Location
- Facts (bullet format with sources)
- Key Metrics (quantitative when possible)
- 1–2 Sentence Preliminary Assessment
The assessment should remain cautious and avoid predictive conclusions.
Analytical Threshold Reminder
Before submitting, ask:
Does this provide intelligence value beyond a standard news article?
If not, do not submit.