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developed to address deterrents. Travel plans are designed to overcome geographical barriers and emergency plans are conceived to address possible problems that may be encountered.
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Identifying the intelligence requirements or the decision maker’s intent ensures that information collected is pertinent and that time and resources are not wasted.
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