source

{
  "id": "MLC-T-DEF-001509",
  "term": "source",
  "field": "Defense and military",
  "definition": "1. A person, thing, or activity from which information is obtained.\n\n2. In clandestine activities, a person (agent), normally a foreign national, in the employ of an intelligence activity for intelligence purposes.\n\n3. In interrogation activities, any person who furnishes information, either with or without the knowledge that the information is being used for intelligence purposes.",
  "see_also": [
    "collection agency"
  ],
  "references": [
    "JP 2-0"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/defense/source/"
}