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Intelligence Reporting—Source & Info Rating (B-2)
In U.S. intelligence terminology, communications often use a two-part rating system:
- Letter (A–F) reflects the source reliability.
- Number (1–6) reflects the information content or believability.
A B-2 rating indicates:
- Source: Usually reliable—minor doubts exist but generally trustworthy.
- Information: Probably true—not confirmed, but logical and consistent with what is known.
So B-2 in this context is a moderate-to-high credibility rating—valuable information from a generally dependable source.
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Two-Way Communication & Related Concepts
Alternatively, if you’re referring to two-way information exchange, several related ideas emerge:
- Two-way communication describes an interactive process where the sender sends a message and the receiver responds, enabling feedback. This contrasts with one-way communication, where there’s no response or interaction.
- In networking or industrial contexts, it’s often called bidirectional communication: both parties can transmit and receive data, sometimes even simultaneously in full-duplex systems.
- A two-way radio is an everyday example: it transmits and receives voice communications, usually in half-duplex mode (i.e., one person speaks at a time).
Possible Interpretations
Here’s a quick breakdown to help clarify:
