The S2 records each intelligence message into a general database. He ensures that no message gets lost, and that each message is quickly retrievable. The S2 evaluates each report for pertinence, reliability, accuracy, and timeliness. The S2 analyzes each report and updates the common understanding of the battlefield. A written intelligence report may be more appropriate for static situations.
Reports are event or requirement driven.
They are not time oriented. The S2 always keeps personnel abreast of the status of confirming or denying enemy COAs and answering PIRs on time. During the battle, the S2 tracks the intelligence synchronization matrix to identify when decisions need to be made, by whom, and what intelligence the decision maker needs. Then the S2 provides the needed intelligence to those who need it. Also during the battle, the S2 uses the intelligence synchronization matrix to make sure collection assets are collecting on the proper PIR at the proper time and will meet deadlines required by the primary synchronization matrix.