R0052/2026-03-31/C001/H2¶
Statement¶
The claim is partially correct: ICD 203 defines tradecraft standards but the number is not exactly nine, or the standards do not fully "govern" analyst assessments.
Status¶
Current: Eliminated
Supporting Evidence¶
| Evidence | Summary |
|---|---|
| None found | No evidence supports a different count or limited governing function |
Contradicting Evidence¶
| Evidence | Summary |
|---|---|
| SRC01-E01 | Official document specifies nine standards |
| SRC02-E01 | Ford lists exactly nine standards |
| SRC03-E01 | Army confirms nine standards |
Reasoning¶
All sources consistently confirm the count of nine. The directive uses mandatory language ("must implement and exhibit"), confirming the governing function. No evidence supports a partial-correctness interpretation.
Relationship to Other Hypotheses¶
H2 would require evidence of a different count or weaker governing language. Since all evidence points to exactly nine standards with mandatory language, H2 is eliminated in favor of H1.