# Pitch (Intelligence) **Entity class:** Intelligence recruitment concept **Domain:** HUMINT / source development ## Definition In intelligence recruitment, the **pitch** is the proposal or approach through which a prospective source is asked to enter a defined relationship. It follows some combination of spotting, assessment, and development; its form and authority depend on the service and operation. ## Relationships - **sequence:** [[wiki/Talent Spotter|spotting]] → assessment → development → pitch → recruitment → handling. - **depends on:** [[wiki/Placement and Access|Placement and Access]]. - **source:** [[research/The Producer Function in Intelligence Tradecraft and Dramaturgy|The Producer Function in Intelligence Tradecraft and Dramaturgy]].