OSINT Templates
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Blank PDF worksheets for the plan, the source note, and the report, plus a few specialist sheets. They do not contain a sample investigation. You fill them in.
Investigation Plan Template
PDF · 5.4 KBStructured investigation scoping document covering objective, scope, sources, tools, time budget, stop conditions, legal boundaries, and confidence targets.
- ▸Objective & scope definition
- ▸Source & tool inventory table
- ▸Resource allocation (time, personnel)
- ▸Stop conditions & legal boundaries
- ▸Confidence target scale
- ▸Full source tracker appendix
Source Evaluation Template
PDF · 4.5 KBAdmiralty-system source reliability assessment with A-F reliability scale and 1-6 credibility scale. Includes source profile, bias assessment, and corroboration tracking.
- ▸Admiralty system reference tables
- ▸Reliability (A-F) & Credibility (1-6) scales
- ▸Individual source profile form
- ▸Bias assessment fields
- ▸Corroboration status tracking
- ▸Confidence level selector
OSINT Report Template
PDF · 5.5 KBProfessional intelligence report structure with case metadata, executive summary, findings, source index, confidence assessment, and actionable recommendations.
- ▸Report metadata (case ref, classification, dates)
- ▸Executive summary section
- ▸Methodology & legal framework
- ▸Findings with evidence citations
- ▸Source index table
- ▸Confidence assessment & recommendations
Digital Footprint Tracker
PDF · 5.2 KBMulti-platform digital presence monitoring log covering 15+ platforms, email tracking, activity log, connection mapping, and scheduled review system.
- ▸Subject information & aliases
- ▸15+ platform tracker (with URLs & usernames)
- ▸Email account inventory
- ▸Activity & connection log
- ▸Review schedule planner
- ▸Change detection notes
OSINT Operations Checklist
PDF · 5.5 KBEnd-to-end operational checklist covering pre-op planning, active collection, verification, documentation, analysis, archival, and cleanup phases.
- ▸Pre-op: scope, legal, workspace setup
- ▸Active collection & verification
- ▸Documentation & chain of custody
- ▸Analysis & reporting workflow
- ▸Archival & data retention
- ▸Cleanup & debrief procedures
Username Tracker
PDF · 3.3 KBTrack usernames and identities across online platforms. Includes subject info, multi-platform tracking table with dates, post counts, and cross-platform linkage analysis.
- ▸Subject information & primary alias fields
- ▸8+ row tracking table (username, platform, URL, dates)
- ▸Post count & connection tracking
- ▸Cross-platform linkage analysis
- ▸Investigation notes section
Social Media Investigation Sheet
PDF · 2.9 KBDocument findings from social media investigations with platform, profile type classification, key findings, screenshot tracking, and confidence assessment fields.
- ▸Platform & account name tracking
- ▸Profile type classification (Personal/Business/Fake)
- ▸Key findings & screenshot evidence log
- ▸Confidence level assessment per account
- ▸Cross-referencing connection notes
Dark Web Monitor Log
PDF · 3.2 KBWeekly dark web monitoring log with date, site/forum, keyword search tracking, results found, risk level assessment, and chain of custody evidence logging.
- ▸Weekly monitoring format with analyst fields
- ▸Site/forum & keyword search tracking
- ▸Risk level definitions (Critical to Low)
- ▸Chain of custody evidence log
- ▸Weekly summary & action items
Geolocation Analysis Sheet
PDF · 3.8 KBSystematic image geolocation analysis with visual clue documentation (landmarks, signs, terrain, vegetation, architecture), coordinate estimation, and verification methods.
- ▸Image reference & visual clue documentation
- ▸Coordinate estimate fields
- ▸Verification method catalog (maps, sun position, language)
- ▸Confidence level scale
- ▸Visual clue category reference guide
Search Operator Cheatsheet
PDF · 3.7 KBA short operator sheet: site:, filetype:, intitle:, inurl:, intext:, and date limits. Some older operators in the PDF have been retired by the engines. Test them before you trust them.
- ▸15+ operators with syntax & examples
- ▸Operator combination strategies
- ▸Common OSINT use case queries
- ▸Multi-engine compatibility notes
- ▸Advanced tips & pitfalls section
How to Use These Templates
Designed for both beginners and experienced investigators. Print them out or fill them in digitally.
Download
Click any template to download the PDF. All templates are A4 format, ready to print.
Plan
Use the Investigation Plan first to scope your work. Then open the Source Evaluation for each source.
Execute & Report
Run your collection using the Checklist. Compile findings in the Report Template when you are done.
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