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Who is responsible for issuing guidance and procedures for DoD OSINT activities?
The Director, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
What is the purpose of the DOSC?
To coordinate the integration and exploitation of open sources for intelligence purposes
What is the effective date of this Instruction?
August 24, 2010
What is the title of the updated position in accordance with Public Law 116-92?
Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (USD(I&S))
What is the purpose of the administrative changes in accordance with current standards of the Office of the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense?
To improve the overall management of the Department of Defense
Where can this Instruction be found?
On the Directives Division Website
What is the purpose of the DoD OSINT activities?
To pursue the full integration and exploitation of open sources for intelligence purposes
What is required for intelligence reports, including all response mechanisms and reporting requirements?
None of the above
What is one of the responsibilities of the Director, DIOCC?
Evaluating OSINT requirements and plans for adequacy and responsiveness
Who shall operate an open source program to support NSA authorized mission activities?
The DIRNSA/CHCSS
What is the purpose of the Director, DIOCC evaluating OSINT requirements and plans?
To support intelligence planning
Who shall provide an annual report on the state of the NSA open source program?
The DIRNSA/CHCSS
What is one of the responsibilities of the DIRNSA/CHCSS concerning DoD OSINT resources?
Collaborating with DIA and DOSC to optimize use of DoD OSINT resources
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Director, DIOCC?
Operating an open source program to support NSA authorized mission activities
Who shall coordinate with other Heads of the DoD Components concerning OSINT investment techniques?
The Director, DIOCC
What is the deadline for the DIRNSA/CHCSS to submit the annual report on the state of the NSA open source program?
November 15 of each year
Who is responsible for operating an open source program to support NGA authorized mission activities?
Director, NGA
What is the deadline for the Director, NGA to provide an annual report on the state of the NGA open source program?
November 15 of each year
Who is responsible for establishing policies for the acquisition of DoD OSINT systems?
USD(AT&L)
What is one of the responsibilities of the USD(AT&L) in support of DoD OSINT activities?
Managing DoD Scientific and Technical Information Program resources
Who is responsible for providing appropriate representation to DOSC?
All of the above
What is one of the responsibilities of the Director, NGA in support of DoD OSINT activities?
Operating an open source program
Who is responsible for collaborating with DIA and DOSC to optimize use of DoD OSINT resources?
Director, NGA
Who is responsible for providing guidance on compliance with OSINT standards?
DIA
Who is responsible for planning and programming OSINT resources in consonance with fiscal policy and guidance?
The Secretary of the Military Department
What is the main purpose of the DOSC?
To coordinate OSINT programs and activities
Who is responsible for validating joint and Military Department OSINT systems requirements?
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
What is the purpose of the DoD Instruction 3305.02?
To conduct OSINT training specific to the needs of DoD missions
Who provides representation to the DOSC?
The Secretary of the Military Department
Who is responsible for monitoring the responsiveness of OSINT activities and support to military requirements?
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
What is the main purpose of the USD(I&S) in OSINT activities?
To establish fiscal policy and guidance
Who operates and maintains OSINT activities and resources?
The Secretary of the Military Department
What is the responsibility of the Commanders of the Combatant Commands in relation to OSINT activities?
Coordinating and collaborating on OSINT collection, acquisition, analysis, operations, production, and dissemination
Who is responsible for submitting OSINT collection and production requirements to the Director, DIA?
Director, DIOCC
What is required to be submitted by the Commanders of the Combatant Commands to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
Requirements for military OSINT platforms, units, or other assets
Who is responsible for exercising operational control of attached military platforms, units, or other assets that have an OSINT capability?
Commanders of the Combatant Commands
When is the annual report on the status of Combatant Command OSINT resources required to be submitted by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
January 31 of each year
Who is responsible for providing appropriate representation to DOSC?
Commanders of the Combatant Commands
What is the responsibility of the Director, DIOCC in relation to OSINT activities?
Developing and maintaining joint doctrine for OSINT capabilities
Who is responsible for apprising the USD(I&S) and the Director, DIA, of the status of Combatant Command OSINT resources?
Commanders of the Combatant Commands
Study Notes
OSINT Activities and Governance
- The Department of Defense (DoD) shall conduct OSINT activities in a coordinated and collaborative manner, pursuing the full integration and exploitation of open sources for intelligence purposes.
- Guidance and procedures for DoD OSINT shall be fully coordinated with DOSC (Defense Open Source Council) and issued by the Director, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), as the DoD Lead Component for OSINT.
OSINT Collection, Acquisition, and Dissemination
- OSINT collection, acquisition, exploitation, analysis, and dissemination shall conform to the tradecraft and information security policies, directives, and guidelines set forth by the DNI (Director of National Intelligence), USD(I&S) (Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security), and Director, DIA.
- Intelligence reports, including response mechanisms and reporting requirements, do not require licensing with a report control symbol.
Responsibilities
- The Director, DIA, shall establish, conduct, and maintain OSINT collection and exchange agreements with cooperative foreign governments and international organizations.
- The Director, DIA, shall evaluate OSINT requirements and plans for adequacy and responsiveness in support of intelligence planning.
- The DIRNSA/CHCSS (Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service) shall operate an open source program to support NSA authorized mission activities that is integrated with DoD OSINT programs and systems.
- The Director, NGA (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), shall operate an open source program to support NGA authorized mission activities that is integrated with DoD OSINT programs and systems.
- The USD(AT&L) (Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) shall establish policies for the acquisition of DoD OSINT systems, develop and maintain a DoD science and technology investment strategy, and manage, promote, and provide DoD Scientific and Technical Information Program resources.
- The DoD CIO (Chief Information Officer) shall plan and program for OSINT resources, provide appropriate representation to DOSC, and coordinate OSINT programs and activities through DOSC and with DIA, as appropriate.
- The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall monitor the responsiveness of OSINT activities and support to military requirements, validate joint and Military Department OSINT systems requirements, and develop and maintain joint doctrine for core, supporting, and related OSINT capabilities.
- The Commanders of the Combatant Commands shall support unifying OSINT activities, provide appropriate representation to DOSC, and submit to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff requirements for military OSINT platforms, units, or other assets.
DOSC Purpose and Membership
- DOSC shall be the primary governance mechanism for DoD OSINT.
- DOSC shall provide a collaborative forum for the coordination of OSINT activities, policies, and procedures across the DoD Components.
- The membership of DOSC shall consist of representatives from DoD Components, including the Military Departments, Joint Staff, and other relevant organizations.
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