DoD Geospatial Intelligence Operations

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What is the title of the DoD Directive that was issued on October 24, 2014, as amended?

Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (USD(I&S)) (correct)

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)

United States Intelligence Activities

Which Executive Order deals with Controlled Unclassified Information?

Public Law 116-92

DoD Directive 5205.12

Executive Order 13556 (correct)

Executive Order 12333

What is the title of the DoD Instruction that was cancelled by this document?

Programming Geospatial-Intelligence (GEOINT), Geospatial Information and Services (GI&S), and Geodesy Requirements for Developing Systems

Procedures Governing the Activities of DoD Intelligence Components that Affect United States Persons

Security Classification of Airborne Sensor Imagery and Imaging Systems (correct)

Disclosure of Classified Military Information to Foreign Governments and International Organizations

Which Public Law is related to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020?

Public Law 116-92 Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction that deals with Horizontal Integration of Warfighter Intelligence?

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction 3340.02 Signup and view all the answers

Which DoD Directive deals with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)?

DoD Directive 5105.60 Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the DoD Instruction that deals with DoD Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Training?

DoD Instruction 3305.10 Signup and view all the answers

Which document is approved for limited release?

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction 3901.01C Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for identifying classified information and providing security classification guides for DoD airborne and DoD spaceborne GEOINT data, sensors, and systems?

Authorized original classification authorities Signup and view all the answers

Who sets the priorities for GEOINT in support of military operations?

Combatant Commands Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Secretaries of the Military Departments in GEOINT planning and programming?

To plan and program for GEOINT resources in accordance with MIP fiscal policy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Secretaries of the Military Departments providing current and proposed plans, programs, and budgets of GEOINT activities to the Director, NGA?

To ensure compliance with GEOINT standards and interoperability Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that systems that use or produce GEOINT are in compliance with GEOINT standards and interoperability?

Secretaries of the Military Departments Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Director, NGA unifying GEOINT operations?

To coordinate with and collaborate on analysis and production Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Military Departments in supporting GEOINT operations?

To operate and maintain GEOINT facilities and resources Signup and view all the answers

Who sets the fiscal policy for GEOINT resources?

USD(I&S) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of this Instruction, according to section 1?

To establish policies for GEOINT operations within the DoD Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reference cited in this Instruction?

Executive Order 12345 Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of GEOINT operations, according to section 4?

They play a vital role in the successful conduct of military operations and national security Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following entities is NOT part of the DoD Components?

The Department of State Signup and view all the answers

What is the authority cited in section 1.c of this Instruction?

Section 403 of title 50, United States Code Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of DoD Instruction 5210.52, according to section 1.b?

It has been cancelled Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Glossary in this Instruction?

To provide definitions of key terms used in this Instruction Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for monitoring and making recommendations to the Secretary of Defense regarding the responsiveness of the NGA to military requirements?

The Director, NGA Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of Change 2 to this Instruction?

October 1, 2020 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the Commanders of the Combatant Commands?

Integrating, planning, and executing GEOINT operations to support intelligence planning Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for identifying classified information and providing security classification guides for DoD airborne and DoD spaceborne GEOINT data?

The Commanders of the Combatant Commands Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways the Commanders of the Combatant Commands support the Director, NGA?

By coordinating and collaborating analysis and production activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Director, NGA, in requests for forces and global force management processes?

To be formally incorporated in all requests for forces and global force management processes Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the Director, NGA, regarding Combatant Commander requests?

To respond to Combatant Commander requests for military GEOINT systems, units, or other assets Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Director, NGA, coordinating GEOINT- or NGA-related activities?

To unify GEOINT operations by coordinating and collaborating analysis and production activities Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways the Commanders of the Combatant Commands fully support taskings?

By integrating, planning, and executing GEOINT operations to support intelligence planning Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation CJCS stand for?

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is responsible for geospatial intelligence?

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for research, development, test, and evaluation?

RDT&E Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of the USD(AT&L)?

Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisitions, Technology, and Logistics Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for the Director of National Intelligence?

DNI Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for foreign disclosure officer?

FDO Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Department of Defense Instruction 3115.15

Established policies, assigns responsibilities, and provides guidance for Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) operations within the DoD
Incorporates and cancels DoD Instruction 5210.52
Conforms to and is consistent with law and Executive Order, including the authorities and responsibilities of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and Executive Order 12333

Applicability

Applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the DoD, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities in the Department of Defense (DoD Components)

Policy

GEOINT operations and activities shall be treated as high priority efforts and conducted in a unified and synchronized manner
GEOINT plays a vital role in the successful conduct of military operations and activities, in executing the mission of the DoD, and in supporting national security

Responsibilities

The Secretaries of the Military Departments shall:
- Plan and program for GEOINT resources
- Provide to the Director, NGA, current and proposed plans, programs, and budgets of GEOINT activities
- Ensure, via consultation with the Director, NGA, that systems that use or produce GEOINT are in compliance with GEOINT standards and interoperability established by NGA
- Provide trained military personnel to NGA and the Combatant Commands to perform GEOINT missions
The Commanders of the Combatant Commands shall:
- Fully support taskings, as appropriate, to the greatest extent possible
- Integrate, plan, and execute GEOINT operations to support intelligence planning, approved military plans, and other operations
- Identify classified information and provide security classification guides approved by authorized original classification authorities for all DoD airborne and DoD spaceborne GEOINT data, sensors, and systems developed within their command

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Quiz on Department of Defense Instruction 3115.15, covering policies, responsibilities, and guidance for Geospatial Intelligence operations within the DoD.