40 Questions
What is the nature of the national security threats facing the United States according to the sense of Congress?
Rapidly changing and challenging
What should be fully and properly supported according to the sense of Congress?
Both the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and analytic centers
What must accompany any proposed transfer or reprogramming for which notice is given to the appropriate congressional committees?
A report explaining the nature of the proposed transfer or reprogramming
What should the President utilize to ensure the Director of National Intelligence has necessary resources?
Legal and administrative discretion
Who must be notified of any transfer or reprogramming of funds made pursuant to this subsection?
The congressional intelligence committees and other relevant committees
Who establishes objectives, priorities, and guidance for the intelligence community?
The Director of National Intelligence
What does the Director of National Intelligence determine and manage?
Requirements and priorities for collection, analysis, and dissemination
How many personnel authorized for elements of the intelligence community may be transferred to a new national intelligence center?
Up to 100 personnel
What does the Director of National Intelligence approve?
Requirements for collection and analysis
Who must approve transfers of personnel made by the Director of National Intelligence?
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Who must be notified of any transfer of personnel made pursuant to this subsection?
The congressional intelligence committees and other relevant committees
What does the Director of National Intelligence provide to intelligence elements?
Advisory tasking
Which agencies and departments receive advisory tasking from the Director of National Intelligence?
Agencies and departments not within the National Intelligence Program
What must be included in any notice of transfer of personnel made pursuant to this subsection?
An explanation of the nature of the transfer
When may the Director of National Intelligence transfer personnel to a new national intelligence center?
Only in the first twelve months after establishment of the center
What is the purpose of the notification requirements for transfers or reprogrammings?
To ensure that relevant parties are informed about the transfers or reprogrammings
What is the primary goal of the Director of National Intelligence providing incentives to personnel of elements of the intelligence community?
To encourage personnel to serve on the staff of the Director of National Intelligence
What is the consequence for personnel of an element of the intelligence community who are assigned or detailed under the Director of National Intelligence?
They are promoted at rates equivalent to or better than their peers
What is the purpose of the mechanisms prescribed by the Director of National Intelligence?
To facilitate the rotation of personnel through various elements of the intelligence community
What type of awards may be given to personnel of the intelligence community as incentives?
Financial incentives, bonuses, and other awards
Who prescribes mechanisms to facilitate the rotation of personnel of the intelligence community?
The Director of National Intelligence
What is one of the ways the Director of National Intelligence facilitates the rotation of personnel?
By establishing special occupational categories involving service in more than one element of the intelligence community
What is the purpose of providing rewards for service in positions undertaking analysis and planning of operations involving two or more elements of the intelligence community?
To encourage service in positions that support the intelligence community management functions
What is the role of the Director of National Intelligence in personnel management?
To provide incentives and facilitate the rotation of personnel to support the intelligence community management functions
Who appoints the General Counsel of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence?
The President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate
What is the primary responsibility of the General Counsel of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence?
Advising the Director of National Intelligence on legal matters
What is the purpose of the National Intelligence Council?
To produce National Intelligence Estimates and other intelligence community assessments
Who is responsible for ensuring that the National Intelligence Council and its staff satisfy the needs of policymakers and other consumers of intelligence?
The Director of National Intelligence
What type of support do the heads of the elements of the intelligence community provide to the National Intelligence Council?
Intelligence analysis support
What is the term for the products produced by the National Intelligence Council?
National Intelligence Council Products
What is the restriction on the individual serving as the General Counsel of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence?
They cannot serve as the General Counsel of another agency
Who makes available staff to the National Intelligence Council?
The Director of National Intelligence
Who has the authority to apportion funds for allocation to the elements of the intelligence community?
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget
What is the purpose of the Director of National Intelligence monitoring the implementation of the National Intelligence Program?
To evaluate the effectiveness of the intelligence community
What is the duration of the semi-annual reporting period by the Director of National Intelligence?
From April 1, 2005, to April 1, 2007
What is the consequence of a departmental comptroller acting in a manner inconsistent with the law?
The Director of National Intelligence will report to the President and Congress
What is the purpose of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974?
To regulate the apportionment and allotment of funds
Who is responsible for allocating funds to the elements of the intelligence community?
The Departmental Comptrollers
What is the role of the Central Intelligence Agency in the National Intelligence Program?
To receive allocations of funds through the relevant host executive departments
What laws are applicable to the apportionment and allotment of funds under this subsection?
Both A and B
Study Notes
National Intelligence Program
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The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall exercise the authority to apportion funds for allocation to the elements of the intelligence community at the exclusive direction of the Director of National Intelligence.
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The Director of National Intelligence shall monitor the implementation and execution of the National Intelligence Program by the heads of the elements of the intelligence community that manage programs and activities that are part of the National Intelligence Program.
Reporting Requirements
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The Director of National Intelligence shall provide a semi-annual report to the President and the Congress regarding implementation of the National Intelligence Program.
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The Director of National Intelligence shall report to the President and the Congress not later than 15 days after learning of any instance in which a departmental comptroller acts inconsistently with the law or direction of the Director.
Transfer of Personnel
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The Director of National Intelligence, with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, may transfer up to 100 personnel authorized for elements of the intelligence community to a new national intelligence center in the first 12 months after establishment.
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The Director of National Intelligence shall promptly provide notice of any transfer of personnel to the congressional committees of jurisdiction.
Sense of Congress
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The nature of national security threats facing the United States will continue to challenge the intelligence community to respond rapidly and flexibly.
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The President should utilize all legal and administrative discretion to ensure that the Director of National Intelligence and all other elements of the intelligence community have the necessary resources and procedures to respond promptly and effectively to emerging and unforeseen national security challenges.
Tasking and Other Authorities
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The Director of National Intelligence shall establish objectives, priorities, and guidance for the intelligence community to ensure timely and effective collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of national intelligence.
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The Director shall determine requirements and priorities for, and manage and direct the tasking of, collection, analysis, production, and dissemination of national intelligence.
Enhanced Personnel Management
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The Director of National Intelligence shall provide incentives for personnel of elements of the intelligence community to serve in various positions in support of the intelligence community management functions of the Director.
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Incentives may include financial incentives, bonuses, and other awards.
General Counsel
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The General Counsel of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
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The individual serving in the position of General Counsel may not, while so serving, also serve as the General Counsel of any other department, agency, or element of the United States Government.
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The General Counsel is the chief legal officer of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and shall perform such functions as the Director may prescribe.
This quiz covers the allocation of funds for the National Intelligence Program, involving the Director of National Intelligence and the Office of Management and Budget.
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