Understanding IC

Question 1

Intelligence Background

Answer 1

Executive order 12333
> Reagan, Dec 1981

National intelligence Reform Act of 2004
> Product of 9/11 commissio
> amended the national security act of 1947

Question 2

Executive Order 12333

Answer 2

Part 1: goals, direction, duties and responsibilities with respect to the national intelligence effort

Part 2: conduct of intelligence activities “all reasonable and lawful means must be used

Part 3: General Provision
>congressional oversight, implementation, procedures

Question 3

IC 6 primary objectives

Answer 3

Collect national intelligence
Produce and disseminate Intel
Collection of info concerning
> Intel against us, international terrorism and narco, hostile activities against the US
Special Activities
Administrative and support activities
Presidential mandate

Question 4

9/11 Recommendations

Answer 4

National Intelligence Director
National counter terrorism center
Streamlining the oversight process
Reform the FBI
Changes in information sharing
Transition on National security appointments

Question 5

Critical flaws with the Intelligence Reform Act

Answer 5

The national Intel director will have little real control

Civil liberties issues

HUMINT capabilities

Question 6

IC activities are performed under two separates program

Answer 6

National Intelligence Program

Military Intelligence Program

Question 7

IC community

Answer 7

16 agencies

Provide an important information advantage to those who manage the nation s strategic interest

Question 8

DNI responsabilities

Answer 8

Head of IC
Principal advisor to the president and national security council
Responsible for national Intel estimate
Authority over both budgetary and personnel decisions within IC

Question 9

NCTC mission

Answer 9

Develop and unify strategy for civilian and military CT activities

International terrorist watch list