MINUTES OF 1 NOVEMBER 1977 MEETING

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DCI/IC 77-6378
1 November 1977
MEMORANDUM FOR: Members, Intelligence Definitions
Working Group
Tz ~T d Planning
Intelligence Community-Staff
SUBJECT: ? Minutes of 1 November 1977 Meeting
1. A summary of the 1 November 1977 meeting of
the Intelligence Definitions Working Group is attached
for your information. Also attached is a complete list
of definitions approved by the Group to date. The list
includes the definitions modified by the proposed Execu-
tive Order steering group for inclusion in the "Huddleston
List of 26," currently out to NFIB members for comment.
2. The next meeting of the Working Group will be-
gin at 0930, Tuesday, 8 November 1977, CHB Room 5509.
Attachments
As stated
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MINUTES OF THE INTELLIGENCE
DEFINITIONS WORKING GROUP
1. I Ireviewed the four definitions
selected by the drafters of the new Executive Order to
replace those previously selected by the Working Group.
He also noted changes in two other definitions which were
made peremptorily by the E.O. drafters. These, and the
remainder of the Huddleston 26, are out to NFIB for
comment by 4 November 1977. The six altered definitions
are attached hereto (Attachment 1).
- 2. The Working Group reviewed the candidate defini-
tions requested by the National/Tactical Interface Study
Group. The 17 Group-approved definitions are shown in
the integrated list at Attachment 2. One definition--
CDIP-- was set aside by the Chairman for further clarifi-
cation. Also attached (Attachment 3) is a list of Acro-
nyms and Abbreviations associated with the terms approved
by the Working Group as of this date.
3. I I noting the absence of the
Treasury representative, again deferred two definitions
on the NIO list until the Treasury proposals could be
considered as well. He announced that the agenda for the
next meeting would include a clean-up of the NIO list,
the DIA list, the CIA list, and a new CIA definition of the
term "DCI," to wit:
DCI: The Director of Central Intelligence
is the President's principal foreign intelli-
gence advisor appointed by him with the consent
of the Senate to be the head of the Intelli-
gence Community and of the Central Intelligence
Agency and to discharge those authorities and
responsibilities as they are prescribed by law
and by Presidential directives
4. A list of attendees is appended. The next meet-
ing of the Working Group will begin at 0930 on 8 November
1977.
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ATTENDEES
DEFINITIONS WORKING GROUP
1 November 1977
NFAC
STAT
Capt. L.D. Dahl State/INR/DDC 632-9032
Mr. Lee E. Martin DoE 376-1748
CIA STAT
Mr. Lawrence McWilliams FBI
Mr. R.P. Watson FBI 324-5483
DIA 695-6669
NSA 688-6527
Mr. Herbert Taylor Army (OACSI) 695-4469
Capt Harley Macleod Air Force (OACSI) 695-7266
ICS (OPP) I STAT
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Attachment 2
DEFINITIONS WORKING GROUP
APPROVED DEFINITIONS AS OF 1 NOVEMBER 1977
ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE: Intelligence information that is
directly useful to consumers without having to go through
the full intelligence production process. It may address
strategic or tactical needs, or close-support of US nego-
tiating teams or action elements dealing with such matters
as international terrorism or narcotics.
ALERT MEMORANDUM: A document issued by the DCI to NSC-level
policymakers to warn them of possible developments abroad,
often of a crisis nature, of major concern to the US. Alert
Memoranda are coordinated within the Intelligence Community
to the extent time permits.
CIPHER: A cryptosystem in which the cryptographic treatment
i.e., the method of transforming plain text by predetermined
rules to obscure or conceal its meaning) is applied to plain-
text elements (such as letters, digits, polygraphs or bits)
which either have no intrinsic meaning or are treated without
regard to their meaning (e.g., if the element is a natural-
language word).
CODE: A cryptosystem in which the cryptographic equivalents
usually called "code groups"), typically consisting of let-
ters or digits (or both) in otherwise meaningless combinations,
are substituted for plain-text elements such as words, phrases,
or sentences.
COMMUNICATIONS INTELLIGENCE (COMINT): Technical and intelli-
gence nformatlon cdeeriv ed fromihtercept of foreign communi-
cations by other than the intended recipients. COMINT does
not include the monito:-ing of foreign public media nor the
intercept of oral or written communication obtained during
the course of foreign counterintelligence investigations with-
in the United States.
COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC): The protection resulting
from measures taken to deny unauthorized persons information
derived from the national security-related communications
of the United States Government and to ensure the authenticity
of such telecommunications.
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CONSOLIDATED INTELLIGENCE RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM
~CIRIS CIRIS is the automated management
in mation system used to identify and display the expected
distribution of all intelligence resources within the Na-
tional Foreign Intelligence Program.
COORDINATION: The process of seeking concurrence from one
or more groups, organizations, and agencies regarding a
proposal or an activity for which they share some responsi-
bility, and which may result in contributions, concurrences
or dissents. In the production of intelligence, the pro-
cess by which producers gain the views of other producers
on the adequacy of a specific draft assessment, estimate,
or report. Coordination is intended to increase a product's
factual accuracy, clarify its judgments, resolve disagree-
ment on issues that permit, and sharpen statements of dis-
agreement on major unresolved issues.
CRYPTOLOGIC ACTIVITIES: The activities and operations
involved in the pro uction of signals intelligence and the
maintenance of communications security.
CRYPTOLOGY: The branch of knowledge which treats the prin-
ciples of-cryptography and cryptanalytics and is used to
produce signals intelligence and maintain communications
security.
CRYPTOSECURITY: The component of communications security
that results from the provision of technically sound
cryptosystems and from their proper use.
CRYPTOSYSTEM: All associated items of cryptomaterial (e.g.,
equipments and their removable components which perform
cryptographic functions, operating instructions, maintenance
manuals) that are used as a unit to provide a single means
of encryption and decryption of plain text, so that its
meaning may be concealed. (In addition, code, cipher, and
cryptographic systems include any mechanical or electrical
device or method used for the purpose of disguising, authen-
ticating, or concealing the contents, significance, or
meanings of communications.)
DECONTROL: The removal of compartmented material from
special security controls stipulated by the compartment.
The decontrolled material is unchanged and remains in its
original form except that the control and accountability
markings for the specific compartment are removed.
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DEPARTMENT(AL) INTELLIGENCE: Foreign intelligence produced
and used within a governmental department or agency in
order to meet unique requirements of the department or
agency mission.
DIRECT SUPPORT UNIT: See Local SIGINT System.
ELECTRONICS INTELLIGENCE (ELINT): Technical and intelli-
gence information derived from foreign noncommunications
electromagnetic radiations emanating from other than atomic
detonation or radioactive sources.
EMISSION SECURITY (EMSEC): The component of communications
security which results from all measures taken to deny to
unauthorized persons information of value which might be de-
rived from interception and analysis of compromising emana-
tions from crypto-equipment and telecommunications systems.
ENERGY INTELLIGENCE: Foreign intelligence relating to the
technical, economic and political capabilities and programs
of foreign countries to engage in development, utilization
and commerce of-basic and advanced energy technologi~s.r.
Energy intelligence includes the location and extent of
foreign energy resources and their allocation; foreign
government energy policies, plans and programs; new and im-
proved foreign energy technologies; and economic and security
aspects of foreign energy supply, demand, production dis-
tribution, and utilization.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION (EEI): Those items of
information regarding a foreign power, forces or targets
and their environment essential for timely decisions.
ESTIMATIVE INTELLIGENCE: A category of intelligence production
which attempts to project future foreign developments and
their implications for US interests, whether of a national
or departmental character. Estimative Intelligence may or
may not be coordinated.
FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE: Information gathered and ac-
tivities conductedto protect against espionage and other
clandestine intelligence activities, sabotage, international
terrorist activities or assassinations conducted for or
on behalf of foreign powers, organizations or persons, and
activities conducted abroad to protect national security in-
formation and its means of collection from detection by or
disclosure to foreign powers, organizations or persons,
but not including personnel, physical, document, or communi-
cations security programs.
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FOREIGN INSTRUMENTATION SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE (FISINT):
Information derived from t e collection and processing of
foreign telemetry, beaconry, and associated signals.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE (FI): The product of collection,
processing and analysis of information relating to the
capabilities, intentions and activities of foreggn powers,
organizations or persons, but not including foreign
counterintelligence except for information on international
terrorist activities.
FUSION: In the military operational context, the blending
in elligence with operational information; or, in the
tactical intelligence context, the blending of
information from multiple sources to produce a single in-
telligence product.
FUSION CENTER: A term referring to an organizational ac-
tivity, associated with the Department of Defense and under
the control and supervision of a field commander, having
the responsibility of blending both compartmented intelli-
gence with all other available intelligence in order to
support military operations. (See "Actionable Intelligence"
and "Tactical Intelligence.")
GLOBAL SIGINT SYSTEM: The subsystem of the US SIGINT
System whic supports users ranging from the local tactical
commander to national-level decisionmakers, through sources
which are globally deployed and centrally directed from
NSA/CSS Headquarters. Global'System assets include fixed
field stations, special collection sites, and mobile
platforms, as well as arrangements with Second and Third
Parties. The Global System is primarily oriented toward
the satisfaction of SIGINT requirements for all users;
however, its resources are used to supplement combat in-
formation provided by direct support units assigned to or
under the control of the local tactical commander. (See
Local SIGINT System.)
INTELLIGENCE: A generic term which includes foreign in-
to ligence and foreign counterintelligence.
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES: A general term used to describe
the efforts and endeavors undertaken by the departments,
agencies, and elements comprising the Intelligence Community.
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INTELLIGENCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES: Those activities
specifically excluded from t e National Foreign Intelli-
gence Program which respond to departmental or agency
tasking for time-sensitive information on foreign activities;
respond to national Intelligence Community advisory tasking
of collection capabilities which have a primary mission
to support departmental or agency missions or operational
forces; train personnel for intelligence duties; or are de-
voted to research and development of intelligence or re-
lated capabilities.
INTELLIGENCE ASSET: Any resource--person, group, instrument,
installation, or technical system--at the disposal of an
intelligence organization.
INTELLIGENCE ESTIMATE: The product of Estimative Intelli-
gence.
INTERAGENCY INTELLIGENCE MEMORANDUM (IIM): A national
intelligence assessment or estimate issued by the DCI with
advice of appropriate NFIB agencies.
INTERNATIONAL TERRORIST ACTIVITIES: Any activities which
(1) involve:
(a) killing, causing serious bodily harm to or
kidnapping one or more individuals, or
(b) violent destruction of property, or
(c) an attempt or credible threat to commit acts
specified in subparagraphs (a) or (b) above; and
(2) appear intended to endanger a protectee of the Secret
Service or the Department of State or to further
political, social, or economic goals by:
(a) intimidating or coercing a civilian population
or any segment thereof, or
(b) influencing the policy of a government or inter-
national organization by intimidation or coercion,
or
(c) obtaining widespread publicity for a group or its
cause; and
(3) transcends national boundaries in terms of:
(a) the means by which it is accomplished,
(b) the civilian population, government or inter-
national organization it appears intended to
coerce or intimidate, or
(c) the locale in which its perpetrators operate
or seek asylum.
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JOINT INTELLIGENCE:
(Military Context) Intelligence produced by elements of more
than one Service of the same nation.
(IC Context) Intelligence produced by intelligence organiza-
tions of more than one country.
LOCAL SIGINT SYSTEM: The subsystem of the US SIGINT System
which is assigne to and under the operational control of
the supported tactical commander. Local systems, known
as Direct Support Units, are organic assets of the supported
commander and provide combat information and intelligence
for weapons targeting, force maneuvering, and other local
planning purposes. Local systems interface and interact
in real time with other sensor systems to satisfy informa-
tion and intelligence requirements which are expressed in
seconds and minutes. Local systems are employed, to the
extend possible, as extensions of the Global System.
(See Global SIGINT System.)
NATIONAL ESTIMATES: (See National Intelligence Estimate.)
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE ASSET: An intelligence asset, the
primary purpose of which is the collection, processing
or production of national intelligence. (See National In-
telligence.)
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE ESTIMATES (NIEs): Thorough assess-
ments of situations in the foreign environment that are
relevant to the formulation of foreign, economic, and
national security policy, and project probable future
courses of action and developments, They are structured
to illuminate differences of view within the Intelligence
Community, and are issued by the Director of Central In-
telligence with the advice of the National Foreign Intelli-
gence Board.
NEAR REAL TIME: The brief interval between the collection
of in ormation regarding an event and reception of the data
at some other location, caused by the time required for
automated processing, communications and display.
NET ASSESSMENTS: Comparative reviews and analyses of
opposing national strengths, capabilities, vulnerabilities
and weaknesses, Intelligence net assessments involve only
foreign countries.
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NONCOMMUNICATIONS EMANATIONS: That class of radiations which
are emitted ntentionafly or unintentionally by electrical
or electronic equipments for purposes other than communica-
tions, e.g., by radars, navigational aids, jammers, or remote
control systems.
OPERATIONAL CONTROL (Military Context): The authority
delegate to a commander to direct forces assigned so that
the commander may accomplish specific missions or tasks which
are usually limited by function, time, or location; to deploy
the forces concerned, and to retain or assign tactical control
of those forces. It does not, of itself, include adminis-
trative or logistic control.
PERSONNEL SECURITY: The means or procedures, such as selective
investigations, record checks, personal interviews, super-
visory controls, designed to provide reasonable assurance
that persons being considered for, or granted access to,
classified information are loyal and trustworthy.
PHYSICAL SECURITY: Physical measures--such as safes, vaults,
perimeter barriers, guard systems, alarms and access controls--
designed to safeguard installations against damage, dis-
ruption or unauthorized entry; information or material against
unauthorized access or theft; and specified personnel against
harm.
PROLIFERATION INTELLIGENCE: Foreign intelligence relating to
(a) scientific, technical-and al-and economic capabilities and.pro-
grams and the political plans and intentions of non-nuclear
weapon states (NNWS) or foreign organizations to acquire
nuclear weapons and/or to acquire the requisite special nu-
clear materials (SNM) and to carry on research, development
and manufacture of nuclear explosive devices, and; (b) the
attitudes, policies and actions of foreign nuclear supplier
countries or organizations within these countries toward
provision of technologies, facilities or SNM which could
assist NNWS or foreign organizations to acquire or develop
nuclear explosive devices.
RECONNAISSANCE: A mission undertaken to obtain by visual ob-
servation or other detection methods, information relating
to the activities, resources or forces of a foreign nation;
or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographic,
or, geographic characteristics of a particular area.
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SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE (SIGINT): A category of intelligence
information comprising all communications intelligence,
electronics intelligence, and foreign instrumentation sig-
nals intelligence, either individually or in combination,
including as well nonimagery infrared and coherent light
signals.
SPECIAL NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE ESTIMATE'(SNIE): National
Intelligence Estimates NIEs which are relevant to specific
policy problems that need to be addressed in the immediate
future. SNIEs are generally unscheduled, shorter, and pre-
pared more quickly than NIEs and are coordinated within the
Intelligence Community only to the extent that time permits.
SURVEILLANCE: The systematic observation or monitoring
of aerospace, surface, or subsurface areas, places, persons,
or things by visual, aural, electronic, photographic,
or other means.
TACTICAL INTELLIGENCE: That intelligence required by
military commanders In the field to maintain the readiness
of operating, forces for combat operations and to support
the planning and conduct of military operations under
combat conditions.
TACTICAL INTELLIGENCE ASSET: An intelligence asset, the pri-
mary purpose or w ici is-tRe collection, processing or pro-
duction of tactical intelligence, (See Tactical Intelligence.)
TARGET: A country, area, installation, organization, weapon
system, military force, situation (political or economic),
person or other entity against which intelligence operations
are directed,
TRANSMISSION SECURITY (TRANSSEC): The component of communi-
c'ations security which resul-ts from all measures designed to
protect transmissions from interception and from exploita-
tion by means other than cryptanalysis.
UNITED STATES SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM: An entity that
is compriseo the National Security Agency (including
assigned military personnel); those elements of the military
departments and the Central Intelligence Agency performing
signals intelligence activities; and those elements of any
other department or agency which may from time-to-time be
authorized by the National Security Council to perform
signals intelligence activities during the time when such
elements are so authorized.
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VALIDATION: A process normally associated with intelligence
collection, which provides official status to an identified
requirement and confirms that the requirement is appropriate
for a given collector and has not previously been satisfied.
(See Requirement.)
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1. CIRIS Consolidated Intelligence Resources
Information System
2. COMINT Communications Intelligence
3. COMSEC Communications Security
4. CRYPTO Cryptology
5. DSU Direct Support Unit (See Local SIGINT
System)
6. EEI Essential Elements of Information
7. ELINT Electronics Intelligence
8. EMSEC Emission Security
9. FI Foreign Intelligence
10. FISINT Foreign Instrumentation Signals
Intelligence
11. IIM Interagency Intelligence Memorandum
12. IRA Intelligence-Related Activities
13. NIE National Intelligence Estimate
14. OPCON Operational Control
15. RECCE Reconnaissance
16. SIGINT Signals Intelligence
17. SNIE Special National Intelligence Estimat-
18. TRANSSEC Transmission Security
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