llllp lMOOOO ciiis lE gbCJ DPBhc§NebPa bsfodl@New Dl-l nu CO O5 7 4 g 6 5 n Ih eillgen Dif dve ht ' UNCI ASSIFIED Jy t I IDCI Home IDCIDs IComments ICMS IIntelink Central I DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE DIRECTIVE 1 1 THE AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AS HEAD 01F THE U S INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY Effective 19 Nov 1998 This directive is promulgated pursuant to Sections I 02 and I 03 c of the National Security Act of 1947 as amended NSA and Executive Order 12333 A Purpose This directive establishes a system ofDCI Directives DCIDs and subsidiary issuances provides a summary of DCI authorities and responsibilities assigns responsibility for the execution of certain DCI authorities and responsibilities and provides for a process for the creation and coordination of DCI directives and subsidiary issuances The goal of this system of directives is to enable the Director of Central Intelligence to provide timely coordinated and clear guidance and direction to the Intelligence Community The process established is based on the authoriti s and responsibilities of the DCI as head of the US Intelligence Community as assigned by the National Security Act of 1947 as amended Executive Orders 12333 12951 12958 and other statutes Presidential directives and National Security Council Intelligence Directives NSCIDs B The Authorities and Responsibilities of the Director of Central Intelligence Related to the U S Intelligence Community The list of authorities and responsibilities of the DCI in this DCID is intended to be illustrative Readers are directed to the citations for controlling language In all cases the language in the original citation is controlling This DCID is not intended to act in derogation or arrogation of the authorities and responsibilities of the DCI or the head of any other agency department or organization contained in statute Executive Order Presidential directive or NSCID Furthermore this DCID is not intended to act in derogation or arrogation of any authorities and responsibilities of the DCI or the head of any other agency department or organization which may not be listed herein By way of example this DCID does not derogate or arrogate any of the authorities of the Secretary of Defense found in §105 of the National Security Act 50 United States Code hereafter USC section 403-5 1 Management a General 1 of 12 APPROVED FOR RELEASEL DATE 25-April-2012 12 6 00 3 51 PM C Q Q S 7 4 g 6 S ii Intelhgence Directive DI h hiip hwww cms 1c gowdcDPolicyNeVPagesfoci New11J 1-1 htt 1 The Director of Central Intelligence serves as head of the United States Intelligence Community acts as the principal advisor to the President for intelligence matters related to the national security and serves as the head of the Central Intelligence Agency NSA §102 a 50 USC 403 a see also E O 12333 §1 5 a • 2 To the extent recommended by the National Security Council and approved by the President the DCI shall have access to all intelligence related to the national security which is collected by any department agency or other entity of the United States NSA §104 a 50 USC 403-4 a 3 The heads of all Executive Branch departments and agencies shall in accordance with law and relevant procedures approved by the Attorney General give the DCI access to all information relevant to the national intelligence needs of the United States and shall give due consideration to requests from the Director for appropriate support for Intelligence Community activities E O 12333 _§1 6 a 4 The DCI is responsible for developing such objectives and guidance for the Intelligence Community as will enhance the capabilities for responding to expected future needs for national foreign intelligence E O 12333 §1 5 b 5 In the performance of his duties under the National Security Act and subject to the direction of the President the DCI may attend and participate in meetings of the National Security Council NSA §lOl j 50 USC 4020 6 The DCI is a member of the Committee on Foreign Intelligence of the National Security Council NSA §10l h 2 A 50 USC 402 h 2 A 7 The DCI is a member of the Committee on Transnational Threats of the National Security Council NSA § 101 i 2 A 50 USC 402 i 2 A b Appoi ptment and Evaluation of Officials Responsible for Intelligence Related Activities 1 In the event of a vacancy in the position of the Director National Security · Agency NSA the Director National Reconnaissance Office NRO or the Director National Imagery and Mapping Agency NTh1A the Secretary of Defense shall obtain the concurrence of the DCI before recommending to the President an individual for appointment to the position If the DCI does not concur in the recommendation the Secretary of Defense may make the recommendation to the President without the DCI' s concurrence but shall include in the recommendation a statement that the Director does not concur in the recommendation NSA §106 a 50 USC 403-6 a 2 In the event of a vacancy in the position of the Director DIA the Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research or the Director of the Office of Nonproliferation and National Security now Office oflntelligence DOE the head of the department or agency having jurisdiction over the position shall consult with the DCI before appointing an individual to fill the vacancy or 2ofl2 12 6 0 0 3 51 PM CO O5 7 4 9 6 5 ii Intelligence Drrective 1 1 p http J www crns 1c gov dci PohcyNet Pages dcid New l l- l hu recommending to the President an individual to be nominated to fill the vacancy NSA §106 b 50 USC 403-6 b 3 In the event of a vacancy in the position of the Assistant Director National Security Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall provide timely notice to the DCI of the recommendation of the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation of an individual to fill the position in order that the DCI may consult with the Director FBI before the Attorney General appoints an individual to fill the vacancy NSA §106 b 3 50 USC 403-6 b 3 4 The DCI in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is required to submit each year to the Committee on foreign Intelligence of the NSC and to the appropriate congressional committees - an evaluation of the performance and the responsiveness of the National Security Agency the National Reconnaissance Office and the National Imagery and Mapping Agency in meeting their national missions NSA §105 d 50 USC 403-5 d c Staffs Committees and Advisory Groups The DCI is authorized to appoint advisory committees and to employ part-time advisory personnel as the Director deems necessary in the execution of the Director's functions consistent with the terms set forth in section 303 of the National Security Act NSA §303 50 USC 405 see also E O 12333 §1 5G The DCI shall establish appropriate staffs committees or other advisory groups to assist in the execution of the Director's responsibilities '' d Congressional Reporting RequiremeJJts 1 To the extent consistent with due regard for the protection from unauthorized disclosure of classified information relating to sensitive intelligence sources and methods or other exceptionally sensitive matters the DCI and the heads of all departments agencies and other entities of the United States Government involved in intelligence activities shall keep the intelligence committees fully and currently informed of all intelligence activities other than a covert action which are the responsibility of are engaged by or are carried out for or on behalf of any department agency or entity of the United States Government including any significant anticipated intelligence activity and any significant intelligence failure NSA §502 1 50 USC 413a l 2 To the extent consistent with due regard for the protection from unauthorized disclosure of classified information relating to sensitive intelligence sources and methods or other exceptionally sensitive matters the DCI and the heads of all departments agencies and other entities of the United States Government involved in intelligence activities shall furnish the intelligence committees any information or material concerning intelligence activities other than covert actions which is within his custody or control and which is requested by either of the intelligence committees in order to carry out its authorized functions NSA §502 2 50 USC 413a 2 3 of 12 12 6 00 3 51 PM C Q Q S 7 4 g 6 S uIntelligence Drrective DI l • mlp hwww dfus 18 gJC JPohcyNebPagesfoc1IDNew11 1-1 me • 3 To the extent consistent with due regard for the protection from unauthorized disclosure of classified information relating to sensitive intelligence sources and methods or other exceptionally sensitive matters the DCI and the heads of all departments agencies and other entities of the United States Government involved in a covert action shall keep the intelligence committees fully and currently informed of all covert actions which are the responsibility of are engaged in by or are carried out for or on behalf of any department agency or entity of the United States Government including significant failures and shall furnish to the intelligence committees any infotmation or material concerning covert actions which is in the possession custody or control of any department agency or entity of the United States Government and which is requested by either of the intelligence committees in order to carry out its authorized responsibilities NSA §503 b 50 USC 413b b e Providing and Promoting Services of Common Concern As head of the Central Intelligence Agency the DCI is charged with performing such additional services of common con em t9 elements of the intelligence community which services the Director determines can be more efficiently accomplished centrally NSA §103 d 4 50 USC 403-3 d 4 see also E O 12333 §1 5 c The DCI is responsible for promot ing the development and maintenance of services of common concern by designated intelligence organizations on behalf of the Intelligence Community f Promoting Comnion Administrative Practices The DCI is charged with instituting policies and programs in coordination with the heads of departments and agencies with elements in the Intelligence Community 1 to provide for the rotation of personnel among elements of the Intelligence ·community where appropriate and to make such rotated service a factor to be considered for promotion to senior positions and 2 to consolidate wherever possible personnel administrative and security programs to reduce the overall costs of these activities within the Intelligence Community NSA §104 f 50 USC 403-4 f g Intelligence R lated Space Activities The DCI has been assigned authorities and responsibilities under the National Space Policy Presidential Decision Directive NSC-49 14 September 1996 These include but are not limited to the following 1 The DCI and the Secretary of Defense oversee those space activities necessary for national security consistent with their respective responsibilities as set forth in the National Security Act of 1947 as amended other applicable law and Executive Order 12333 Presidential Decision Directive 49 PDD-49 ill 1 14 2 September 1996 - 2 The Secretary of Defense and the DCI are responsible for ensuring that 4ofl2 12 6 00 3 51 PM CO OS 7 4 g 6 SJ lnfeih8ence birecuve DI hl$ hwww M 18 BOM86P ilb§Ne Pag@dc1 New1 I f_f Afr defense and intelligence space activities are closely coordinated that intelligence space architectures are integrated to the maximum extent feasible and will continue to modernize and improve their respective activities to collect against and respond to changing threats environments an_d adversaries PDD-49 ill 2 3 The DCI is responsible for ensuring that the intelligence space sector provides timely information and data to support foreign defense and economic policies military operations diplomatic activities indications and warning crisis management and treaty verification and that the sectpr performs research and development related to these functions PDD-49 ID 9 a 4 The DCI is charged to work closely with the Secretary of Defense to improve the intelligence space sector's ability to support military operations worldwide PDD-49 ill 9 c 2 Analysis and Production a Analysis and Production of_National ntelligence 1 The DCI has full responsibility for the production and dissemination of _ national foreign intelligence and authority to levy analytic tasks on departmental intelligence production organizations in consultation with those organizations ensuring that appropriate mechanisms for competitive analysis are developed so that diverse points of view are considered fully and differences of judgment within the Intelligence Community are brought to the attention of national policymakers E O 123 3 §1 5 k 2 Under the direction of the National Security Council the DCI is responsible for providing national intelligence to the President to the heads of the departments and agencies of the Executive Branch to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and senior military commanders and where appropriate to the Senate and the House of Representatives and the committees thereof Such national intelligence should be timely objective independent of political considerations and based upon all sources available to the Intelligence Community NSA §103 a 50 USC 403-3 a 3 In accordance with law and relevant procedures approved by the Attorney General the DCI is responsible for giving heads of the departments and agencies access to all intelligence developed by the CIA or the staff elements of the Director of Central Intelligence reievant to the national intelligence needs of the departments and agencies E O 12333 § 1 5 r 4 The DCI is responsible for facilitating the use of national foreign intelligence products by Congress in a secure manner E O 12333 §1 5 s 5 The DCI is charged with promoting and evaluating the utility of national intelligence to consumers within the US Government - NSA §103 c 4 50 USC 403-3 c 4 6 The DCI is responsible for the development and implementation of such programs and policies as the DCI and the Secretary of Defense jointly determine 5 of 12 12 6 00 3 51 PM C OO5 7 4 g 6 5 alnief 1gence btrecuve VI hl$ hwww cms 1c gowdcbPohcyNe6Pa ebdc1Wl ewJ iJ 1-1 h necessary to review and correct deficiencies identified in the capabilities of the National Imagery and Mapping Agency to accomplish assigned national missions including support to the all-source analysis and production process The Director shall consult with the Secretary of Defense on the development and implementation of such programs and policies NSA §ll0 c 50 USC 404e c 7 The DCI is responsible for establishing unifonn criteria for the determination of relative priorities for the transmission of critical national foreign intelligence and advising the Secretary of Defense coricerning the communications requirements of the Intelligence Community for the transmission of such intelligence E O 12333 § 1 5 i · b Reserved 3 Collection a Collection of National Intelligence 1 The DCI in his capacity as head of the Intelligence Community establishes the requirements and priorities to govern the collection of national intelligence by elements of the Intelligence Community NSA § 103 c 2 50 USC 403-3 c 2 2 The DCI in his capacity as head of the Intelligence Community approves collection requirements determines collection priorities and resolves conflicts in collection priorities levied on national collection assets except as otherwise agreed with the Secretary of Defense pursuant to the direction of the President NSA §103 c 3 50 USC 403-3 c 3 NSA §111 50 USC 404f see also E O 12333 §1 S m 3 The DCI ensures the timely exploitation and dissemination of data gathered by national foreign intelligence collection means and ensures the resulting intelligence is disseminated immediately to appropriate government entities and military commands E O 12333 §1 _5 1 4 The DCI establishes mechanisms which translate national foreign intelligence objectives and priorities approved by the National Security Council into specific guidance for the Intelligence Community E O 12333 § 1 5 m 5 As Head of the Central Intelligence Agency the DCI is responsible for providing overall direction for the collection of national intelligence through human sources by elements of the Intelligence Community authorized to undertake such collection and in coordination with other agencies of the Government which are authorized to undertake such collection ensure that the most effective use is made of resources and that the risks to the United States and those involved in such collection are minimized NSA §103 d 2 50 USC 403-3 d 2 6 The DCI is responsible for providing for the development of plans and arrangements for transfer of required collection tasking authority to the Secretary of Defense when directed by the President E 0 12333 §l 5 m see also PDD-49 ill 8 t 6of 12 12 6 00 3 51 PM COO5 7 4 9 6 5 tl lnteifigence Directive i i hup hwww cms 1c 8ovktcWolicyNeUPa8e0Jc1clMew1m-1 ktr b Reserved 4 Program and Budget a Budget Preparation Reprogramming and Transfer Monitoring NFIP Implementation 1 The Director of Central Intelligence facilitates the development of an annual budget for the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States by- A developing with the advice of the program managers and departments and agencies concerned and presenting to the President the consolidated National Foreign Intelligence Program NFIP budget NSA §103 c l A 50 USC 403-3 c l A see also E O 12333 §l 5 n and B participating in his capacity as head of the Intelligence Community in the development by the Secretary of Defense of the annual budgets for the Joint Military Intelligence Program JMIP and Tactical Intelligence and Related Activities TIARA NSA §103 c l B 50 USC 403-3 c l B 2 The DCI provides guidance to the eiements of the Intelligence Community for the preparation of their annual budgets and approves such budgets before their incorporation in the National Foreign Intelligence Program NSA §104 b 50 USC 403-4 b 3 No funds made available under the National Foreign Intelligence Program may be reprogrammed by any element of the Intelligence Community without the prior approval of the DCI except in accordance with procedures issued by the DCI NSA §104 c 50 USC 403-4 c See also E O 12333 §1 S o The DCI is responsible for reviewing and approving all requests for reprogramming National Foreign Intelligence Program funds in accordance with guidelines established by the Office of Management and Budget 4 The Secretary of Defense shall consult with the DCI before reprogramming funds made available under the Joint Military Intelligence Program NSA §104 c 50 USC 403-4 c 5 The DCI with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget may transfer funds appropriated for a program within the National Foreign Intelligence Program to another such program A transfer of funds under this authority may be made only if A the funds are being transferred to an activity that is a higher priority intelligence activity 7 of 12 12 6 00 3 51 PM C OO5 7 4 9 6 5 JIntelligence B1recuve l 1 ' ' http llwww cms 1c govMcVPolicyNe@ages dC1dlNewmt-f htt B the need for funds for such activity is based on unforeseen requirements C the transfer does not involve a transfer of funds to the Reserve for Contingencies of the Central Intelligence Agency D the transfer does not involve a transfer of funds from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and E the Secretary or head of the department which contain the affected element or elements of the Intelligence Community does not object to such transfer NSA §104 d 50 USC 403-4 d 6 The DCI in accordance with procedures developed by the DCI and the heads of affected departments and agencies may transfer personnel authorized for an element of the Intelligence Conµnqnity to another such element for periods up to one year A transfer of personnel under this authority may be made only if · A the personnel are being transferred to an activity that is a higher priority i telligence activity B the need for personnel for such activity is based on unforeseen requiremen s · C the transfer does not involve a transfer of personnel from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and D the Secretary or head of the department which contain the affected element or elements of the Intelligence Community does not object to such transfer NSA §l04 d 50 USC 403-4 d 7 The DCI monitors the implementation of the National Foreign Intelligence Program and as necessary conducts program audits and evaluations E O 12333 §1 S p b Eliminating Waste and Unnecessary Duplication The DCI in his capacity as head of the Intelligence Community is charged with eliminating waste and unnecessary duplication within the Intelligence Community NSA §103 c 5 50 USC 403-3 c 5 c Overlap Between National Foreign Intelligence Programs and Department of Defense Intelligence Programs The DCI together with the Secretary of Defense is responsible for ensuring that there is no unnecessary overlap between national foreign intelligence programs and Department of Defense intelligence programs consistent with the requirement to develop competitive analysis and for providing to and obtaining from the 8 of 12 12 6 00 3 51 PM CQQ5 7 4 9 6 5 ulnfei11gence birecttve Df nttp llwww cms 1c gov1ctcbPoficyNeJPagesMc1ct New l f_f htr Secretary ofl efense all information necessary for this purpose E O 12333 §1 5 q d Narcotics Intl lligence Activities Abroad The DCI participates in the development of procedures approved by the Attorney General governing criminal narcotics intelligence activities abroad to ensure that these activities are consistent with foreign intelligence programs E O 12333 §l 5 f 5 Relationships a Coordination of Foreign Intelligence Relationships 1 Under the direction of the National Security Council and in a manner consistent with section 207 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 22 USC 3927 _ the DCI shall coordinate the relationships between elements of the Intelligence Community and the intelligence or security services of foreign governments on all matters involving intelligence related to the national security or involving intelligence acquired through clandestine means NSA §104 e 50 USC403-4 e 2 The DCI is responsible for formulating policies concerning foreign intelligence and counterintelligence arrangements with foreign governments coordinating foreign intelligence and counterintelligence relationships between agencies of the Intelligence Community and the intelligence or internal security services of foreign governments and establishing procedures governing the conduct of liaison by any department or agency with such services on narcotics activities E O 12333 §1 5 e 3 No United States intelligence information may be provided to the United Nations or any organization affiliated with the United Nations or to any officials or employees thereof unless the President certifies to the appropriate committees of Congress_J that the Director of Central Intelligence in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense has established and implemented procedures and has worked with the United Nations to ensure implementation of procedures for protecting from unauthorized disclosure United States intelligence sources and methods connected to such information NSA §112 a l 50 USC 404g a l The statute also provides a waiver provision at NSA §404g a 2 50 USC 404g a 2 b Reserved 6 Security a Protection of Intelligence Sources and Methods 1 The DCI shall protect intelligence sources and methods from unauthorized disclosure NSA §103 c 6 50 USC 403-3 c 6 2 The DCI is charged with ensuring the establishment by the Intelligence 9of12 12 6 00 3 51 PM CO OS 7 4 g 6 5 11ntelhgence buecuve DI hllplliwww cms 1c goV acbPoucyNebPageJdc ID1Gew1 D1-1 Ate Community of co on security and access standards for managing and handling foreign intelligence systems information and products E O 12333 §1 S g 3 The DCI is to ensure that programs are developed to protect intelligence sources methods and analytical procedures E O 12333 §1 5 h 4 Unless otherwise authorized by the President only the Secretaries of State Defense and Energy and the Director of Central Intelligence or the principal deputy of each may create a special access program _1For special access programs pertaining to intelligence activities including special activities but not including military operational strategic and tactical programs or intelligence sources or· methods this function will be exercised by the Director of Central Intelligence E O 12958 §4 1 and §4 4 b Classification of Imagery 1 The DCI is responsible for determining whether imagery acquired by a spac -based national·-il telligence recoQnaissance system shall no longer be kept secret in the interests of national security and foreign policy E O 12951 §2 2 In consultation with the Secretaries of State and Defense the DCI shall establish a comprehensive review of imagery from systems other than the Corona Argon and Lanyard missions with the objective of making available to the public as much imagery as possible consistent with the interests of national defense and foreign policy E O 12951 §2 7 Other a Special Activities The DCI is responsible for ensuring the implementation of special activities E O 12333 §LS d b Cou nterterrorism The DCI has been assigned specific responsibilities in Presidential Decision Directive NSC-39 21 June 1995 and Presidential Decision Directive NSC-62 22 May 1998 c Other Authorities and Responsibilities The DCl in his capacity as head of the Intelligence Community may be directed to perform other functions by the President or the National Security Council NSA §103 c 7 50 USC 403-3 c 7 C Assignment of RespQnsibility for the Execution of the DCl's Responsibilities as Head o the Inte gence Community 1 The ·Deputy Director of Central Intelligence for Community Management DDCI CM The DDCI CM shall subject to the direction of the DCI be principally responsible for executing the responsibilities of the Director set forth in subparagraphs B 1 e B l f B 2 10 of 12 12 6 00 3 51 PM ht$Mwww 81M M 8W bbhlld§lGebPij@ S IDN M B1-1 h CO OS 7 4 g 6 5 1tnfeihgence birecnve DI B 3 and B 4 above 2 DCI Discretionary Authority Notwithstanding the assignment of responsibilities set forth above the Director may assign responsibility in whole or in part to such other subordinate officials as he or she may choose 3 Implementation The officials who are assigned responsibility pursuant to this paragraph are authorized to create such mechanisms or make use of existing mechanisms within the Intelligence Community as may be appropriate for the execution of their respective responsibilities · D System of DCI Directives DCIDs 1 DCIDs There is hereby established a system of DCI Directives and subsidiary issuances which shall serve as the principal means by which the Director of Central Intelligence provides guidance policy and direction to the Intelligence Community pursuant to the· authorities cited in paragraph A All current DCIDs shall remain in force until canceled or an update is published 2 DDCI CM Responsibilities The DDCI CM shall have overall responsibility for developing such directives and subsidiary issuances for coordinating them with elements of the Intelligence Community for promulgating and disseminating them and for updating them as may be required In carrying out these functions the DDCI CM may make use of such mechanisms within the Intelligence Community as may be appropriate The DDCI CM shall issue implementing procedures for the creatioii- and coordination of DCI Directives and subsidiary issuances 3 DCI Approval The DCI or in his absence the Acting DCI shall approve all DCIDs 4 Additional References to DCI Authorities and Responsibilities The DDCI CM may amend this DCID to include references to other authorities ai id responsibilities of the Director contained in statute Executive Order or residential directive Isl George J Tenet Director of Central Intelligence 19Nov98 Date Footnotes · 1 The appropriate congressional committees for this purpose are defined in section 109 of the National Security Act to be the Select Committee on Intelligence the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on National Security of the House of Representatives NSA § 109 c 50 USC 404d c BACK 2 These excerpts discuss only the unclassified provisions of PDD-49 Readers are directed to the PDD for a complete listing of authorities and responsibilities PDD-49 III also sets out authorities and responsibilities of the Secretary of Defense the Department of Energy and ACDA with respect to National 11 of 12 12 6 00 3 51 PM Hl$ 11www 8hkit J JO d@PM18§1G@JPJM@§JJ81@1G@MBl-f il11 C OOS 7 4 9 6 S J lnieliigence birecuve DI ' '' ' Security space activities BACK 3 As used in this section the term appropriate committees of Congress means the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives NSA §112 e 50 USC 404g e BACK 4 A special access program is a program established for a specific class of classified information that imposes safeguarding and access requirements that exceed those normally required for information at the same classification level BACK IDCI Home IDCIDs IComments I CMS IIntelink Central I UNCI ASSIFIED 12 of 12 12 6 00 3 51 PM