# Department Of Defense Procedures Governing The Activities Of Dod Intelligence Components That Affect United States Persons

DECEMBER 1982
Incorporating Change 2, Effective April 26, 2017
(see DoD Directive 5148.13)
UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR POLICY

## Foreword

This DoD regulation sets forth procedures governing the activities of DoD
intelligence components that affect United States persons. It implements DoD
Directive 5240.1, and rep1aces the November 30, 1979 version of DoD Regulation
5240.1-R. It is app1icab1e to a11 DoD inte11igence components.

Executive Order 12333, "United States Inte11igence Activities," stipu1ates that certain activities of intelligence components that affect U.S: persoIis-'De governed by procedures issued by the agency head and approved by the Attorney

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                                                                 es 1 through 10, as well as Appendix A, herein
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                    Specifical1y, procedu
require approval by the Attorney General.
                                                                                          Procedures 11 through 15, while not
requiring approval by the Attorney Genera1. contain further guidance to DoD
Components in imp1ementing Executive Order 12333 as we11 as Executive Order

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12334, "President's Intelligence Oversight Board

    Accordingly, by this memorandum, these procedures are approved for use
within the Department of Defense.
                                     Heads of DoD components shall issue such
implementing instructions as may be necessary for the conduct of authorized
functions in a manner consistent with the procedures set forth herein.

This regulation is effective immediately.

## Table Of Contents

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The definitions and Procedures 1-10 were removed 8/8/2016 as a result of the publication of DoD Manual 5240.01.

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| TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                   |   3 |
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| REFERENCES                                                          |   6 |
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| DEFINITIONS                                                         |   7 |
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| CHAPTER 1 - PROCEDURE 1.  GENERAL PROVISIONS                        |  13 |
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| C1.1.  APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE                                      |  13 |
| C1.2.  SCOPE                                                        |  13 |
| C1.3.  INTERPRETATION                                               |  14 |
| C1.4.  EXCEPTIONS TO POLICY                                         |  14 |
| C1.5.  AMENDMENT                                                    |  14 |
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| CHAPTER 2 - PROCEDURE 2.  COLLECTION OF INFORMATION ABOUT           |     |
| UNITED STATES PERSONS                                               |     |
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| C2.1.  APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE                                      |  15 |
| C2.2.  EXPLANATION OF UNDEFINED TERMS                               |  15 |
| C2.3.  TYPES OF INFORMATION THAT MAY BE COLLECTED ABOUT             |     |
| UNITED STATES PERSONS                                               |     |
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| C2.4.  GENERAL CRITERIA GOVERNING THE MEANS USED TO COLLECT         |     |
| INFORMATION ABOUT UNITED STATES PERSONS                             |     |
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| C2.5.  SPECIAL LIMITATION ON THE COLLECTION OF FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE |     |
| WITHIN THE UNITED STATES                                            |     |
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| CHAPTER 3 - PROCEDURE 3.  RETENTION OF INFORMATION ABOUT            |     |
| UNITED STATES PERSONS                                               |     |
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| C3.1.  APPLICABILITY                                                |  20 |
| C3.2.  EXPLANATION OF UNDEFINED TERMS                               |  20 |
| C3.3.  CRITERIA FOR RETENTION                                       |  20 |
| C3.4.  ACCESS AND RETENTION                                         |  21 |
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| CHAPTER 4 - PROCEDURE 4.  DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ABOUT        |     |
| UNITED STATES PERSONS                                               |     |
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| C4.1.  APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE                                      |  22 |
| C4.2.  CRITERIA FOR DISSEMINATION                                   |  22 |
| C4.3.  OTHER DISSEMINATION                                          |  23 |
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## Table Of Contents, Continued

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CHAPTER 10 - PROCEDURE 10.  UNDISCLOSED PARTICIPATION IN ORGANIZATIONS
49 C10.1.  APPLICABILITY
49
    C10.2.  EXPLANATION OF UNDEFINED TERMS
49
    C10.3.  PROCEDURES FOR UNDISCLOSED PARTICIPATION
50
    C10.4.  DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT
53 CHAPTER 11 - PROCEDURE 11.  CONTRACTING FOR GOODS AND SERVICES
54 C11.1.  APPLICABILITY
54
    C11.2.  PROCEDURES
54
    C11.3.  EFFECT OF NONCOMPLIANCE
55 CHAPTER 12 - PROCEDURE 12.  PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES
56 C12.1.  APPLICABILITY
56
    C12.2.  PROCEDURES
56 CHAPTER 13 - PROCEDURE 13.  EXPERIMENTATION ON HUMAN SUBJECTS FOR INTELLIGENCE PURPOSES
58 C13.1.  APPLICABILITY
58
    C13.2.  EXPLANATION OF UNDEFINED TERMS
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    C13.3.  PROCEDURES
58 CHAPTER 14 - PROCEDURE 14.  EMPLOYEE CONDUCT
60 C14.1.  APPLICABILITY
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    C14.2.  PROCEDURES
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CHAPTER 15 - PROCEDURE 15.  IDENTIFYING, INVESTIGATING, AND REPORTING QUESTIONABLE ACTIVITIES
62 C15.1.  APPLICABILITY
62
    C15.2.  EXPLANATION OF UNDEFINED TERMS
62
    C15.3.  PROCEDURES
62

## References

(a)  Executive Order 12333, "United States Intelligence Activities," December 4, 1981 (b)  Public Law 95-511, "Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978" (c)  DoD Directive 5200.29, "DoD Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)
Survey Program," February 12, 1975
(d)  Chapters 105 and 119 of title 18, United States Code (e)  Public Law 73-416, "Communications Act of 1934," Section 605 (f)  Sections 801-840 of title 10, United States Code, "Uniform Code of Military
Justice"
(g)  Agreement Between the Deputy Secretary of Defense and Attorney General, April 5,
1979
(h)  Executive Order 12198, "Prescribing Amendments to the Manual for
Courts-Martial, United States, 1969," March 12, 1980
(i)  DoD Directive 5525.5, "DoD Cooperation with Civilian Law Enforcement Officials,"
March 22, 1982
(j)  DoD Directive 5000.11, "Data Elements and Data Codes Standardization Program,"
December 7, 1964
(k)  DoD Directive 5000.19, "Policies for the Management and Control of Information
Requirements," March 12, 1976

## C11.  Chapter 11 Procedure 11.   Contracting For Goods And Services C11.1.  Applicability

This procedure applies to contracting or other arrangements with United States persons for the procurement of goods and services by DoD intelligence components within the United States.   This procedure does not apply to contracting with government entities, or to the enrollment of individual students in academic institutions.   The latter situation is governed by Procedure 10.

## C11.2.  Procedures

C11.2.1.  Contracts with Academic Institutions.   DoD intelligence components may enter into a contract for goods or services with an academic institution only if prior to the making of the contract, the intelligence component has disclosed to appropriate officials of the academic institution the fact of sponsorship by a DoD intelligence component.

C11.2.2.  Contracts with Commercial Organizations, Private Institutions, and Individuals.   Contracting by or for a DoD intelligence component with commercial organizations, private institutions, or private individuals within the United States may be done without revealing the sponsorship of the intelligence component if:
C11.2.2.1.  The contract is for published material available to the general public or for routine goods or services necessary for the support of approved activities, such as credit cards, car rentals, travel, lodging, meals, rental of office space or apartments, and other items incident to approved activities; or C11.2.2.2.  There is a written determination by the Secretary or the Under Secretary of a Military Department, the Director of the National Security Agency, the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, or the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) that the sponsorship of a DoD intelligence component must be concealed to protect the activities of the DoD intelligence component concerned.

## C11.3.  Effect Of Noncompliance

No contract shall be void or voidable for failure to comply with this procedure.

## C12.  Chapter 12 Procedure 12.   Provision Of Assistance To Law Enforcement Authorities C12.1.  Applicability

This procedure applies to the provision of assistance by DoD intelligence components to law enforcement authorities.   It incorporates the specific limitations on such assistance contained in E.O. 12333 (reference (a)), together with the general limitations and approval requirements of DoD Directive 5525.5 (reference (i)).

## C12.2.  Procedures

C12.2.1.  Cooperation with Law Enforcement Authorities.   Consistent with the limitations contained in DoD Directive 5525.5 (reference (i)), and paragraph C12.2.2., below, DoD intelligence components are authorized to cooperate with law enforcement authorities for the purpose of:
C12.2.1.1.  Investigating or preventing clandestine intelligence activities by foreign powers, international narcotics activities, or international terrorist activities;
C12.2.1.2.  Protecting DoD employees, information, property, and facilities;
and C12.2.1.3.  Preventing, detecting, or investigating other violations of law.

C12.2.2.  Types of Permissible Assistance.   DoD intelligence components may provide the following types of assistance to law enforcement authorities:
C12.2.2.1.  Incidentally acquired information reasonably believed to indicate a violation of Federal law shall be provided in accordance with the procedures adopted pursuant to section 1.7(a) of E.O. 12333 (reference (a));
C12.2.2.2.  Incidentially acquired information reasonably believed to indicate a violation of State, local, or foreign law may be provided in accordance with procedures adopted by the Heads of DoD Components;
C12.2.2.3.  Specialized equipment and facilities may be provided to Federal law enforcement authorities, and, when lives are endangered, to State and local law enforcement authorities, provided such assistance is consistent with, and has been approved by an official authorized pursuant to, Enclosure 3 of DoD Directive 5525.5 (reference (i)); and C12.2.2.4.  Personnel who are employees of DoD intelligence components may be assigned to assist Federal law enforcement authorities, and, when lives are endangered, State and local law enforcement authorities, provided such use is consistent with, and has been approved by an official authorized pursuant to, Enclosure 4 of DoD Directive 5525.5 (reference (i)).   Such official shall ensure that the General Counsel of the providing DoD Component concurs in such use.

C12.2.2.5.  Assistance may be rendered to law enforcement agencies and security services of foreign governments or international organizations in accordance with established policy and applicable Status of Forces Agreements; provided, that DoD intelligence components may not request or participate in activities of such agencies undertaken against United States persons that would not be permitted such components under these procedures.

## C13.  Chapter 13 Procedure 13.   Experimentation On Human Subjects For Intelligence Purposes C13.1.  Applicability

This procedure applies to experimentation on human subjects if such experimentation is conducted by or on behalf of a DoD intelligence component.   This procedure does not apply to experimentation on animal subjects.

## C13.2.  Explanation Of Undefined Terms

C13.2.1.  Experimentation in this context means any research or testing activity involving human subjects that may expose such subjects to the possibility of permanent or temporary injury (including physical or psychological damage and damage to the reputation of such persons) beyond the risks of injury to which such subjects are ordinarily exposed in their daily lives.

C13.2.2.  Experimentation is conducted on behalf of a DoD intelligence component if it is conducted under contract to that component or to another DoD Component for the benefit of the intelligence component or at the request of such a component regardless of the existence of a contractual relationship.

C13.2.3.  Human subjects in this context includes any person whether or not such person is a United States person.

## C13.3.  Procedures

C13.3.1.  Experimentation on human subjects conducted by or on behalf of a DoD
intelligence component may be undertaken only with the informed consent of the subject, in accordance with guidelines issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, setting out conditions that safeguard the welfare of such subjects.

C13.3.2.  DoD intelligence components may not engage in or contract for experimentation on human subjects without approval of the Secretary or Deputy Secretary of Defense, or the Secretary or Under Secretary of a Military Department, as appropriate.

## C14.  Chapter 14 Procedure 14.   Employee Conduct C14.1.  Applicability

This procedure sets forth the responsibilities of employees of DoD intelligence components to conduct themselves in accordance with this Regulation and other applicable policy.   It also provides that DoD intelligence components shall ensure, as appropriate, that these policies and guidelines are made known to their employees.

## C14.2.  Procedures

C14.2.1.  Employee Responsibilities.   Employees shall conduct intelligence activities only pursuant to, and in accordance with, Executive Order 12333 (reference (a)) and this Regulation.   In conducting such activities, employees shall not exceed the authorities granted the employing DoD intelligence component by law; Executive order, including E.O. 12333 (reference (a)), and applicable DoD Directives.

## C14.2.2.  Familiarity With Restrictions

C14.2.2.1.  Each DoD intelligence component shall familiarize its personnel with the provisions of E.O. 12333 (reference (a)), this Regulation, and any instructions implementing this Regulation that apply to the operations and activities of such component.   At a minimum, such familiarization shall contain:
C14.2.2.1.1.  Applicable portions of Procedures 1 through 4;
C14.2.2.1.2.  A summary of other procedures that pertains to collection techniques that are, or may be, employed by the DoD intelligence component concerned; and C14.2.2.1.3.  A statement of individual employee reporting responsibility under Procedure 15.

C14.2.2.2.  The Assistant to the Secretary of Defense (Intelligence Oversight)
(ATSD(IQ)) and each Inspector General responsible for a DoD intelligence component shall ensure, as part of their inspections, that procedures are in effect that will achieve the objectives set forth in subparagraph C14.2.2.1., above.

C14.2.3.  Responsibilities of the Heads of DoD Components.   The Heads of DoD
Components that constitute, or contain, DoD intelligence components shall:
C14.2.3.1.  Ensure that all proposals for intelligence activities that may be unlawful, in whole or in part, or may be contrary to applicable Executive Branch or DoD policy are referred to the General Counsel responsible for such component.

C14.2.3.2.  Ensure that no adverse action is taken against any employee because the employee reports activities pursuant to Procedure 15.

C14.2.3.3.  Impose such sanctions as may be appropriate upon any employee who violates the provisions of this Regulation or any instruction promulgated thereunder.

C14.2.3.4.  In any case involving serious or continuing breaches of security by either DoD or non-DoD employees, recommend to the Secretary of Defense appropriate investigative actions.

C14.2.3.5.  Ensure that the General Counsel and Inspector General with responsibility for the component, as well as the General Counsel, DoD, and the ATSD(IO), have access to all information concerning the intelligence activities of that component necessary to perform their oversight responsibilities.

C14.2.3.6.  Ensure that employees cooperate fully with the Intelligence Oversight Board and its representatives.

## C15.  Chapter 15 Procedure 15.   Identifying, Investigating, And Reporting Qustionable Activities C15.1.  Applicability

This procedure provides for the identification, investigation, and reporting of questionable intelligence activities.

## C15.2.  Explanation Of Undefined Terms

C15.2.1.  The term "questionable activity," as used herein, refers to any conduct that constitutes, or is related to, an intelligence activity that may violate the law, any Executive order or Presidential directive, including E.O. 12333 (reference (a)), or applicable DoD policy, including this Regulation.

C15.2.2.  The terms "General Counsel" and "Inspector General," as used herein, refer, unless otherwise specified, to any General Counsel or Inspector General with responsibility for one or more DoD intelligence components.   Unless otherwise indicated, the term "Inspector General" shall also include the ATSD(IO).

## C15.3.  Procedures C15.3.1.  Identification

C15.3.1.1.  Each employee shall report any questionable activity to the General Counsel or Inspector General for the DoD intelligence component concerned, or to the General Counsel, DoD, or ATSD(IO).

C15.3.1.2.  Inspectors General, as part of their inspection of DoD intelligence components, and General Counsels, as part of their oversight responsibilities shall seek to determine if such components are involved in any questionable activities.   If such activities have been or are being undertaken, the matter shall be investigated under paragraph C15.3.2., below.   If such activities have been undertaken, but were not reported, the Inspector General shall also ascertain the reason for such failure and recommend appropriate corrective action.

C15.3.1.3.  Inspectors General, as part of their oversight responsibilities, shall, as appropriate, ascertain whether any organizations, staffs, or offices within their respective jurisdictions, but not otherwise specifically identified as DoD intelligence components, are being used for foreign intelligence or counterintelligence purposes to which Part 2 of E.O. 12333 (reference (a)), applies, and, if so, shall ensure the activities of such components are in compliance with this Regulation and applicable DoD policy.

C15.3.1.4.  Inspectors General, as part of their inspection of DoD intelligence components, shall ensure that procedures exist within such components for the reporting of questionable activities, and that employees of such components are aware of their responsibilities to report such activities.

## C15.3.2.  Investigation

C15.3.2.1.  Each report of a questionable activity shall be investigated to the extent necessary to determine the facts and assess whether the activity is legal and is consistent with applicable policy.

C15.3.2.2.  When appropriate, questionable activities reported to a General Counsel shall be referred to the corresponding Inspector General for investigation, and if reported to an Inspector General, shall be referred to the corresponding General Counsel to determine whether the activity is legal and consistent with applicable policy.   Reports made to the DoD General Counsel or the ATSD(IO) may be referred, after consultation between these officials, to the appropriate Inspector General and General Counsel for investigation and evaluation.

C15.3.2.3.  Investigations shall be conducted expeditiously.   The officials responsible for these investigations may, in accordance with established procedures, obtain assistance from within the component concerned, or from other DoD Components, when necessary, to complete such investigations in a timely manner.

C15.3.2.4.  To complete such investigations, General Counsels and Inspectors General shall have access to all relevant information regardless of classification or compartmentation.

## C15.3.3.  Reports

C15.3.3.1.  Each General Counsel and Inspector General shall report immediately to the General Counsel, DoD, and the ATSD(IO) questionable activities of a serious nature.

C15.3.3.2.  Each General Counsel and Inspector General shall submit to the ATSD(IO) a quarterly report describing those activities that come to their attention during the quarter reasonably believed to be illegal or contrary to Executive order or Presidential directive, or applicable DoD policy; and actions taken with respect to such activities.   The reports shall also include significant oversight activities undertaken during the quarter and any suggestions for improvements in the oversight system. Separate, joint, or consolidated reports may be submitted.   These reports should be prepared in accordance with DoD Directive 5000.11 (reference (j)).

C15.3.3.3.  All reports made pursuant to subparagraphs C15.3.3.1., and C15.3.3.2., above, which involve a possible violation of Federal criminal law shall be considered by the General Counsel concerned in accordance with the procedures adopted pursuant to section 1.7(a) of E.O. 12333 (reference (a)).

C15.3.3.4.  The General Counsel, DoD, and the ATSD(IO) may review the findings of other General Counsels and Inspectors General with respect to questionable activities.

C15.3.3.5.  The ATSD(IO) and the General Counsel, DoD, shall report in a timely manner to the White House Intelligence Oversight Board all activities that come to their attention that are reasonably believed to be illegal or contrary to Executive order or Presidential directive.   They will also advise appropriate officials of the Office of the Secretary of Defense of such activities.

C15.3.3.6.  These reporting requirements are exempt from format approval and licensing in accordance with paragraph VII.G. of Enclosure 3 to DoD Directive 5000.19 (reference (k)).