## Directive


NUMBER 5205.12
November 14, 2008
Incorporating Change 2, Effective October 1, 2020

USD(I&S) SUBJECT:
Military Intelligence Program (MIP)

References: See Enclosure 1
1.  PURPOSE.  This Directive:
a.  Establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for the MIP in accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5143.01 (Reference (a)) to provide visibility into Defense Intelligence resource data and capabilities and to create a means for effectively assessing Defense Intelligence capabilities.  This structure supports a capability portfolio framework and enables the Department of Defense to evaluate the strategic balance among requirements, resources, technical capacity, and human skills within the MIP and between the MIP and the National Intelligence Program (NIP), as appropriate.

b.  Incorporates and cancels Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandums (References (b) and
(c)) and DoDD 5205.9 (Reference (d)).

2.  APPLICABILITY.  This Directive applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components"). 3.  DEFINITIONS.  These terms and their definitions are for the purposes of this Directive. Acronyms are defined in the Glossary.

a.  MIP.  The MIP consists of programs, projects, or activities that support the Secretary of Defense's intelligence, counterintelligence, and related intelligence responsibilities.  This includes those intelligence and counterintelligence programs, projects, or activities that provide capabilities to meet warfighters' operational and tactical requirements more effectively.  The term excludes capabilities associated with a weapons system whose primary mission is not intelligence.  The term "MIP" replaces the terms "Joint Military Intelligence Program (JMIP)"

and "Tactical Intelligence and Related Activities (TIARA)."  This term and its definition are nominated for inclusion in the next edition of Joint Publication 1-02 (Reference (e)).


b.  MIP Components.  The OSD; Military Departments; the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM); the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); the National Geospatial-
Intelligence Agency (NGA); the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO); and the National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS).

c.  MIP Component Manager.  The individual assigned by either this Directive, the Secretary of a Military Department, or the Commander, USSOCOM, who is responsible for managing MIP
resources within his or her respective MIP Component in accordance with Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (USD(I&S)) guidance and policy.


4.  POLICY.  It is DoD policy that:
a.  DoD intelligence, counterintelligence, and intelligence-related resources and manpower shall be planned, programmed, and funded through either:

(1)  The NIP, as defined in Executive Order 12333 (Reference (f)) and section 401 of title
50, United States Code (U.S.C.), also known as the National Security Act of 1947 (Reference (g)); or

(2)  The MIP.

b.  References in DoD issuances to the JMIP and the TIARA Program shall be taken as references to the MIP.

c.  Legislatively mandated MIP resource reductions will be coordinated with the USD(I&S)
and Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, Department of Defense (USD(C)/CFO).


d.  MIP capabilities, resources, and issues shall be reviewed by the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Integration Council (ISRIC) (established by section 426 of title 10, U.S.C. (Reference (h))) or other oversight organizations as directed by the USD(I&S).

e.  The MIP shall reflect the relevant elements of the guidance documents issued by the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), the Office of Management and Budget, and OSD.

5.  RESPONSIBILITIES.  See Enclosure 2. 6.  INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS.  Intelligence continuity plans, including all response mechanisms and reporting requirements referred to in this Directive, are exempt from licensing in accordance with Paragraph 1.b.(3) of Volume 1 of DoD Manual 8910.01 (Reference (i)).


7.  RELEASABILITY.  **Cleared for public release.**  This directive is available on the Directives Division Website at https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/. 8.  SUMMARY OF CHANGE 2.  This administrative change updates the title of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security in accordance with Public Law 116-92 (Reference (j)). 9.  EFFECTIVE DATE.  This Directive is effective November 14, 2008. Enclosures
1.  References

2.  Responsibilities

Glossary

## Enclosure 1 References

(a) DoD Directive 5143.01, "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security
(USD(I&S))," October 24, 2014, as amended
(b) Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, "Establishment of the Military Intelligence
Program," September 1, 2005 (hereby canceled)
(c) Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, "USD(I) Authorities for the Military
Intelligence Program," December 20, 2005 (hereby canceled)
(d) DoD Directive 5205.9, "Joint Military Intelligence Program (JMIP)," April 7, 1995 (hereby
canceled)
(e) Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, "DoD Dictionary of Military and
Associated Terms," current edition
(f)
Executive Order 12333, "United States Intelligence Activities," as amended
(g) Title 50, United States Code (also known as The National Security Act of 1947), as
amended
(h) Sections 164 and 426 of title 10, United States Code
(i)
DoD Manual 8910.01, Volume 1, "DoD Information Collections Manual:  Procedures for
DoD Internal Information Collections," June 30, 2014, as amended
(j)
Public Law 116-92, "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020," December 20, 2019
(k) DoD 7000.14-R, "Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations (FMRs),"
Volumes 1-15, date varies by volume
(l)
DoD Directive 7045.14, "The Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Process," January 25, 2013, as amended


## Enclosure 2 Responsibilities

1.  USD(I&S).  The USD(I&S) shall:
a.  Provide MIP governance and oversight through a structured business process. b.  Act as the MIP Executive and principal proponent for MIP policies and resources to the Secretary of Defense and the DNI.

c.  Issue planning guidance for MIP activities in accordance with the priorities established by the Department of Defense and in consonance with Intelligence Community guidance issued by the DNI.

d.  Guide and oversee the development of the MIP portion of the President's budget in coordination with the USD(C)/CFO, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Director, Program Analysis and Evaluation (PA&E), consistent with the guidance in DoD 7000.14-R and the responsibilities outlined in DoDD 7045.14 (References (k) and (l)).  Coordinate with the Heads of other DoD Components as appropriate, and include the DNI in the development of the MIP.

e.  Issue detailed procedures governing the MIP process and timelines associated with the annual MIP program and budget development, reprogramming, and other planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) requirements.

f.  Develop and publish the Congressional Justification book.  Consolidate, promote, and defend the MIP budget and supplemental submissions, including those from all MIP
Components.

g.  Ensure that DoD intelligence activities complement and are compatible with NIP
activities.

h.  Approve the addition or deletion of programs, functions, and activities to and from the MIP.

i.  Approve proposed resource changes affecting MIP capabilities, program, and projects throughout the PPBE process in coordination with the Director, PA&E, and with the concurrence of the USD(C)/CFO, when:

(1)  The proposed realignment of resources from the MIP exceeds 20 percent or $10
million for a project, whichever is less; or


(2)  The proposed realignment of resources within the MIP exceeds the reprogramming thresholds established in Reference (k).  The MIP Executive shall discuss with MIP Component Managers any adjustment to the thresholds for MIP projects of interest.



j.  Convene the ISRIC as described in Reference (h), as appropriate, to review MIP projects and activities.

k.  Invite other non-member organizations to participate in the ISRIC, as appropriate.

l.  Serve as the MIP Component Manager for the OSD, with responsibilities as described in section 8 of this enclosure.

2.  DIRECTOR, DIA.  The Director, DIA, under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(I&S), shall:
a.  Be the MIP Component Manager for the DIA, with responsibilities as described in section
8 of this enclosure.


b.  Be the resource sponsor for the Combatant Commanders.  In that role the Director will ensure that any realignment of resources that affects the Combatant Commanders will be coordinated with the affected Combatant Commanders, consistent with section 164 of Reference (h).

3.  DIRECTOR, NGA.  The Director, NGA, under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(I&S), shall be the MIP Component Manager for the NGA, with responsibilities as described in section 8 of this enclosure.

4.  DIRECTOR, NRO.  The Director, NRO, shall be the MIP Component Manager for the NRO, with responsibilities as described in section 8 of this enclosure. 5.  DIRECTOR, NSA/CSS.  The Director, NSA/CSS, under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(I&S), shall be the MIP Component Manager for the NSA/CSS, with responsibilities as described in section 8 of this enclosure. 6.  SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS AND COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS.  The Secretaries of the Military Departments and the Commandant of the Marine Corps shall designate managers for their respective MIP Components, with responsibilities as described in section 8 of this enclosure.

7.  COMMANDER, USSOCOM.  The Commander, USSOCOM, shall designate a MIP Component Manager for USSOCOM, with responsibilities as described in section 8 of this enclosure. 8.  MIP COMPONENT MANAGERS.  The MIP Component Managers shall serve as the MIP Components' primary lead for implementing or managing the implementation of MIP-related policies and processes.  These policies and processes include, but are not limited to:
a.  Respond to guidance from the USD(I&S) or designee and contribute to the development of such guidance.

b.  Conform to the requirements prescribed by Reference (k).



c.  Identify and designate all MIP resources in databases, as required, throughout the PPBE
process.

d.  Add or remove programs, functions, and activities to and from the MIP, in accordance with paragraph 1.h. of this enclosure.

e.  Realign resources, in accordance with paragraph 1.i. of this enclosure.

f.  Monitor performance of doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel and readiness, and facilities for assigned tasks as they pertain to the MIP.

g.  Serve as members of the ISRIC.

GLOSSARY
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
DoDD
DoD directive
DNI
Director of National Intelligence


ISRIC
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Integration Council


JMIP
Joint Military Intelligence Program


MIP
Military Intelligence Program


NGA
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
NIP
National Intelligence Program
NRO
National Reconnaissance Office
NSA/CSS
National Security Agency/Central Security Service


PA&E
Program Analysis and Evaluation
PPBE
planning, programming, budgeting, and execution


TIARA
Tactical Intelligence and Related Activities


U.S.C.
United States Code
USD(C)/CFO Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller/Chief Financial Officer,
Department of Defense
USD(I&S)
Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security
USSOCOM
United States Special Operations Command