* ‘ -Charter of U.S Army Intelligence Support’ Activity (U) 2 UD: Purpose. ‘To establish policies: ‘and procedures for the. administration, operations,. and oversight: of the U. So “Army Intelligence. Support: Activity (USAISA). “20 (U) References. See Annex A - References. 3. (U) Definitions. The definitions contained -in references a.l, c.le, and c.26, Annex A, should be consulted to define “* terms used in this Charter. . 4. (U) Responsibilities. a Pe a. (U) The Following responsibilities are established in “addition. to shose approval ‘and oversight responsibilities articulated in paragraphs 8 and 11, respectiveiy. .(1) .(U) - The Secretary of the Army (SA). exercises _ _-general supervision over atrte Army: intel }igence activities and Le special operat ce oS a, . .
(2) (U) The’ Army General Counsel (AGC) is the primary advisor to the. SA with, regard ta alt USAISA activities: and administration which. raise ques Stirs of legality and’. propriety. The AGE will review any. future proposed’ changes. £o ‘this Charter and any requests “for: exceptions to current policy. (3) (U) The Assistant Chief -of Staff for Intelligence (ACSI) will: ly) aa. H Exercise ‘Army Staff ‘responsibility for the intelligence support activities and administration of USAISA; bb. . (U) Ensure that. all USAISA oersonnel. comply with this Charter and other directives and regulations governing USAISA activities; soe cc. CU). Report suspected violations. and. raise legal, “~N propriety, and policy questions to. the SA or ‘the acc. (4) (U) The “Deputy. Chier- of ‘Staff for Operations 5 . . “and Plans (DCSOPS) will: . \ <a Exercise Arey: Staft Fesponsivitity for thie “Sperational ‘support activities. ‘of USAISA thru Kost; ee ~ -e- . ee eee
bb. ~(v) Report. suspected: violations and raise legal, -. propriety, and policy questions to. the ACSI, the AGC, or’ the SA. “(5) (U) > The Cdr, USAISA Willis 80° aa. (U)- Ensure that the ACSI and DCSOPS- are fully and currently informed on all aspects of USAISA; bb. (U) MHaintain. a file documenting all activities and their written authorization; . Ce. (#) Establish written operational and administrative POperations, administration,. controls over projects logistics, funding, and support. 5. (U) Command Relationship. - USAISA is a Field Operating Agency of Headquarters, Department of the Army under the . o operational control of the ACSI.
7. (WU) General Policies.. a. A All USAISA activities will be conducted in strict accordance with all applicable Federal ‘statutes, Executive Orders, Executive Branch directives,,. DCI directives, and. DOD, DIA,-and DA policies ‘and regulations. Requests for exceptions to policy will be submitted in accordance with applicable. . directives and regulations. All exceptions requiring Sa waiver will be submitted trough the AGC. be. pursued in a “Fesponsible | manner that’ is. consistent with the Constitution and respectful of the Principles upon which “the United’ States, was founded.
.d. (U} USAISA functions which are’authorized within’ t 8. . (U) Approval Authorities a os t his Charter.” ra : ‘ Will engége only in those activities cr
go eae (UW) ALL USAISA operations will be submitted, wee scoordinated, and: approved. in accordance with this paragraph and paragraph ‘9. C.,. ‘below. . a 7 a . eo cag be GB) ~ Operational Support. In acéordancé with: paragraph 8-d., below, all operational support* Ywill be forwarded to the ACSI and “coordinated with the DCSOPS in accordance with internal Army Staff procedures. y will be developed and coordirated an strict compliance with DOD, DIA, and DCI directives. soe ? - (2) “CS In accordance with paragraph -8.d. below,
d. (U) SA/CSA Review and Approval. which the DCSOPS/ACSI determine may involve: aa. (UW) A report to Congress pursuant to the War Powers Resolution (P.L. 93-148); bb. Ya dd. (UU) Questions of policy or propriety; (ZB) ee. ff. (U) An exception to policy or regulation requiring Secretariat or higher waiver; 2 gg. (U) Engagement in or support of activities undertaken pursuant to the authority of paragraph 7.c. adove; ne os terre certain «ean _ = ¥-
(2) (U) All aetivities which require SA anproval will be suomitted throu the &5C. wGuidelines. CS) a. (JS) The ACSI will preeare, and coordinate with th ony sho yobjecti-ves DCSOPS, annual guidelines stating & priorities of USAISA activities in furtnerenc2 So oTP tha anni? suiteiines preps .tein - pay process, the ACSI with DCSUPS coordination will review and evaluate past USAISA activities.§ 2. ow om - 8 MEM e Oe “tur secgnci
~USAISA will not engage in any activity beyond the , _ scope of a properly approved tasking without. the express approval of the’ ACSI who shall. evaluate any amended tasking. pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 8, above: ‘d. (U). The Cdr, USAISA, will ensure that a training program is instituted and maintained. The Cdr, USAISA, will ’ of . ‘prepare an annual training program, including essential skills to be taught, costs to be incurres, facilities to be used, and submit it to the ACSI for approval prior to implementation of the. program. : “CS no e. (WW) . Aa OACSI/ODCSOFS stsff coordination element will >to. coordinate be established (ERR 5 nat a 8 all taskings of. USAISA. | This elemdnt will also provide stare | i supervision of USAISA, and monitor its activities for the ACSI and. esors,
. ° ee . eee bre . a . os . . tee Pa B esrteng wag 10. (U) Administrative and Hanagement. a. (Uj Personnel. — ; . . ; mt le + . . and ” . - Oe So - .% + (4) (fh) Personnel’ administration: matters will be .. addressed @% the Cdr, USAISAL Tot, . 10." 7
(2) (3) (S) Personnel selection, testing, and recruitment: v) . , (4) i, The personnel strength of USAISA will be authorized ina classified Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) indicating spaces requiring SCI access. Security a eG Te gee tet aoe © iv (1) (By Security, counterintelligence, and operational security (OPSEC) Support will be provided by INSCOM. Support requirements: will be coordinated through ACSI. Ll
~O2)> aoe wes PTE requirements will: be coordinated 7 vith. niscom. (3) oa USAISA “win, as ‘necesSary, improve its, operational ‘security These billets will: be managed: by the Special “Security Group, INSCOM. c. (U) Logistios and Procurement. - Or) (U) “All procurements will he conducted through an appropriate procur ing. activity and Will, comply with the Defense “Aequisition Regulations. > Te) (2) @. - USAISA, logistic. and. procurement activities will, be managed through the appropriate. offices at, DARCOM and _INScOM. and-- -in- accordance with their - procedures ‘and ‘regulations.
be maintained in (5) ‘2 USAISA will forward to OACSI for coordination, / as aopropriate, with ODCSOPS requirements 13
(6). Yh ‘Sqif- service, supp s: and: other services wild. be’ purchased (7) Os) Equipment maintenance support may be of Intelligence d.- ‘ciscal Management. la. “ » All disbursement of funds will adhere to AR 38]-141 and will be subject to audit. on a quarterly basis by the: “conperotier of. “the. Aemy,
(2) 4) USAISA finance and accounting support will be provided by the INSCOM Resource Manager Ft e. (U) Budget Review. a) F (2) °(U) Unless otherwise authorized by law, no funds may be made available to USAISA through transfer, “reprogramming, or other means for any intelligence] activity other than as previously justified
to Congress unless the DCI or the SecDef has notified the House and Senate Inteiligence and Appdropriations Committees of the intent to make sucn funds available for sucn activity. The SA shall be notified of each proposed notification to be instituted through the DCI or SecDef. (3) (U) A semi-annual budget execution review will be conducted by the ACSI and OCSOPS or their designated representatives to ensure compliance with budget guidance, law, regulations, and adjust tne USAISA to current priorities. - . (U) Administration. ) (3) (U) Non-judicial and judicial punishments will be handled in accordance with the UCMJ and applicable Army oe we ek
regulations. Special Court Martial convening authority will be exercised by the Cdr, USAISA. General Courts Martial convening authority will be exercised by the CC, INSCOM. h. (U) Legal. The SJA, INSCOH-will serve as the primary advisor to the USAISA for both its intelligence anc legal Operational support activities and its administration. Matters for which SA or AGC review is reauired oursuant to this - Charter shall first be coordinated with and reviewed by the SJa, TESCOM. 17 JW
Ll. (U) . Oversight Responsibilities. a. (U) The SA/CSA will: (1) (WU) “Receive from the ACSI a monthly report which shall have the concurrence of the DCSOPS on both the status of activities engaged in by USAISA and any significant admini- strative or fiscal probdlems. (2) -(U) Ensure that the AGC, DAIG, Comptroller of the Army, and other appropriate oversight offices have complete access to and assistance from JSAISA in fulfilling their respective oversight functions. (U) The AGC will: ion (1) CU) Provide legal and dolicy advice, as aoprosriste. (2) (U) Conduct other oversight activities as assigned by the SA or’ as otherwise deemed necessary and cappropriate by the AGC. - | ce. -(U) ‘The DAIG will ensure that all aspects of USAISA ‘are inspected annually. - | te ee eo ree ae eee ee ee ee
-d. (WU). The ACSI in ‘coordination with thé DCSOPS will: (1) (U) Ensure that all. activities of USAISA, as well as its administration, comply with all relevant statutes, _policies, and procedures; (2) (2) Ensure: that all. USAISA activities are. (3) (U) Ensure, in coordination with OCLL,. that. -all congressional committees ‘having pertinent legislative or appropriations Oversight responsibilities are kept fully and currently informed of USAISA activities in accordance with applicable Statutes, cxecutive Orders, and DOD directives. and regulations. (4) (U) Ensure that the SA and the CSA are informed Of (abl ‘congressional notiffeatioas and of any ‘significant 7 responses to.those notifications. “1g. °
ANNEX A.- References a. (UY Statutes, Executive Orders, and: Directives 1. CU) 50.U.$.C..G 413, subject: “Congressional Oversight ‘Reports. to Congressional Committes of Current and - Proposed Activities. 2. (U).. Executive Order 12333, subject: United States Intelligence Activities,. dated 4 December 1981. oo, . (U) Executive: Order 12356, .subject: National Security ‘tafermatiog. dated 1 ‘August - 1982. : . 8. (VU) ‘JCS: Publication: No. 1, Subject: -Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms , dated 1 June 1979. be. (U) “authorities - L. (U) Chietl of Staff Memoeranduin, dated. 29 January 1981, directed that operational control’of the activity — pending resolution of other plafined JCS and OSD actions be exercised by the ACSI, DA. 2. (U) USAISA was organized by United States Army Intelligc-se Command .(USAINSCOM) Order 8-1, ‘dated..3 March. 1981, dad ite is assigned to USAINSCOM © ne . (U) Deputy. Secretary -of. Defense Memorandum,’ _ dated 30° December. 1979, subject:... Provision -OF .DOD- Covers... Operational | ‘and bogistte Support ee tt
> a of. id .tearp snag, Poe (U) (th) (il) (i) t (15) S. 0 (H) whet basting pn, (ul) DOD Directive 5200.1-R, subject: Information Security Progeam Repulation, dated November 1978. DOU Direethive SPOOLE7 (Mee). DOD Drsecthive SOOT LI (heb). Cte Annes © (Totelbigencee) to the Sorat Steatoevaie CERO EE. AG Pare bawatiroma, sub peek: Torte Pty peetice JOG turn 2) United astion Armwed Forces, fo Maren 1aypa os se Ie ee AVOUT, Sit SO NO e ety we a aes “sub perths DePenie Pahet licenced iid tite spur sb EU ge attriigpipesad AR athe. 4 sib peach: Hordestiocencgenesss canned Disposition of Reeords i TOR Sette of the Aetave Araya Litre Reiny Eee Vale oy Fem ers tee (31) AN Gite Vib suate percent Pte Aetay fossa t perenad Foetthest ath Pacer cst. za.
16. (UY) AR 348-18-5, subject: Maintenance and Disposition of. Intelligence, Security, Military Policy and Mapping Fuctionai Files. 17. (U) AR 340-21, subject: The Army Privacy Program. 18. (U) AR 380-5, subject: Department of the Army Supplement to DOD 5200.1-R. 19. (U) AR 380-12, subject: Subversion and Espionage Directed Against U.S. Army and Deliberate Security Violations (SAEDA). 20. (U) AR 380-13, subject: Acquisition and Storage of Information Concerning Non-Affiliated Persons and Organizations. 21. (U) AR 360-28, sudject: The Special Security Officer System. 22. (UU) AR 380-35, subject: Security, Use and Dissemination of Communications Intelligence. 23. (Ud AR 380-53, subject: Telephone Communications Security Monitoring. 24. (U) 26. (U) AR 381-10, subject: U.S. Army Intelligence Activities ™~. 27. (U) AR 381-14, subject: Counterintelligence, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures 28. (U) AR 381-20, subject: Counterintelligence Activitie 30. (U) AR 381-141, subject: | Provision for Administration, Supervision, Control and Use of Intelligence Contingency Funds 31. (U) AR 381-143, subject: Logistic Policies and Procedures
, 12 Using Units, 33, 34. (U) TAR 530-2, “subject: ‘Commun igatiens Security | “(U) AR 710- 2; subject! - Materiel. tanagenent for.” Support Units. and. Installation. (U)- AR 135- du, subject: ‘Accounting for: Last, Damaged and Destroyed Property... 35. (U) Field Manual .30- 18, subject: . Intelligence Collection Operations. . _— “a, . Lae stellad: Piet eee i NR aR