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DEPARTMENT  OF  THE  NAVY 
NAVAL  INTELLIGENCE  COMMAND 
4600  SILVER  HILL  ROAD 
"""      ,  WASHINGTON.  O.C.  20389 
IN  REPLY  REFER  TO 
NA  VI NTCOM I  tfS  T    3  8 1 0  . 1  C 
NIC-03  . 
NAVINTCOM    INSTRUCTION    3810. 1C  JAN    4       1J/-32 
From:      Commander,    Naval    Intelligence   Command 
Subj:       Foreign   Naval    Intelligence    Cooperation 
Pef:  (a)    SECNAVINST   3820. 3B 
(b)  OPNAVTNST   S5510.155A 
(c)  DIAM    75-1 
1.  Puroose.   To  prescribe  procedures  applicable  to  the  Naval 
Intelligence  Command  Headquarters  and  its  subordinate  commands 
regarding  foreign  naval  intelligence  cooperation. 
2.  Cancellation.   NAVINTCOMINST  3810. IB 
3.  Policy.   It  is  the  policy  of  the  Commander,  Naval  Intelligence 
Command  to  promote  foreign  naval  intelligence  cooperation  consis- 
tent with  national  and  U.S.  Navy  goals  and  policies.   Particular 
attention  is  directed  to  the  restrictions  set  forth  in  reference 
(a). 
4.  Discussion.   The  International  Programs  Division  was  estab- 
lish eS~TrTTne~N  aval  Intelligence  Command  (NIC-03 )  Operations 
Department  in  order  to  maintain  centralized  coordination  over 
Navy  foreign  intelligence  cooperation  programs.   Effective 
manaaement  reauires  that  all  commands  and  activities  involved 
in  foreign  naval  intelligence  undertakings  keep  COMNAVINTCOM 
(NIC-03)  fully  apprised  of  all  initiatives  and  significant 
developments  in  such  matters. 
5.  Planning  and  Coordination.   The  Commander,  Naval  Intelligence 
Command  (NIC-03)  shall: 
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a.   Function  as  the  focal  point  for  Navy-to-Navy  intelligence 
relationships,  except  protocol,  and  specified  special  projects 
under  the  cognizance  of  the  Chief  of  Naval  Operations  (OP-009G). 
Approve  or  deny  the  release  of  intelligence  information 
e  purview  of  the  Navy  to  foreign  governments,  national 
b. 
under  the 
and  international  organizations. 
c.   Coordinate  with  CNO  and  other  intelligence  organizations 
and  entities  on  policy  aspects  of  programs  involving  intelligence 
exchange  and  cooperation.
NAVINTCOKINST    3810. 1C 
JAN  4    1&32 
d.   Be  co*gnizant  of  all  foreign  exchange  contacts  by  personnel 
assigned  to  the  Naval  Intelligence  Command  Headquarters  and 
its  subordinate  commands  and  approve  or  deny  foreign  visits 
to  the  Naval  Intelligence  Command  Headquarters  and  its  subordinate 
commands . 
6.   Action 
a.  Planned  visits,  conferences,  and  meetings  with  foreign 
naval  intelligence  representatives,  either  in  the  U.S.  or  abroad, 
will  be  coordinated  with  COMNAVINTCOM  (NIC-03)  as  far  in  advance 
as  possible  and,  under  any  circumstances,  prior  to  confirming 
arrangements  with  the  foreign  participants.    A  summary  of 
these  visits  listing  individuals  and  offices  involved,  topics 
discussed,  and  pending  actions  will  be  forwarded  to  COMNAVINTCOM 
(NIC-03)  not  later  than  twenty  days  after  occurrence. 
b.  Foreign  naval  intelligence  cooperation  programs,  both 
existing  and  planned,  shall  be ' coordinated  with  COMNAVINTCOM 
(NIC-03).   For  planned  programs,  it  is  essential  that  initial 
coordination  be  effected  prior  to  any  overtures  to  foreign 
personnel,  contractors,  and  other  U.S.  Navy  activities- 
Continuing  contact  will  be  maintained  with  COMNAVINTCOM 
(NIC-03)  whenever  new  developments  arise.   Under  no  circum- 
stances will  a  commitment  be  made  to  foreign  government 
agencies  for  information,  assistance  or  resources  without 
the  prior  approval  of  COMNAVINTCOM  (NIC-03). 
c.  Requests  and  proposals  for  disclosure  of  intelligence  to     (R 
foreign  navies  will  be  addressed  to  COMNAVINTCOM  (NIC-03)  in 
accordance  with  reference  (b) . 
d.  Intelligence  documents  produced  by  subordinate  commands      (A 
for  DIA  are  routinely  reviewed  for  disclosure  to  foreign 
nations.   Reference  (c)  requires  a  DIA  Form  118  (Record  of 
Disclosure  or  Denial  of  DIA  document)  for  every  intelligence 
document  produced.   To  maintain  continuity  on  disclosure  of 
intelligence,  it  is  imperative  that  the  DIA  Form  118  be 
forwarded  via  COMNAVINTCOM  (NIC-03). 
L".  O/SM'ITH1   ' 
Deputy
JAN  4    1932 
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