“., - 7 Wright-Patterson FTO REGULATION 200-12 “ATMENT OF THE AIR FORCE a. co rters Foreign Technology Division (AFSC) 29 May 1983 Zz eadqu . a een? Air Force Base, Ohio 45433 Intelligence . FTD WEEKLY AEROSPACE SYSTEMS REPORT (WEEKLY WIRE) This regulation establishes policy, responsibilities and procedures for Part I and II of the FTO Weekly Aerospace Systems Report (Weekly Wire). The preparation and dissemination of these reports are in compliance with Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Task Number PT-2660-01-02L (Weekly Wire). This regulation is applicable to Headquarters, Foreign Technology Division (FTO) Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. 1. Policy: a. Part I of the Weekly Wire is a major FTD product designed for timely dissemination of current scientific anc technical (S&T) intelligence analyses, findings, and data that have become available during the reporting period. Emphasis {s placed on publication of FID derived findings and analyses commensurate with Air Force assigned areas af prime and support responsibilities as defined in enclosure 3 of DIAM 75-1. "NOTE: In recognition of the U.S. responsibilities and comnitment to NATO, a NATO releasable versicn of Part I of the Weekly Wiref >) produced 7") — 7 ~ -a!CU LE wore Gt be U .b. Part II of the Weekly Wire reports: (1) The status of FTO products forwarded during the past week to DIA and Air Force for review. (2) The OIA and Air Force tasked FTD products which have been ‘disseminated in the past week. 2. Responsibilities: : - , . a. The Operations Office (S00) is the focal point for reporting current S&T intelligence data. S00 is responsible for compiling, integrating, and reporting initial and in-depth current intelligence in conjunction with the divisions in the Directorate of Systems (SD) and the Directorate of Technology and Threat (TQ). b. As OPR for Part I of the Weekly Wire, SOO will: . (1) ‘Prepare, coordinate, and disseminate Part I. (2} Edit inputs to ensure clarity, conciseness, and consistency with established reporting format and guidelines. an ~ (3) Assure quality processing of the Weekly Wire according to FIDR 200-8. a froduchsa . ; ; , —— Yivisfons are responsible for providing SD0 with technical analytical support ar’ inputs of . [ re current events and developments in their respective area of responsibility. Inputs are provided in a t.mely manner for reporting in Part I of the Weekly Wire. Division analysts will submit special inputs of significant technical analytical findings from current activities and indepth S&T analyses as often as possible. Exclude details not necessary for the understanding of the item. The divisions are responsibie for technical accuracy ana quatity of the fn their respective areas which are selected for publication in the Week by Wire, findings that result from analysis, Inputs may be submitted in legible draft form directly to SOQ. Preferred format is typed, double-spaced, and in ail caps. . d. Document Services Branch (NIIS) will sanitize the Secret portion of the Weekly Wire releasable to HATO. e.” The Production Programs Branch (XOFP) will prepare and dispatch Part II, Status of Products. (1) Administrative Communications (UAA} and Security Contre? Center (INSS) will provide identification of all products disseminated during the past week (cut off COB Thursday) by 0800 each Friday. In. addition, inSS witi include all draft products forwarded to OIA and Air Force during the past week for review and approval in their report. Supersedes FTOR 200-12, 17 April 1979. (See signature page for summary of changes.) No. of printed pages: 2 0°23: Sco (Hr Engebretsen) : ae wt Ser Eatoret Calder!
. FIDR 200-12 25 Mey 1921 DIA {UST short title), depertmental (FTD short title), C te ee ee NS . a Type products include: ~ - (a) Type peoeeess incl eeee. Vand Intelligence data Input Packages” - qorP. Identify ficne copies, when disseminated seserately. a) Coa . pom eee (b) Identify these products by: DIA task number , _ short title, information cut-off date (1C00), \ . “and the OoD security clessificet fone i ? Adcicion2t ly provide — , .. _ sand the date dispatched. the date document(s) were received in DAA e Lees — . (2) NIIS is responsible for providing XOFP identification of distribution lists forwarded during the pest week (cut off COB Thursday) by 6300 each Friday. Distribution list identification will include: tas number, short title, title of product for which distribution list(s) has been requested, date > forwarded, and method of transmission. 3. Procedures: 6 a.*°Part I: . (1) Part I of the Weekly Wire is normally transmitted each Friday. If a holiday falls on Friday, the Weekly Wire is transmitted on Thursday, with the draft coordination approval copies disseminated on Wednesday. If the holiday falls on Thursday, the draft copies are distributed on Wednesday and final coordination and transmittal on Friday. Division chiefs will ensure that appropriate inputs are submitted to S00 as far in advance of publication as possible, but no later than noon, 2 work days prior to the transmittal day. . (2) Changes and revisions to special inputs may be made during the S00 editing process. If so, SD0 will obtain concurrence froa the division of primary interest or the author of the input. P y P ten priduct on dit gions. (3) SOO will prepare and provide 2 draft copy of the Weekly Wire for coordination to the: ; “S prior to. 1400 on_ the before the Publicati on dates wee va (4) Each division chief or designated representative will evaluate the draft for content and advise S20 of coordination, comments, or recommendations for changes NLT 0800 on the day of publication. Feilure to notify S00 is construed as concurrence with the contents of the draft version. a" ~ nine SRO em mresemmn - (5) SOO will prepare the final version of the Weekly Wire and hand carry it through the final coordination process after completing any pecessary changes. The final preparation and coordination is considered priority, due to the es tablished: ‘deadhinegs sand importance attached to this product by consumers. (6) Although minor changes may be made in the final coordination phase, any major change or nonconcurrence that cannot be resolved within a minimum time will normally result in deletion of the iten in question. (7) Classification of Part I of the Weekly Wire is s collateral Secret with supplements at other-- a classifications when required. : ; (8) The Secret portion of each Weekly Wire is sanitized by HIIS and transmitted by wire to NATO early in the week following dispatch of the orfginal wire. .. b. Part II of the Weekly Wire fs classiffed collateral Secret or below and fs published and dispatched on Friday of each week by XOFP. When Friday fis a holiday, Part II {s published on the preceding work day. Inputs fron AIIS, DAA, and INSS will follow this same schedule. - : an saa a £EX;, , (Biorrcin je. H.E. WRIGHT, Colonel, USAF Commander S {si WAYNE R. KLEIN, Major, USAF Chief, Administration Division SUMMARY OF CHANGES This revision was written to clarify responsib{lities and procedures. It adds a new version of the Weekly Wire, the NATO releasable supplement, para la, and deleted the requirement for Part III.