MEMORANDUM  OF  UNDERSTANDING 
BETWEEN 
DEFENSE  MAPPING  AGENCY 
AND  THE 
U.S.  GEOLOGICAL  SURVEY 
PERTAINING  TO  ACTIVITIES 
OF  THE 
NATIONAL  CARTOGRAPHIC  INFORMATION  CENTER 
1.   PURPOSE: 
To  establish  an  arrangement  for  the  exchange  of  cartographic  infor- 
mation and  data  between  the  Defense  Mapping  Agency  (DMA)  and  the  National 
Cartographic  Information  Center  (NCIC),  U.S.  Geological  Survey  (USGS). 
2-   SCOPE: 
Information  on  the  availability  of  cartographic  products  covering 
the  United  States,  including  its  territories  and  possessions,  will  be 
exchanged  between  DMA  and  NCIC.  Cartographic  data  will  also  be  exchanged 
as  specifically  defined  in  the  annexes  to  this  Memorandum  of  Understanding. 
3.  GENERAL: 
a.  NCIC  was  established  to  collect  and  disseminate  to  Government 
agencies  and  the  general  public  information  concerning  the  availability 
of  cartographic  data  covering  the  United  States. 
b.  DMA  is  responsible  for  all  cartographic  programs  within  the 
Department  of  Defense. 
c.  This  Memorandum  of  Understanding  provides  for: 
(1)  DMA  to  support  the  NCIC  program  by  providing  DOD  cartographic 
information  and  data  covering  the  U.S.  to  the  NCIC,  or  to  NCIC  customers 
upon  request. 
(2)  NCIC  to  make  its  data  and  information  readily  available 
to  DMA. 
d.  The  primary  contacts  for  policy  matters  concerning  this 
Memorandum  of  Understanding  are  the  Chief,  NCIC,  or  his  designated  repre- 
sentative, and  the  Deputy  Director  for  Programs,  Production,  and  Operations, 
Headquarters  DMA, or  his  designated  representatives.  Assignment  of 
personnel  for  specific  tasks  will  be  jointly  arranged  as  needed. 
4.  RESPONSIBILITIES: 
a.  DMA  and  NCIC  jointly  will  identify  the  types  of  DOD  cartographic 
data  to  be  included  in  the  NCIC  data  holdings  or  information  systems. 
As  appropriate,  procedures  for  handling  each  category  of  DOD  products 
will  be  specified  in  separate  annexes  to  this  Memorandum  of  Understanding 
as  they  are   completed.
b.  DMA  will: 
(1)  Provide  to  NCIC  information  on  00D  cartographic  products, 
and  the  actual  products  when  required,  in  accordance  with  procedures  to 
be  specified  in  Annexes  to  this  Memorandum  of  Understanding. 
(2)  Fulfill  NCIC  requests  for  cartographic  products  held  by 
DMA. 
(3)  Forward  to  (1CIC  for  action  any  requests  for  cartographic 
data  of  the  U.S.  where  data  are  not  available  at  DMA. 
(4)  Furnish  NCIC  with  information  on  DMA  production  plans  for 
cartographic  products  of  the  U.S.,  including  aerial  photography  acquisition 
(5)  Assist  NCIC  in  coordinating  with  other  DOD  agencies  in 
matters  of  cartographic  interest. 
c.  MCIC  will: 
(1)  Act  as  the  focal  point  for  requests  from  other  Government 
agencies  and  the  general  public  for  cartographic  information  and  products 
covering  the  U.S. 
(2)  Assist  DMA  as .appropriate  in  obtaining  cartographic  products 
held  by  USGS. 
(3)  Inform  DMA  regarding  NCIC  coordination  with  other  DOD 
agencies  on  cartographic  matters. 
(4)  Provide  DMA  with  copies  of  any  periodic  newsletter  and 
other  publications  which  NCIC  may  issue,  and  other  information  assistance 
as  required. 
5.  REIMBURSEMENT: 
a.  Reimbursement  procedures,  as  required,  will  be  defined  in  the 
appropriate  Annexes  to  this  Memorandum  of  Understanding. 
6.  REVIEW  AND  TERMINATION: 
This  Memorandum  of  Understanding  is  subject  to  review  and  amendment 
at  any  time,  and  may  be  terminated  by  either  agency  upon  written  notice 
60  days  prior  to  termination. 
U.S.  Geological  Survey  Defense  Mapgffljg  Agency 
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ANNEX  A 
TO 
MEMORANDUM  OF  UNDERSTANDING 
BETWEEN 
DEFENSE  MAPPING  AGENCY 
AND 
U.S.  GEOLOGICAL  SURVEY 
1 .  Purpose: 
The  purpose  of  this  Annex  is  to  define  arrangements  for  the  exchange 
of  aerial  imagery  between  the  Defense  Mapping  Agency  (DMA)  and  the 
National  Cartographic  Information  Center  (NCIC),  U.S.  Geological  Survey 
(USGS). 
?.  Authority: 
a.  The  Defense  Intelligence  Agency  (DIA)  has  policy  responsibility 
for  aerial  imagery  acquired  by  any  components  of  the  Department  of 
Defense  (DOD). 
b.  Aerial  Imagery  Management  Agreement  between  DIA  and  the  USGS, 
dated  25  February  1976,  establishes  overall  policy  regarding  exchange 
of  aerial  imagery  between  the  DOD  and  the  NCIC. 
c.  Subject  to  DIA  policy  guidance,  by  DIA  letter,  U-60,225/DC-6A, 
dated  26  April  1976,  DMA  is  authorized  to  coordinate  aerial  imagery 
exchange  matters  directly  with  the  NCIC  as  specified  in  this  Annex. 
3.  General : 
DMA  and  NCIC  will  exchange  unclassified  information  about  aerial 
imagery  and  where  appropriate  the  imagery  itself  covering  the  United 
States,  including  its  territories  and  possessions.  The  exchange  of 
data  will  be  on  a  reimbursable  basis  except  as  otherwise  specified  in 
this  Annex. 
4.  Definitions:  See  Appendix  I. 
5.  Responsibilities: 
a.  DMA  will: 
(1)  Furnish  NCIC  advance  summary  record  information  on  DMA 
plans  to  acquire  aerial  imagery  of  the  United  States  for  NCIC  review 
and  indication  of  interest. 
(2)  Provide  for  the  indefinite  loan  of  original  film  or 
duplicate  negatives  acquired  by  DMA  when  it  is  identified  by  NCIC  as 
appropriate  for  inclusion  in  USGS  holdings,  and  provide  disposition 
instructions  when  USGS  no  longer  requires  the  film.
(3)  Process  NCIC  requests  for  aerial  imagery  from  DMA  holdings 
and  submit  a  quarterly  report  to  NCIC  for  reimbursement  purposes. 
b.  NCIC  will: 
(1)  Jointly  with  DMA  identify  which  aerial  imagery  acquired 
by  DMA  should  be  included  in  the  USGS  holdings. 
(2)  Process  DMA  requests  for  photo  prints  from  USGS  holdings 
and  submit  a  quarterly  report  to  DMA  for  reimbursement  purposes. 
(3)  Arrange  for  the  return  of  DMA's  original  film  for  up  to 
30  days  when  needed  for  operational  purposes. 
6.  Reimbursement: 
Reimbursement  will  be  accomplished  quarterly  and  will  be  arranged 
directly  between  USGS  and  each  DMA  Component  involved  in  the  reimbursable 
activities.  The  agency  which  provided  the  most  reimbursable  services 
will  bill  the  other  based  on  the  difference  as  derived  from  the  quarterly 
reports.  The  actual  exchange  of  funds  will  be  waived  if  the  differences 
in  aggregate  bills  between  USGS  and  each  DMA  Component  is  less  than  5100 
within  a  calendar  quarter  period.  Charges  for  imagery  services  will  be 
based  on  the  latest  edition  of  prices  as  adopted  by  the  Interagency 
Committee  on  Sales  Prices  for  Aerial  Photographic  Reproductions. 
Enclosure 
Appendix  I
APPENDIX  I 
TO 
MEMORANDUM  OF  UNDERSTANDING 
BETWEEN 
DMA  AND  USGS 
DEFINITIONS 
Definitions  of  the  following  key  terms  used  in  this  paper  are  provided 
for  a  better  understanding  of  their  intended  application: 
^*  Aerial  Imagery  -  Photography  and  other  imagery  accomplished  with 
aircraft  or  other  aerial  capability  which  is  flov/n  to  cartographic 
or  reconnaissance  specifications. 
2-  Photo  Prints  -  Paper  copies,  normally  9"  x  9"  on   glossy  or  matte 
paper,  reproduced  from  the  photographic  film. 
3.  Summary  Record  -  General  information  about  imagery  holdings  providing 
a  brief  description  of  the  overall  area  coverage,  scale,  agency, 
type  of  imagery,  status  (planned,  in  progress,  or  completed),  focal 
length,  agency  project  code,  and  date.