USAINSCOM Regulation 15-5 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY UNITED STATES ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND Arlington Hall Statton Arlington, Virginta 22212-59N0 USAINSCOM Regulation 30 June 1986 No. 15-5 Boards, Commissions, and Committees USAINSCOM INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT BOARD The Commander is ultimately responsible for all intelligence oversight mat- ters. Nevertheless, intelligence oversight within the United States Army In- telligence and Security Command (USAINSCOM) demands the direct involvement of numerous persons, with various functional responsibilities. Such oversight within the USAINSCOM embodies three major functional areas, each of which must be addressed frc2 three fistinzst role pers: ctives. The three majcr funettonal areas are: inteilizence act:vities, fiscal aanaegement, anc acquisiticen (con- tracting) activicies. The three roles are: policy, advisory, and compliance. Implementation of a cohesive intelligence oversight system within the Command requires a viable management structure supervised by an oversight board. This regulation contains USAINSCOM policies and procedures for the mission, composi- tion, direction and control, and tasking authority for the I'SAINSCOM Intelli- gence Oversight Board. Supplementation of this regulation is permitted, but not required. Copies of supplements will he furnished to this Headquarters, ATTN: IASJA. Paragraph Page Purpose 2. 6. 6 6 6 6 6 0 ew ew wt ww we et te te te 1 1 Applicability . .. 2... . 2. 2. «eee eee 2 t References . 2. 5 2 6 0 we ss we we we ww ew 3 1 Intelligence oversight responsibilities ..... 4 2 “Mission of the board ........0..000-4 5 3 Composition. . 2... 2 1. 2. «© se ee ee te ww wes 6 3 Direction and control ........ ss eee 7 4 Authority . . 2. 2 6 6 2 1 ww ee ee tw ew ew ew 8 4 Administrative support .......6.4+24 240400868 9 4 Intelligence oversight reports .....4..6-. 10 5 Access to information . .... 2.24 6 6 « we we ee ll 5 1. Purpose. This regulation prescribes the mission, membership, and operation of the USAINSCOM Intelligence Oversight Board (IIOB). 2. Applicability. This regulation applies to all elements of the USAINSCOM. 3. References. For further information related to intelligence oversight mat- ters, see the following publications. , a. AR 37~64, (C) Finance and Accounting for Special Mission Funds (U). b. AR 381-10, US Army Intelligence Activities.
USAINSCOM Regulation 15-5 30 June 1986 c. AR 381~47, (S) US Army Offensive Counterintelligence Operations (''). d. AR 381-141, (C) Provisions for Administration, Supervision, Control, and Use of Intelligence Contingency Funds (U). e. AR 715-30, (C) Secure Environment Contracting (1). f. USAINSCOM Pamphlet 27-1, Intelligence Law Handbook. 4. Intelligence Oversight Responsibilities. a. Within the USAINSCOM, intelligence oversight embodtes three major func- tional areas: intelligence activities, fiscal management, and acquisition (con- tracting) activities. Each of these three areas is made up of three major com- ponents: policy, advisory, and compliance. b. The Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS) is the staff propo- nent for intelligence activities oversight policy. The Deputy Chief of Staff for Resource Management (DCSRM) is the staff proponent for fiscal management oversight policy. The Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (DCSLOG) is the staff proponent for acquisition (contracting) activities oversight policy. The DCSOPS is also involved in fiscal management oversight policy through his polt- cy role in the area of control and use of Intelligence Contingency Punds (ICF). When viewing intelligence oversight within USAINSCOM, the following matrix of roles and functions must he considered: ROLES FUNCTIONS Intelligence Activities Fiscal Management Contracting Policy — DCSOPS DCSRM/DCSOPS NCSLOG Advisoty SJA/IG SJA/IG SJA/IG Compliance IG/DCSOPS . 1G/DCSRM/ Internal IG/DCSLOG Review Office c. The Staff Judge Advocate (SJA), in his role as legal advisor to the Commanding General, provides intelligence oversight, fiscal management, and ac~ quisition law advice and assistance to commanders, their staffs, and various elements of USAINSCOM. The USAINSCOM Inspector General (15) is responsible for conducting inspections throughout USAINSCOM to assure that all activities of the command are in compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and di- rectives affecting intelligence activities, fiscal management, and contracting. d. Identifying, investigating, and reporting questionable intelligence ac- tivities within the USAINSCOM are coordinating functions shared by the DCSOPS, rd
30 June 1986 USAINSCOM Regulation 15-5 SJA, and IG. Where those activities involve potential fiscal mismanagement or contracting irregularities, the DCS&M and DCSLOG, respectively, also hecome co- ordinating elements. The DCSOPS coordinates actions involving the reporting and investigating of questionable intelligence activities required hy Procedure 15, AR 381-10. The SJA serves as legal advisor in support of those actions, and advises the Commanding General regarding the legal sufficiency of those ac- tions. The IG must assure that The Inspector General of the Army is kept ad- vised of those actions. 5. Mission of the Board. The mission of the IIOB is to develop, implement, and monitor the intelligence oversight system within the USAINSCOM. a. The scope of responsibility of the IIOB is limited to: (1) Defining the procedures for processing actions in each of the func- tional areas involved in the oversight system. (2) Developing the Command's oversight instruction. (3) Assuring appropriate remedial actions following discovery of short- comings in the oversight systen. : (4) Addressing specific problem areas from Board members or from the Command group. b. Accordingly, the IIOB will -- (1) Evaluate the overall USAINSCOM intellieence oversight system and its various functional components in terms of mission effectiveness and the im- pact of-oversight decisions, policies, and procedures from each functional area or the other functional areas in the systen. ~ ? (2) Recommend actions deemed necessary to increase mission effective- ness while assuring adequacy of oversight measures and compliance with over- sight requirements. c. The IIOB will not concern itself with review of functional matters, such as operational plans, and will not be involved fin the normal USAINSCOM staff process.. 6. Composition. a. The IIOB will consist of the DCSOPS, DCSLOG, DCSRM, IG, and SJA. The SJA will be the director of the ITIOB. IIOB members may appoint, in writing, a principal assistant to act on their behalf. Principal assistants may be mili- tary or civilian personnel, but will be in the rank of LTC or higher, or grade Pa >
USAINSCOM Regulation 15-5 30 June 19R¢ GS/GM-14 or higher; must he thoroughly familiar with the missions and functions of USAINSCOM; possess a TOP SECRET security clearance with concurrent indoc- trination for Sensitive Compartmented Information, and an eligibility for ac- cess to Army Special Access Programs; and must occupy a position reporting di- rectly to the appointing staff element head. b. The IINB may establish committees or working groups as may he necessary to accomplish the purposes of the IIOB ag outlined in this regulation. c. Other members of the [IOB may be appointed in writing, as necessary, by their respective staff element heads, but must meet the same qualifications as principal assistants. d. Copies of appointment documentation will be furnished to the SJA. e. The director may invite representatives from other staff elements to attend meetings when matters within their areas of responsihility are dis- cussed. 7. PArection and Control. a. The IT0B will meet at the call of the director or when directed by the Chief of Staff, Deputy Commanding General, or the Commanding General. 4. Conclusions and recomendations of the TIOB will be recorded in ainutes of meetings. An information copy cf the minutes will be provided to the Com mand Group and interested staff element heads. ce The director will keep members of the oversight board informed of the Commanding General's guidance and provide the Commanding General, at least quarterly, a report on the oversight hoard actions. af 8. Authority. a. The IIOB, its director, and its members are authorized to request USAINSCOM activities to provide information in connection with IIO8& mission and functions. b. Tasking, other than requests for information descrihed above, for the command intelligence oversight program will be accomplished through the Chief of Staff. 9. Administrative Support. a. Funds for travel, per diem, or other expenses will be furnished by the Parent element of each board member.
30 June 1986 USAINSCOM Regulation 15-5 b. All other administrative support will be provided by the SJA. 19. Intelligence Oversight Reports. Because of the diversity of responsibil- ities for intelligence oversight within the USAINSCOM, {t is essential thac copies of intelligence oversight reports, or reports that may impact on the tn- telligence oversight system, he furnished to the TIOB. Ome copy of each such report will be furnished to the SJA for further disseutnation to each member of the IIOB. ll. Access to Information. All members of the TIOB must have access to all relevant information necessary to fulfill their responsibilities, regardless of Classification and/or special access reauirements. The proponent of this regulation is the Staff Judge Advocate. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2928 (Rec- ommended Changes to Publications and Blank Torms) to this Headquarters, ATTN: IASJA. FOR THE COMMANDER: OFFICIAL: IRA C. OWENS “ Brigadier General, USA “Chief of Staff ministrative Officer DISTRIBUTION: ABC