DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE FTD REGULATION 200-19 Headquarters Foreign Technology Division (AFSC) Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433 26 July 1984 Intelligence SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL (S&T) INTELLIGENCE QUICK REACTION TASKING ADMINISTRATION This regulation establishes policies and procedures and assigns respon- sibilities for the administration of Quick Reaction Tasking toRT) except for briefings and visits. This regulation is applicable to Headquarters, Foreign Technology Division (FTD), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This regulation requires the collection and maintenance of information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974. The authorities to collect and maintain the data prescribed in the requlation are 10 U.S.C. 8012 and £.0. 9397. ‘ 1. References: a. AFSCR 80-11, Intelligence Requirements. b. AFR 10-1/FTD Sup 1, Preparing Correspondence. Cc. FTDR 200-8, Quality Assurance Procedures for Scientific and Technical Intelligence Products. d. FTDR 178-2,- Job Time Accounting Sub-System. 2. Definition of Terms: a. Quick Reaction Task (QRT). Work performed in response to priority or time sensitive requirements for S&T intelligence support. QRTs require immediate or very near term satisfaction. They are handled on a priority basis. Normally, the level of efforts en a QRT is limited to no less than four nor more than 500 analytical and support work hours. b. FID Tasking Job Order, FID Form 14. Job order form used to Tevy tasks Within FTD and to report acceptance and completion of a task by the office being tasked. The Form is also used for processing task data into the Management information data base. Supersedes FIDR 200-19, 21 May 1981. (See signature page for summary of changes.) ; No. of Printed Pages: 7 . OPR: XOFP (Hr. Wilson) Approved by: Colonel Berson Distribution: F, X: HQ AFSC/INJ.......01
tran re re a aan a de aye wits - ree PO et aes 2 FTDR 200-19 26 July 1384 Cc. Job Control Number (JCN). A four character alphanumeric identifier code assigned by the Production Programs Branch (XOFP) to each S&T task for which an FTD Form 14 {s prepared. These Form 14's cover both scheduled production (DIA Form 424- 1, AF Studies, etc.) and unscheduled production (QRT's, annual tasking, working groups and committees, DV visits, and external briefings). Each Form 14/JCN represents a specific, separate production effort. In addition to monitoring production, the JCN is used for collecting and reporting all direct workhour charges expended on each S&TI task. Work hour expenditures are reported on FID Form 510, Exception Time Accounting MHR - Job Charge Card (ivr itFs Note: For the purpose of this regulation, the association of JCN's with QRT's is the primary concern. d. Line Processing Code (LPC). A 4-digit number assigned by the Financial Management Branch (XOFF) to S&T! production support, non- -S&TI work activity and non-available time. A listing of LPCs is available in each branch; the document is identified as “IMICS Line Processing Codes,“ FTD-MGB-A-496-YR. LPCs are used to report and collect _ al indirect workhour charges which are “also reported on the FTD Form 310,’ CEASERS e. Long Term Task. A task which will, or is expected to, require a number of QRT responses on the same subject, or in support of the same objective over an indefinite or extended time period. Examples are "Support to Special Project Office" or “Committee - Support." A single JCN and FTD Form 14 are issued for such tasks in order to reduce administrative burden. Tasks are closed out in the normal manner (atch 1) or revalidate?¢ annually. f. Directorate. For the purpose of this regulation directorate includes Staff Office. “3. Policy: a. Communications from external sources or from FTD Command Section which levy QRTs for S&T intelligénce and related support requirements on FTD are processed through XOFP (excludes internally generated subtasking). b. FID elements receiving QRT communications from sources other than XOrP will forward them through the Directorate programming offices to XOFP. c. XOFP and directorates will interface at the directorate level te maximum extent practicable. d. Personnel below directorate level who require information or guidance on QRT administration should first attempt to obtain assistance within their directorate. XOFP will assist with problems that cannot be solved within individual directorates.
FTDR 200-19 26 July 1984 3 e. Task rejections and extended deferrals will be coordinated through the applicable directorate to Directorate of Plans and Operations (X0) for determination of XO or Command Section signature. All general officer associated requests will automatically be forwarded to the Command Section for signout. f. Task communications intended to be referred to another prime producer of S&T intelligence for action will be coordinated through directorate level to X0 for signature. Sgn 4. Responsibilities: a. XOFP will: (1} Develop, coordinate, and implement guidance for administration of QRT activities and assist directorates with problems. (2) Prepare and process task rejection and referral communications on QRT's for which there is no similar activity or related function in FTD. (3) Promptly process QRT tasking communications and documentation (F7D Form 14) with particular emphasis on-urgent and high priority tasks. XOFP will make incoming tasks available to directorates the same day they are received in XOFP if practicable. (4) Interface with directorates when the OPR for a task is not clearly evident from the content of the tasking communication. (5) Maintain the FID Central Records File of QRTs. (6) Inform XO or Command Section of unique QRTs based on the level of tasking, urgency, or size of workload involved. (7) Assure maintenance and accuracy of the production related management information data base for QRTs. (8) Conduct management information studies related to QRTs. (9) Maintain management information summaries and production management indicators to provide ready reference information for XO and the Command Section. b. Operations Office (X00) will notify XOFP of incoming tasking messages having precedence of a "priority" or higher precedence and all requiring suspense response. . c. Directorates will:
4 FTDR 200-19 26 July 1984 (1) Evaluate each QRT and take appropriate action based on the relative suspense, workload, and priority of each QRT versus other QRTs and scheduled production. (2) Interface with requestors and task OPR. Interface includes negotiations regarding task scope, detail, and suspense dates, as well as, preparation and processing of correspondence for task rejection or referral to another producer. (3) Advise QRT requestors of expected response date-or changes. Formal communications required for responses to requestors are identified in AFR 10-1/FTD Sup 1 and AFSCR 80-11. (4) Mutually support other directorates in accomplishing QRTs. (5) Resolve by intra- or inter-directorate action any issues regarding the appropriate assignment of OPR for a given QRT. Inform XOFP of action-office changes. (6) Ensure quality review of QRT responses. Other QRT responses are reviewed by Chief Scientist (CCN) on request and at the discretion of the responding directorate.: . (7) Ensure appropriate dissemination, both internal and external to FTD, of the response to a QRT which results in a significant change to currently published intelligence or the generation of significant new finding. This disseminaties may be accomplished by distributing the responses to selected information addressees, inclusion in the FTD Weekly Aerospace Systens “Kenora (weekiv Wirei. publication ac a Technical Brief in the Air Force roreign . Technology Bulletin or in other appropriate intelligence media. (8) Provide appropriate support, consistent with directorate functions, for the accomplishment and administration of QRTs. 5. Procedures: a. All FID elements will process QRT (and all other unscheduled tasking FTD Form 14 as shown in attachment 1. ; b. XOFP will: ' (1) Prepare FID Form 14 with a JCN for each incoming QRT. (2) Forward FTD Form 14 and reproducible copy of incoming QRT communication to appropriate directorate for action. ——_ ee .
FTDR 200-19 26 July 1984 5 (3) Establish scheduled and unscheduled production tasking in coordination with the appropriate directorate, when an incoming communication indicates an estimated expenditures in excess of 500 work hours within any fiscal year. Examples of such tasks are committee memberships or long term analytical support on a special project. (4) Identify, consistent with the FTD LPC listing and definitions, certain incoming communications with an LPC number in lieu of issuing a JCN and FID Form 14. __,1n such cases the action directorate will be advised in  __..._-: writing. A ; “APL inion. aE SEES (5): Issue only one JCN for each QRT request even though the QRT falls within the purview of more than one division or directorate. (6) Process DD Form 1497, Intelligence Production Requirements, as QRTs when such requirements are received for validation. (7) Task the appropriate directorate for action when an incoming communication designates FTD as an information addressee but the communication text specifically requests FID action; otherwise, the communication wili be forwarded to the appropriate directorate for determination regarding production feasibility. (8) Forward to ‘the 7 Tie reproducible copy of F7D Form 14's prepared for QRTs received| oe ae A copy of the associated commun icat ion-witT ST e provided. c. Directorates WITTE woe, ae (1) Process through XOFP and XO communication relating to a task rejection, extended deferral, or referral to another producer for action. If XO determines that the communication does not require Command Section signature the communication will be signed out by XO. (2) Advise QRT requestors of expected response date or of any changes. Formal communications required for Fequestors. are identified in AFR 10-1/FTD Sup 1 and AFSCR 80-17. Provide! == m H. COPY of any formal communications which are forwarded . (3) Provide a copy of the validation recommendation to XOFP when the FTD response to an Intelligence Production Requirement recommends validation. v.73 - (4) Determine response requirements for tasking cormunications on which FTD is an information addressee (see paragraph 5b[7]). (5) Advise XOFP of:
6 FTDR 200-19 26 July 1984 (a) Significant action requests received in connection with a long-term task. This {is necessary to ensure that the Commander and Staff are informed of the request at the Weekly Staff Meeting. An example of a significant action request. agal inst_ a song tert QRT would be the requirement for noeer! Ws “LAAT a! fe, riefi ng Ca (b) Requests received via telecom, which are satisfied with work hour expenditures of less than 4 hours, when the circumstances or subject matter are noteworthy or when the request is generated by a senior official. (6) Issue subtasking as necessary and provide an integrated FID reply to requestor of QRT for tasks that cross division or directorate lines. \ EARL A. PONTIUS, Colonel, USAF Commander CAROLYN 0. UECKER, Major, USAF * 7 Atch Chief, Administration Division Processing FID Form 14.for QRTs SUMMARY OF CHANGES - 3 a. Revision deletes obsolete forms and specifics processing/file procedures for the FID Form 14. Chanaes definition of terms for JCN and LPC and handling procedures ‘tors: 2z- oy prequests. To
ey "" 'FTDR 200-19 Py - ¢ An original and five copies of FTD Form 14 are prepared for issuance of each QRT and js Attachment. 1 processed as follows: COPY NUMBERS {FROM 5+ PUNCHED CARDS 3 3+ PUNCHED CARDS 2 2+ PUNCHED CARDS XOFP XOFP NI Directorate and Staff Office XOFP NI Directorate and Staff Office. XOFP NI 26 July 1984" TO Directorate and Staff Office NI XOFP XOFP NI XOFP XOFP NI XOFP PROCESSING FTD FORM 14 FOR QRTS PROCESSING TIME |PURPOSE Date of. Issue Thursday Friday 24 Hours (AFR 10-1/FTD Sup 1) 48 hours all others Thursday Friday 2 workdays after} day of completion Thursday Friday Retain in x0 P suspense files for reference (AFM 12-50, T10-2, RS, 16, 7). Accept, reject, or refer to another producer. Perform accepted tasks. Used by and remain within task Keypunch. Audit punch copy 5 data. offices. cards versus Send cards to NI for data base input. Copy 5 to transitory file (AFM 12-50, T10-1 » R4). Furnish data on accept- ance, rejection, re- ferral, OPR, suspense data. Keypunch. Audit punched cards versus copy 3 data. Send punched cards to NI for entry of data into data base. jTemporarily retain copy 3 in suspense file. Provides completion data for task close out. Keypunch. Audit punched cards versus copy 2 completion data. Send cards to NI for entry of data into data base. copy 5. Fil 2 and 3 for Destroy e copies record and reference (AFM 12-50, T200-4, R15)