- DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE Headquarters Air Force Systems Command Andrews Air Force Base, DC 20334 AFSC REGULATION 23-2 10 May 1979 Organization and Mission—Field FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION This regulation prescribes the mission for the Foreign Technology Division (FTD). 1. Authoritative Source for Contents. AFRs 23-8 and 200-1. 2 Mission. FTD acquires, processes, analyzes, pro- duces, and disseminates foreign aerospace scientific and technical (S&T) intelligence and intelligence information; conducts an integrated analysis pro- gram; operates an S&T intelligence data bandling system; collaborates with other organizations to improve the collection, acquisition, and use of foreign technology and intelligence; and develops and maintains the highest attainable level of knowl!- edge concerning foreign aerospace technology, capa- bilities, and limitations. 3. Organization. FTD is directly subordinate to HQ AFSC and has a headquarters and two detachments; Detachment 3, Wiesbaden, Germany, and Detach- ment 4, Yokota AB, Japan. 4. Responsibilities. FTD is directly responsible to HQ AFSC for mission accomplishment. Specifically, FTD: a. Initiates, solicits, prepares, and processes S&T intelligence collection and foreign materiel acquisition requirements; collects intelligence and acquires foreign materiel; collaborates with other Organizations in these matters. b. Initiates, plans, and accomplishes processing, analysis, and reporting of all-source aerospace S&T intelligence information including that from photo- graphic and sensor sources. c. Prepares foreign materiel exploitation plans, Participates and collaborates with other organiza- tions during the execution of approved plans, and prepares and disseminates exploitation reports. %d. Conducts, participates, and collaborates with Supersedes AFSCR 23-2, 9 Feb 76. (See signature page for summary of changes.) No. of Printed Pages: 2 OPR: MOR (Mrs. Beadling) Approved by: Colonel Shinn Editor: Mrs. Miller Distribution: F; X: HQ USAF/PRMO .............-.-..24. I USAFSS/XRM, San Antonio TX 78243 2.0... ee ee eee eee 1 Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Programs in support of S&T intelligence. . e. Identifies and defines the need for technical collection sensors and participates with responsible AFSC organizations, major commands, HQ USAF, and other services and agencies in the development, improvement, application, and operations of such sensors. f. Develops, maintains, and operates a DOD S&T intelligence and foreign technology data base and information handling system, and disseminates the information in response to known requizements. g. Performs translation services in support of S&T intelligence analysis, data base development, RDT&E activities and valid requirements from other Government agencies. h. Produces, distributes, and updates S&T intelli- gence and foreign technology trend studies, hand- books, reports, briefings, working papers, and other miscellaneous documents, and contributes to intelli- gence estimates in response to intelligence produc- tion requirements originated within AFSC or levied by higher authority. i. Performs technical review of S&T intelligence prepared by other AFSC field commands and laboratories intended for distribution outside the preparing organization; and provides comments to the preparing organization and HQ AFSC/IN concerning the substantive content of the material and recom- mendations as to its suitability for dissemination. j. Collaborates with other AFSC field commands and laboratories to improve the application and use of foreign technology and S&T intelligence in AFSC RDT&E activities. k. Provides specialized training for AFSC person- nel and other selected individuals. I. Maintains computer simulation programs of selected foreign aerospace systems. m. Conducts quick-fix and short-term engineer- ing tasks needed to meet urgent and senitive opera- tional requirements. n. Participates with AFSC field commands and laboratories in weapon systern effectiveness evalua- tions and tests. o. Provides representation on intelligence boards, panels, committees, and symposia as requested by appropriate authority. p. Provides S&T intelligence support to major commands, HQ USAF, DOD, and other Govezarnent agencies as required.
q. Initiates, plans, and carries out logistic activities according to applicable Air Force regula- tions and manuals. rt. Provides all general, S&T, and special intelli- gence services and collocated support for ASD and AFSC laboratories at Wright-Patterson AFB. §. Relationships to Other Units or Agencies: a. Communications. FTD is authorized direct communication with other intelligence organizations on substantive intelligence. Command channels will be used for all communications that concern S&T OFFICIAL JAMES L. WYATT, JR., Lt Col, USAF Director of Administration SUMMARY OF CHANGES This revision updates the responsibilities (para 4d). AFSCR 23-2 intelligence resource plans, program proposals, budget, and the annual production schedule. b. AFR 11-4 Support. As a tenant, FTD uses AFR 11-4 procedures to obtain services provided by Wright-Patterson AFB, except for areas covered by approved waivers. As an AFSC organization collocated with ASD, FTD uses AFR 114 pro- cedures to obtain support services identified in the host-tenant support agreement negotiated with ASD. c. Other. FTD m2kes optimum use of other AFSC field commands and laboratories in the analysis and evaluation of unusual or unique S&T intelligence. ALTON D. SLAY, General, USAF Commander AFSC — Andrews AFB Md 1979 10 May 1979 -