FTD  REGULATION  200-21 
10  October  1984 
DEPARTMENT  OF  THE  AIR  FORCE 
Headquarters  Foreign  Technology  Division  (AFSC) 
Wright-Patterson  Air  Force  Base,  Ohio  45433-6508 
Intelligence 
INFORMATION  REPORT  (IIR)  EVALUATION  PROCEDURES 
This  regulation  implements  Defense  Intelligence  Agency  (DIA)  Manuals   !.  It 
establishes  procedures  and  responsibilities  for  evaluating  Intelligence  Infor- 
mation Reports  (IIRs)  and  directs  the  use  of  aessage  format'   _< 
Defense  Intelligence  Information  Report  Evaluation,   __        This  regulation 
is  applicable  to  Headquarters,  Foreign  Technology  Division  (FTD)  and  detach- 
ments . 
1.   Explanation  of  Terms: 
r 
__J   This  form  is  designed  to  be 
used  as  a  draft  for  preparation  of  message  evaluations.   The  v.    ___ 
message  format  is  used  tc  assess  the  responsiveness  of  the  IIR  and  the  utility 
of  the  reported  information.   It  is  used  to  provide  specific  feedback,  or 
guidance  to  field  collectors.   Message ^  format  is  provided  _*" 
b.  ' 
Intelligence  Information  Report  Evaluation. 
c   Continuing  Intelligence  Requirement  (CIR).   A  specific  intelligence  need 
that  i3  continuous,  repetitive  or  semi -permanent  in  nature  and  cannot  be 
satisfied  from  existing  intelligence  holdings. 
d.  Intelligence  Collection  Requirement  (ICR).   A  specific  intelligence  need 
of  short  term  (usually  within  1  year)  or  a  one-time  duration  that  cannot  be 
satisfied  from  existing  intelligence  holdings. 
e.  Source  Directed  Requirement  (SDR).   A  tailored  intelligence  need 
directed  at  one  specific  source  based  on  a  published  Notice  of  Intelligence 
Potential*  a  Knovledgeability  Brief,  ~~  » 
Request  for  Requirements,  or  other  notification  device. 
Supersedes  FTDR  200-21,  4  Kar  82. 
No.  of  Printed  Pages:  11 
OPR:  XOQR  (Mr  Sullivan) 
Approved  by:  Col  L.  Benson 
Editor:  Mrs  Eskew 
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(See  signature  page  for  summary  of  changes.)
2  FTDR  200-21      10  October  I9P^ 
f.  Prime  Analys t-Evaluator .  The  principal  initiator  of  a  .require- 
aenc  and  the  individual  who  is  responsible  for  coco  lee  Ir.g  cessage 
format  action. 
g.  Supporting/Interested  Analyst-Eva lua tor .   An  analyst  who  has  a  colla- 
teral interest  in,  or  contributes  to,  the  composition  of  a  suit i -contributor 
^requirement . 
2.   Dissemination  of  TIRs.   The  Directorate  of  Data  Services  (SI)  will  dissemi- 
nate a  hard  copy-'  -  
■ '  °  **•"  JT"~LL       <  with  all  IIR's  meeting  the  eva- 
luation criteria  outlined  in  paragraph  3.b.(l)  thru  3- b . C  3 )  below. 
a.  The  Document  Services  Branch  (N'TIS)  provides  copies  of  IIRs  requiring 
evaluation,  with  •_       " 
  
V  Co  the  prime  analyst.   The  prime 
analyst  -ill  also  be  provided  a  list  of  the  supporting/interested  analyst(s)  who 
contributed  to  or  have  specific  interest  in  the  original  ICR/CIR/SDR. 
Supporting/interested  analyst(s)  will  receive  a  notice  that  a  requirement 
responsive  IIR  has  been  received  and  is  available  for  review  in  the  SIIS  read 
area.   This  notice  will  identify  the  prime  analyst  so  a  contributing  analyst 
can  provide  Input  to  the  prime  analyst's  evaluation. 
b.  Due  to  volume  and  DIA  restrictions,  attachments  to  IIRs  will  be 
available  in  che  NIIS  read  room  for  10  working  days.   During  that  period 
analysts  may  request  copies  of  any  attachment  by  placing  their  name  and  office 
symbol  at  top  of  the  first  page  of  the  attachment.   At  the  end  of  the  10  working 
days  NIIS  will  forward  the  requested  copies.   All  other  attachments  will  be 
either  destroyed  or  forwarded  to  DIA  in  accordance  with  DIA/NIIS  procedures.   In 
exceptional  cases,  attachments  may  be  released  to  an  analyst  for  a  specified 
period. 
3.   Evaluation  of  IIRs: 
a.  Analysts  are  expected  to  evaluate  IIRs  based  ouly  on  their  primary 
interest  in  reported  information.   Completion  of  narrative  collection  guidance 
in  the  appropriate  section  of  the  evaluation  Is  mandatory.   If  not  accomplished, 
the  evaluation  will  be  voided  by  Requirements  &   Evaluation  Branch  (XC0R)  and 
returned  for  reaccoaplishment.   Under  no  circumstances  should  an  evaluation  be 
accomplished  If  the  consumer  is  not  the  0PR  unless,  on  an  analyst's  initiative 
basis,  appropriate  and  salient  comments  apply. 
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b.  Evaluation  Criteria.   IIRs  are  selected  for  evaluation  when  the  complete 
IIR  Is  available  with  all  enclosures.   The  following  criteria  applies: 
(1)  IIRs  responding  to  FTD  initiated  ICRs  will  automatically  be  selected 
for  evaluation. 
NOTE:   When  multiple  IIRs,  generated  by  the  same  collector  and  referencing 
the  same  ICR  are  received  over  a  short  period  of  time,  one  composite  evaluation 
may  be  completed.   This  evaluation  must  Indicate  in  all 
IIR  numbers  being  evaluated. 
(2)  IIRs  responding  to  FTD  Initiated  CI?.s  vill  cr.Iv  bo  s-loc:*:!  for  r.-.- 
1 ! :  -i  t  i  o  ^  wp.  .*  n  t  h  *»  collector  t  *?  o ; :  *?  2 1 2  it-
FTDR  200-21      10  October  198*  3 
(3)  When  a  collector  completes  reporting  on  a  SDR,  the  final  ITR  will 
carry  the  parenthetical  word  "COMPLETED"  after  the  requirement  reference.   Only 
at  that  time  is  it  necessary  to  generate  an  evaluation.   All  IIRs  written  in 
response  to  the  requi reoent ,  by  the  same  collector,  should  be  evaluated  on  a 
composite  basis.   The  message  format  "'must  reflect  each  IIR  number 
being  evaluated.   Analyst  search  of  the  ,,  by  SDR  number,  will  pro- 
vide all  responsive  IIRs.   Some  SDRs  may  address  a  variety  of  topics  (for 
example,  torpedos,  electronics,  AS'w,  weapon  systens)  in  which  case  one  composite 
evaluation  may  not  be  feasible.   Therefore  to  preserve  a  sense  of  direct  analy- 
tical feedback,  a  single  or  cumulative  response  to  a  SDR  is  up  to  the  analysts. 
(4)   Initiative  Evaluations.   Message  format  ______       is  the  pri- 
mary tool  used  by  the  analyst  to  communicate  with  the  intelligence  collector. 
Analysts  are  encouraged  to  submit  initiative  evaluations.   These  evaluations  are 
particularly  useful  when: 
(a)  The  IIR  or  group  of  IIRs  are  considered  to  be  especially  use- 
ful. 
(b)  The  information  reported  is  considered  of  "no  value"  and 
further  si._d.lar  reporting  would  be  counterproductive.   (To  be  used  only  when  the 
analyst  has  primary  responsibility  for  the  subject  area.) 
(c)  A  dialogue  is  desired  to  clarify  points  in  the  IIR  or  to  pro- 
vide guidance  for  future  reporting. 
c.  Prime  Analyst*  The  prise  analyst  is  responsible  for  completing  message 
format  _     _    Jactions.   The  prime  analyst  provides  a  single,  coordinated 
FTD  evaluation  based  on  inputs  from  supporting/interested  analyst(s).   To  reduce 
the  administrative  workload  on  the  analyst(s),  supporting  interested  analyst(s) 
inputs  may  be  provided  verbally.   If  there  is  an  unresolved  disagreement  between 
the  prime  and  supporting  analyst-evaluator,  both  parties  may  submit  an  evaluation 
d.  Processing  Times: 
(1)  The   message   format*  "" »    when   referencing   an   ICR  or   SDR, 
must   be   completed  within   10  working  days   from  date   of   receipt    in  analyst's 
branch. 
(2)  The*   "  when   responsive    to   a   CIR,    must    be   completed 
within   30  days   of   receipt. 
4.      Administrative   Requirements: 
a.      The   branch  chief   or  an  appointed   representative   - 
   (1)      Ensures   the  message   format  f~     <$   completed(  ~~         » 
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(3)   Maintains  a  suspense  file  of  all  evaluation  requests  received  by 
their  branch  according  to/   :     "~7.   If  an  evaluation  request  is  sent  to  the 
wrong  branch,  a  telecon  coordination  will  be  cade  with  XOQR  and  the  evaluation 
forwarded  to  the  correct  evaluator. 
^_     (4)   Is  responsible  for  quality  control  of  all  message  forma' 
/    -  —  "     --        coapleted  by  the  branch. 
(5)  jEnsures  chat  the  evaluation  is  appropriately  classified  according 
to  the  r^ ""   "  rr- ""-•'••'  ,  and  routed  through  the  Directorate  of  Plans 
and  Operations  to  the  Foreign  Disclosure  Policy  Office  for  release  and  disclo- 
sure guidance  when  appropriate. 
(6)  Ensures  that  the  message  format          f  evaluation  is 
"coordinated"  through  XOQR  and  provide  a  copy  to  the  Input  Processing  Branch 
(NIIP)  for  completion  of  tracking-  ,  procedures  only. 
b.   XOQR  - 
(1)  Maintains  records  to  identify 
contributor  and  office  symbol. 
.^collection  requirements  by 
(2)  Identifies  all  prime  and  supporting  analysts  who  contributed  to  or 
have  interest  in  an  ICR/SDR/CIR.  This  information  will  be  forwarded  to  NHS  on 
a  monthly  basis. 
(3)  Identifies  all  ICR/SDR/CIR  cancellations  and  forward  to  Information 
Research  Branch  (NIIR)  on  a  monthly  basis. 
(4)  Responds  to  national  level  queries  concerning  delinquent  evaluations 
and  related  problems. 
c  NIIS  -  Maintains  an  automated  listing  of  IIR  evaluation  routing  actions. 
A  listing  of  evaluation  actions  and  status  will  be  disseminated  to  XOQR  at  least 
biweekly.   Listings  will  be  disposed  of  according  to?^_    
5.   Storing  of  IIRs.  Any  IIRs  which  reference  FTD   _   ^requirements  and  con- 
tain information  important  to  FTD  analytical  needs,  will  be  entered  into  the 
'  >by  Nil. 
CAAOLYN  0.  UECKER,  Major,  USAF 
Chief,  Administration  Division 
EARL  A.  PONTIUS,  Colonel,  USAF 
Commander 
2  Atch 
1.  Sample  Message  Evaluation 
2.  Distribution  for  Message  Evaluation 
SUMMARY  OF  CHANGES 
Regulation  rewritten  to  align  FTD  evaluation  procedures  with' 
implement  message  evaluation  directives. 
and  to