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MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION

SUBJECT:  Intelligence Oversight Standard Operating Procedure

1.	Purpose. To outline the responsibilities and training requirements for effective implementation of the Intelligence Oversight Program.

2.	Reference.  AR 381-10, U.S. Army Intelligence Activities.

3.	An individual with the responsibility for managing the Intelligence Oversight program must be formally designated. These duties should not be confused with security officer responsibilities.

4.	The Commander will:

a.	Ensure all assigned or attached personnel conducting intelligence activities do so in accordance with U.S. law and policy.

b.	Ensure MI personnel and non-MI personnel conducting intelligence activities, are fully aware of and comply with their individual responsibilities as outlined in this regulation.

c.	Ensure unit personnel and supporting contractors receive applicable training as a routine part of unit training programs.

d.	Designate an intelligence professional in the intelligence operational chain to function as the organization intelligence oversight staff officer who holds the appropriate security clearance and accesses and who has complete access to all information necessary to carry out responsibilities.

e.	Implement a review process to ensure U.S. person information was collected and retained in accordance with the referenced regulation.

5.	Training.

a.	All personnel conducting, supervising, or providing staff oversight of intelligence activities will be familiar with the referenced regulation.

b.	Commands will ensure personnel receive tailored unit training within 30 days of assignment or employment and refresher training as a part of the routine command training program.

c.	Establish and maintain records to document when unit personnel have received training, and to provide a mechanism to assure that those personnel who missed training for operational or other reasons (e.g. leave, TDY) are trained at the earliest opportunity. “Personnel” include assigned military and civilian government employees as well as individuals detailed or TDY to your organization and contractor personnel; in overseas organizations it also includes foreign national personnel engaged in intelligence support, such as compiling and filing open-source material.

6.	The point of contact for this SOP is the S-2 at (123) 456-7890.

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