AR 380-13 — Acquisition And Storage Of Information Concerning Nonaffiliated Persons And Organizations
AR 380-13 governs the acquisition, reporting, processing, and storage of information on persons and organizations not affiliated with the Department of Defense.
- Publication number: AR 380-13
- Title: ACQUISITION AND STORAGE OF INFORMATION CONCERNING NONAFFILIATED PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS
- Date: 09/30/1974
- Proponent: G-2
- Status: ACTIVE
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It sets policy for investigative and counterintelligence activities, protection of Army personnel, functions and property, and civil disturbances. It requires civilian oversight, liaison with investigative agencies, verification of retained information, annual inspections, and reports.
Applies to: All Department of the Army civilian and military personnel, major Army commands, installations, activities, agencies, and organizations within the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Panama Canal Zone, Guam, American Samoa and the Guano Islands.
Topics covered
- Investigative information
- Counterintelligence activities
- Protection of Army personnel, functions and property
- Civil disturbance information
- Liaison with law enforcement agencies
- Verification of retained information
- Annual inspections and reports
Questions and answers
What policy does AR 380-13 establish for information on non-Department of Defense persons and organizations?
Department of the Army policy prohibits acquiring, reporting, processing or storing of information on persons or organizations not affiliated with the Department of Defense, except under those circumstances authorized in paragraphs 6 and 7 below when such information is essential to accomplish Department of Army missions. (paragraph 2)
Who supervises Army information-gathering activities under AR 380-13?
All informationgathering activities are subject to overall civilian control and general supervision by the Secretary or Under Secretary of the Army. (paragraph 2)
How must unauthorized information from walkin sources be handled?
Walkin sources volunteering information not authorized for acquisition by this regulation will be referred to the appropriate Federal, state or local law enforcement agency. (paragraph 5)
What authorization is required to acquire civil disturbance information about nonaffiliated persons and organizations?
Except as authorized in paragraphs d and e below, Army resources may only acquire, report, process or store civil disturbance information concerning nonaffiliated persons and organizations upon receipt of specific prior authorization from the Secretary or the Under Secretary of the Army. (paragraph 6)