ACCH14-404 — Intelligence Oversight

ACCH14-404 governs Intelligence Oversight for Air Force intelligence and intelligence-related activities and the protection of constitutional rights.

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  • Publication number: ACCH14-404
  • Title: INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT
  • Date: 2020-10-02

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It covers IO program execution, training, PUM requests, documentation, frequently asked questions, scenarios, and self-assessment examples. It requires records created through its processes to be maintained and disposed of in accordance with applicable Air Force records requirements.

Topics covered

  • Intelligence Oversight program execution
  • IO training
  • PUM requests
  • US Person information
  • Intelligence Oversight scenarios
  • Self-assessment checklist

Questions and answers

What is the primary objective of the Intelligence Oversight Program?

The primary objective of the IO Program is to obtain reliable intelligence information while protecting the legal rights of US Persons (USP) (as articulated in Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 5240.01, Procedures Governing the Conduct Of DoD Intelligence Activities), including freedoms, civil liberties, and privacy rights guaranteed by federal law, by ensuring that intelligence personnel at all levels understand IO responsibilities. (paragraph 14-404)

What does Intelligence Oversight balance?

Intelligence Oversight (IO) involves a balancing of two fundamental interests: obtaining the intelligence information required to protect national security while protecting individual rights guaranteed by the Constitution and outlined within the laws of the United States. (paragraph 14-404)

When may USPI be collected, retained, and disseminated?

USPI may be collected, retained and disseminated only IAW the procedures in DoDM 5240.01 (Procedures 1-10) and DoD 5240.01-R (Procedures 11-13). (paragraph 14-404)

What activities does the Air Force Intelligence Oversight program cover?

The Air Force IO program pertains to all personnel assigned or attached to units or staffs that could collect, analyze, process, retain, or disseminate information on USP. (paragraph 14-404)

What does ACCH14-404 say about records created through its processes?

Ensure all records created as a result of processes described in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of IAW the AF Records Disposition Schedule located in the AF Records Information Management System.

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