AFPD14-4 — Management of AF ISR and Cyber Effects Operations Enterprise

AFPD14-4 governs management and integration of the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Cyber Effects Operations Enterprise.

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  • Publication number: AFPD14-4
  • Title: Management of AF ISR and Cyber Effects Operations Enterprise
  • Date: 2019-07-11

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It establishes policy for intelligence training, analysis, targeting, cryptologic missions, acquisition support, information sharing, and oversight. It requires compliance with Intelligence Community and Department of Defense standards, protection of United States persons’ rights and civil liberties, and technically and operationally sound training.

Applies to: This Policy Directive applies to all Air Force organizations, including the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, and their respective members.

Topics covered

  • Intelligence training and proficiency
  • Intelligence analysis and targeting
  • Cryptologic missions
  • Intelligence acquisition support
  • Intelligence oversight
  • Cyber effects operations training
  • Information sharing across the Intelligence Community

Questions and answers

What does AFPD14-4 require for Combatant Command intelligence and cyber effects operations training?

Oversee the training and proficiency in achieving intelligence and cyber effects operations activities of Combatant Commands by assigned forces and assets based on national, service and joint missions, capabilities, priorities, requirements, and responsibilities. (paragraph 2)

How must Air Force intelligence specialists conduct intelligence activities involving United States persons?

Train Air Force intelligence specialists to conduct intelligence activities in a manner that fully respects the rights and civil liberties of all United States persons while executing assigned Intelligence Community missions and functions. (paragraph 2)

What intelligence capabilities must the Air Force establish?

Establish analysis and targeting capabilities necessary to fulfill national, service and joint requirements and leverage enterprise services to facilitate the secure sharing of information, technologies, and capabilities across the Intelligence Community in accordance with applicable Intelligence Community Directives. (paragraph 2)

What cryptologic policy does AFPD14-4 require the Air Force to establish?

Establish cryptologic policy and guidance necessary to perform Air Force cryptologic missions. (paragraph 2)

How must intelligence support Air Force acquisition programs?

Embed intelligence as a collaborative partner into Air Force acquisition programs to ensure early and sustained support throughout the lifecycle of a program. (paragraph 2)

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