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Army Regulation 381-102

Military Intelligence

Intelligence

OperationalSupportActivities (U)

CLASSIFIED BY: ACSI, DA

DECLASSIFY ON: OADR

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HeadquartersDepartment of the ArmyWashington, DC24 February 1986

\Umm ^CHANGEAR 381-102

Intelligence Operational Support

Activities (U)

not releasable toforetg:; nationals

WARNING NOTICEIntellignece Sourcesor Methods Involved

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HeadquartersDepartment of the ArmyWashington, OC24 February 1986

Army Regulation 381-102

Effective 24 March 1986

Military Intelligence

Intelligence Operational Support Activities (U)

This UPDATE printing publishes a revision ma*

is effective 2< March t986

Because the structure oi the entire revised text

has been reorganized, no attempt has been

made to highlight changes from the earlier

regulation dated 15 June 1979

,>filjiL*Mm {<tt, 11J

nis regulation supersec-.-s AP. 38i-iC2. 15 J^e1979

(U) Impact on New Manning System.

This regulation does not contain informa-

(U) Contents (Listeo Oy oaragraph numoer;

Chapter 1

General

Purpose • l-l

References • I -2

Explanation of terms and abbrevia-

tions • I -3

Responsibilities • 1-4

Coordination requirements • 1-5

Communications • 1-6

Chapter 2

Policy and procedures

Cover and cover support • 2-1

Minimum standards for cover • 2-2

Criteria for cover • 2-?

Cover approval authority • 2-4

Cover registration • 2-5

Indoctrination of dependents • 2-6

Cmer and cover support training • 2- :

Selection of cover • 2-S

Cover secuntv requirements • 2-9

tion that affects the New Manning System.

(U) Internal control systems. This regu-

lation is subject to the requirements of ARII -2 It contains interna! control provi-

sions but does not contain checklists for

conducting internal control reviews. These

checklists are being developed and will be

published at a later date.

(U) Supplementation. Supplementation

of this regulation 3nd establishment of

forms other than DA forms are prohibited

without prior approval of HQDA (DA-

M1-1SH). WASH DC 20310-1061.

(U) Interim changes. Interim changes to

this regulation are not official unless they

are authenticated by The Adjutant Gener-

al. Users will destroy interim changes on

Establishing cover • 2-10

Establishment of cover unit and assign-

ment of unit identification codes

(UlC)and DODACC • 2-11

Army cover for Non-Army organiza-

tions • 2-12

Cover support resources * 2-13

Cover documentation • 2-14

Constraints on use of organizations and

for cover activities • 2-15

Alteration of cover • 2-16^

Termination of cover • 2-1

7

Loss or compromise of cover • 2-18

Grooming standards • 2-19

Association restrictions • 2-20

Other obligations • 2-21

Classification guidance • 2-22

Casualty reporting • 2-23

Serious Incident Reports (SIR) • 2-24

Claims • 2-25

Chapter 3

Available Cover Support

By Order of the Secretary o< the Army.

JOHN A. WICKHAM, JR

Genera!. United States Army

Chief of Staff

Official:

MILDRED E. HEDBERGBrigadier General. United States Army

The Adjutanf^eneral

their expiration dates unless sooner super-

seded or rescinded.

(U) Suggested improvements. The pro-

ponent agency of this regulation i> in-

Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for

Intelligence. Users are invited to send

comments and suggested improvements on

DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes

to Publications and Blank Forms) directly

to HQDA (DAM1-ISH). WASH DC20310-1061.

(U) Distribution. Distribution of this issue

has been made in accordance with DAForm I2-9C requirements for AR381-102. The number of copies distributed

to a given subscriber is the number of

copies requested in Block 1039 of the sub-

scriber's DA Form 12-9C AR 381-102

distribution is D for Active Army, none

for ARNG, and none for USAR.

Section I

Cover for Travel

General • 3-1

Preparing and processing re-

quests • 3-2

Section II

Cover Support Services

General • 3-3

Assistance offered • 3-4

Section III

Identity Protection • 3-5

General • 3-5

Deletion, insertion, or blocking of data

in DA Systems • 3-6

Appendix

A References

B. Cover Support Plan Format

Glossary

24 FEBRUARY 1986 • AR 381-102

Chapter 1

General (U)

1-1. (U) Purposea. (C)

5 USC 552 (b) (1)

(1) (U) Foreign intelligence collection.

(2) (V) Counienntelltgence.

(3) (V) Clandestine collection oper-

ations.

\4) (U) Special Operations Forces

(SOF).

(5) (U) Special Access Programs (SAP)

(per AR 380-38

(6) (U) Other operations as determined

by ACSI. DA, or Cdr. INSCOM, as ap-

propriate

b (C)'

of the President, or any directives or regu-

lations applicable to the Army in general

or intelligence/SOF components in par-

ticular.

1-2. (U) ReferencesRequired and related publications are list-

ed in appendix A.

c. (U) The DCSPER. DA. will-

la) (U) Other U.S. Government intelli-

gence and SOF personnel.

(b) (U) Units or activities openly identi-

fied as military intelligence, counterintelli-

gence, and/or SOF(c) (U) Other clandestine/covert support

functions or organizations.

(5) (S)

fe^^^^^^^ft^^^'

c (U) This regulation will not be inter-

preted or construed to imply authority to

violate, dismiss, or circumvent any laws of

the United State*, or anv Executive Orders

f. (U) The Technology Management Of-

fice (TMO). OCSA, will—

24 FEBRUARY 1986 • AR 331-102

5 USC 552 lb) CD

6 USC 552 (b)(1)

)

g. (U) The CG. MILPERCEN^;ill—a

(1) (C)\

(2) (U) Provide the Cdr. INSCOM. or

his or her representatives, with a semiannu-

al review of those data bases which access

the military and civilian data bases for

information. _

5 U5C 552 (b)(1)

i. (U) Commander. U.S. Army Intelli-

gence and Security Command (Cdr, INS-

COM), will—

(1) (U) Review and approve cover sup-

port plans for technical sufficiency and

propriety and direct implementation of

INSCOM-responsible actions within those

approved plans.

(2) <C

Vi\ (c) (U) An appropriate military and ci-

*i*f/ilian career management program for in-

telligence, SOF. and all other individuals

-Authorized support."*"

(d) (U) Central records control center

procedures for appropriate personnel and

finance records.

'(4) (L'j Designate a specific INSCOMelement as a carrier unit to provide CSPsupport. This Cover Support Organization

(CSO) will provide advice and assistance

in plan development, and will implement

approved plans to include necessary secure

environment contracting support required

to establish the covers.

(5) (U) Coordinate with supported com-

mands and agencies on establishing proce-

dures to support operational requirements

and providing oversight to ensure compli-

ance with laws of the United States, Exec-

utive Orders of the President, or

directives/regulations applicable to the

Army in general or intelhgwce^SQF components in particuj

(6) (S)

552 (b) (T

24 FEBRUARY 1986 • AR 331-102,^vC 532 (b) $1

Jfisetapaai

**j\ (U) U.S. Array commands and activi-

ty ties using the services of the CSP wili-

er Olio

:3»4H»i5*St: -.'..->>'.• >•»> awr*-* 1

..

k (U) The Army General Counsel will

exercise intelligence oversight responsibil-

ities and monitor sensitive Army intelli-

gence activities and SOF activities for

legality and propriety on behalf of the

Secretary nf the Army1. (Uj The Judge Advocate General

(TJAG) will monitor sensitive Army Intel-

ligence ictivmcs for legality and propriety

rv. tt'; T:.- Cor. IS Army ClaimsService, uill—

(ll <l'i Assign a smgic POC unhin the

I'S Arm-. ("la::m ^i-r-.;ce to coordinate

CSV matters

(2) (U) Assist the Cdr. INSCOMVtASV-O), in establishing a secure means

of handling claims described in paragraph

1.5. in\ mmmmmmmamimm)iii n

Chapter 2

Policy and Procedures (U)

2-1. (U) Cover_a

a. (S

(2) (U) Selected foreign counterintelli-

gence operations.

(3) (U) Selected special operations ele-

ments, activities, and deployments.

(4) (U) Selected Special Access Pro-

grams

(5) (U) Selected elements or activities

designated by the Department of the Armyor the Join t Chie fs of Staff.

b (C)

(I) (U) Minimum standards for cover

C (2) (U) Criteria for covers

S (3) (U) Assignment constraints

cvj (4) (V) Expected gain.'objective

tK (5) (L'l Reason for plausible denial re-

Oquirement

j (h; t'L'l Plans for extraction in the event

r»of compromise

(7) (V) Cover registration

(8) (U) Use of pseudonyms.

(9) (U) Indoctrination.of dependents.

(10) (U) Training plan for use of cover.

(11) (U) Public affairs guidance.

(12) (U) A copy of an approved

OPLAN. CIOC. ClOP, or SAP.

2-2- (U) Minimum standards for cover

Cove r used by ar authorized activity 3s

listed in paragraph 1-la must meet the

following minimum standards

a. (U) Be required for mission accom-

plishment

b. (U) Be capable of withstanding curso-

ry scrutiny by unwanted observers

2-3. (U) Criteria for cover

a. (U) In "a'ddition'to complying with the

minimum standards for cover, all covers

must meet the following criteria

(li flj Must be realistic

(2) fL'l Must he liveable

(3) (li Must be supporta^iL

(4j ill Must ru compatible w.tv. *!:•.-

missiiin and opera": m(5 1 (S-

I )

(6) (U) Must be cost effective

(9) (U) Must be in compliance with stat-

utes and reeuLnati, restraints,

b.

en

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of. rpsR' lAPV -\9 u t :.

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5USC552fl>MU * U<* 552(b) (n

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24 FEBRUARY 1986 • Afi 381-102

Si«wT wameffN5 ysc 5rr^ n;

5 USC 5521b) CU

ble height, weight, and physical fitness

standards/"^ '~ "'" '*"

2-20. (U) Association restriction

a.

(U) Tota! exemption to any facet of

mandatory military training must be specif-

ically approved by the unit commanders(05 and above) concerned, and the Cdr.

INSCOM (lASV-O). notified When an

individual is approved for exemption !rom

mandatory training. Cdr. INSCOM(IASV'-O). will, as appropriate, cause a

letter specifying the period of exemption to

be filed in official military records

c.

6 USC 552 (b)(1)

2-18. (U) Loss or compromise of cover

2-21. (U) Other obligations

b. (U) Military personnel, regardless ofcover, remain subject to the Uniform Codeof Military Justice.

2-22. (U) Classification guidancea- (S)

Ujr;)

552 (b) (1)

2-19. (U) Grooming standardsa. (U) Grooming standards (clothing and

personal appearance) must be consistent

with the established cover.

b. (U) Variance from normal DA stand-

ards is authorized in accordance with AR670- 1. to the extent necessary to perform

the mission

c. (U) Under no circumstances will this

provision be used to justify an excessive

reduction of military grooming standards

or to tuMit\ noncompliance with applica-

24 FE3-UAR*! 19S5 • AR 381-102

2-23. (U) Casualty reporting

a- (C)

n

6*

cc>

%

)!•

to

1)

5 USC 552 <b) (1)

(1)(UJ true name/SSN of casualty.

*(2) (U) Date, time, and place of incident.

(3) (U) Circumstances.

(4) (U) Date. time, and place of death.

<5> (U) Cause of death.

(t>> (U) Name, grade, telephone number,

and unit POC at the sue of the casualty.

(7) <U) Cover implications

c (V) The CSO will facilitate and co-

ordinate necessary (initial) actions pertain-

ing to CaMialu Reponmc between

m'ilPERCEN-DA and the field unit.

d. (U) Notification of next of kin will be

the responsibility of the supported unit

commander, or Cdr, INSCOM. based on

who has the most expeditious access to the

next of kin.

e. (U) INSCOM will coordinate all

processing of casualty reporting, and moni-

tor the appointment of a survivor assist-

ance officer, and administrative reports.

f. (U) DA Casualty Branch will prepare

Report of Casualty (DD Form 1300). The

DD Form 1300 is the official certificate of

death issued by HQ. Department of the

Army. Per AR 600-10. the major com-

mand will also prepare a letter from DA to

the next of kin expressing sympathy.

.g

-(i.e.

(LTTn extraordinary circumstances

mass casualties or joint service oper-

ations), variations to this regulation will be

approved by HQDA.

2-24. (S)

2-25. (U) Claims

Any claim arising from the operation of an

official or non-official cover in favor of or

against the V.S Government, or any of its

agencies or employees, civilian or military.

will be settled in accordance with AR27-20 The Cdr. INSCOM <IASV-Oi. uill

notify the Cdr. IS Army Claims Service

of anv such claims

24 FEBRUARY 1986 • AR 361-10211

ss&««Ti*fifSEiL

(Letterhead)

(Office symbol)

SUBJECT: Request for Cover Support (U)

Commander, U.S. Array Intelligence and Security Command

ATTN: IA0PS

Arlington Hall Station, VA 22212-5000

1. ( ) Request that Cover Support Specialist from uSAASD be authorized direct contact with (True intt

Identification i. The (Show appropriate authority) has determined that the U.S. Government and the U.S. Army

engaging in sensitive missions of this nature reauire Cover for Status.

(Alternate pa fac'apn 1)

1. (U) Request that Cover Support Specialist from the Arrry Cover Suopo-t Organization be authorizes

direct contact with (True I nit Identification,. The <Shn* apprupnGit auth»nm has determined that wMle the fee:

tr.at tneU.S. Government engages in sensitive missions o* tms nature does not require Cover for Stat js,

the threat of retribution to personnel assigned to the activity does require your attention.

a. ( ) True Mission and Object ives.

b. ( ) Lccat ion:

c. ( ) Designated Reoresentative of Commander/Point o* Contact:

d. ( ) Desireo Objective of Cover for Status/Action:

(What are you trying to protect and from whom?)

2. ( ) (Indicate the timeframe during which the mpport a required. Indicate funding available far the move into cover. Indicate

intended true relationship* to higher and subordinate activities.

3. ( ) Approved ' plan, is enclosed (OPLAS). C/OP. CIOC, SAPi.

(Signature block of

requesting official

i

Enclosure

CF:

Cdr, INSCOK

ATTN: IASV-0)

Fort Meade, MD 20755-5900

Note Show correct security classification on eacn paragraph

Figure 2-1. (U) Format for requesting cover support

2i FEBRJARY 1936 • AR 35'- , 02

(Letterhead)

(Office symbol)

SU8JECT:

Cdr, USAINSCOM

ATTN: IASV-0

FT Meade, MD 20755-5900

• r-»/-» m-c 552 cbj aa.

1. ( ) True Identity: (Same) . . . .

(Rank i . . . . <SS\I . . . .

(Duty assignment) ....

2. ( ) Cover Identity:

a. ( ) Cover names

c. ( ) Documents to De iss^eo

c. ( ) Cover organize: -ion

d. ( ) Project na-r.e

3. ( ) Current Active Cove r Na-res:

A. ( ) Former (Inactive Cover Names):

Ncie Classification of parac'acns wii: De m Keeping witrt contents

Figure 2-2. (C)

(Letterhead'

•v

,6 W5C5S2(b;(7 ;

iOffice svmht'l'

>

SUBJECT:ijSLg <W «;

Cdr, USAINSCOf

AJTN: IASV-0

FT Meade, MO 20755-5900

1. ( ) Cover identification.

2. ( ) Brief description of mission or function of the cover activity.

3. ( ) True ioent i f i cat ion of Army unit or element using this cover.

L. ( ) Personnel assoc iatea ui th the cover activity using individual cover names in connection with the

cover activity.( ) List personnel associated with the cover unit by their true names. If they also «« cover names tn connection with the cover

actum, include these name\.

5. ( ) Date the cover activity was initiated.

6. ( ) Cover name affidavit.

Nore Classification o' paragraphs *'i' tie m keeping «""i r- conierv.s

Figure 2-3. (C)j

24 FEBRUARY 1986 • Afi 381-10;

Chapter 3

Available Cover Support (U)

Section I

Cover for Travel (U)

Section II

Cover Support Services (U) "k

3-2. (U) Preparing and processing re-

questsa (C) Field elements that require mili-

ary personnel to 3rnve in a cover status

will annotate personnel requisitions "proc-

ess in accords n.-e with chapter 5. AR381-102 " TMl- RFO must be received by

the CSO no*, later than 60 days prior to the

individual' 4, rcporr date.

b. <C

h. (U) Coordinating the procurement of

nontechnical communications systems per

applicable DCIDs.i. (U) Creating and inserting cover orga-

nizational TOAs/TOEs in automated

Army accountability • systems, such as

TAADS.

Section III

Identity Protection (U)

3-5.

3-4. (U) Assistance offered^

a.

7c* a. (U) Prior to assignment to the com-

tflmand. The MACOM must annotate per-

sonnel requisitions with the caveat.

1?'process in accordance with chapter .*. AR^8 J

-102." On receipt of a caveated requiM-

-tlon. M1LPERCEN will coordinate fur-

ther processing with Cdr, INSCQM-b.

tabiuhing and maintaining es-

crow accounts or other special accounts,

when required

.$ USC 552 (ij)(ty

USC 552 (b)(1)

"U 2& FEBRUARY "!9S6 • AR 381-1C2

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Appendix AReferences (U)

Section I

Required Publications (U)

AR 340-21 (U)

The Army Privacy Program

AR 380-5 (Li

Information Security

AR38C-13 <U>

Acquisition and Storage of Information

Concerning Nonaffiliated Persons and Or-

granzauons

AR 380-381 fS)

Special Access Programs and "Carve-Out"

Contracts lU)

AR 381-10 (I)

U.S. Arm> Intelligence Activities

AR 381-25 fl'l

Safegujrdir-.u Information Pertaining to

Certain HL'MINT Activities

AR 381-141 «DProvisions f.->: Administration. Supervi-

sion. Control, and Use of Intelligence Con-

tingency Funds (U)

AR 614-115 (C)

Miiitar\ Intelligence Excepted Career Pro-

gram (GREAT" SKILL* (U;

AR 610-1 fl i

Wear and Appearance r>\ Arm> Uniforms

and Insignia

AR 690-950-19-1 (C)

Military Intelligence Civilian Excepted

CareerProgram~(MICECP) <U>

DIAM 58-11 (S)

Defense Human Resources Intelligence

Collection Management Manual <Uj

DIAR 58-12 (S)

HL'MINT Operational Coordination < U)

DCID 5/1 (S)$5$

U>J

Section il

Related Publications

(U) A related publication is merely a

source of additional information. The user

does not have to read a to understand the

regulation

AR 27-10

Military Justice

AR 37-64 (OFinance and Accounting for Special Mis-

sions Funds (U)

AR 381-47 (S)

U.S. Army Offensive Counterintelligence

Operations (U)

AR 381-143 (C)

Logistic Policy and Procedures (U)

AR 600-10 fUi

The Army Casualty System (U>

AR 700-84 (U)

Issue and Sale of Personal Clothing (U)

AR 735-5 (U)

Basic Policies and Procedures for Property

Accountability Federal Acquisition Regu-

lations (U) DA and DOD Supplements

thereto

FM 30-17A (C)

Counterintelligence Special Operations

(U)

FM 30-18 (SI

Intelligence Collection Operations (U)

DOD Regulation 5240.1-R (U)

Procedures Governing the Activities of

DOD intelligence Components that Affect

United States Persons

JCS Pub. 1

DOD Dictionary of Military and Associat-

ed Terms

(»

2. pEgpUARY 19^6 • AR 38t-!0r

Appendix BCover Support Plan Formats (U)

& USC 552 (b) (1).

15

N

(Activity Vnil Letterhead)

Cover Plan ( )

SUBJECT: (Identification of operation i < ) Date:

References: <Ciu operational plan i Project No:

1. ( > MISSION:

a C ) Requirements. Identify the true designat ion of the unit. Explain command, administrative, and

operational relationships with other true organizations. Summarize the mission as delineated m tne

Operations Plan (or similar planning document) uDon which the Cover Plan will be based. Give the

geographic lc:-tion and provide geographic coordinates <or lesser" known foreign areas.

b. ( ) Ohveme. Summarize the cover plan's objective and state what is to be accompl ished.

Specifically, why overt status is unacceDtaoie; w"y cove's for act ion alone would not suffice; wr.a: is

to De protected, and from wnom or what <i.e. , atf. I iat ion -i tr. tie U.S. Government, protection o^ tne

U.S. Army from the media, from HOIS, host coun'.ry, ana unwitting U.S. personnel, etc.) .

c. ( > Bsu ofop<rs;:oni. Indicate tneDase(s) c' cserat i vs anc ;rir countries inwncn thecoie'-a

oeuseo. Incluae descriptive* locale, anyome- acnvives us rig cover if known, and any over:

'n:e:

:

igence activities at t Me base locale.

d f ) Co.-"" -ic-.r.. Descnoe tne ae-.e—.c Covers '-or icon tr.at are envisioned. (Generally, Covers

for Iction are -ct associates w^f Cover for Status, necess- tat mg the use of addi tional cover names a-d

sto-ies.)

2. C ) COVER FOR STATUS LEGEND:

a. ( ) Includenameof desired cover organization ana desired parent MACOW, agency, or firm in orce-

to provide backstopping, if recused. State whether official or nonof f icial cover for status wi 11oe

necessary.

un

be

b. C ) Provioe cover mission statement and cover story to be used in the local environment *or t*e

it and for individuals assigned. When conceiving individual cover for status, consideration shouLc

aiven to previous assignments, schooling, etc., and snould include provisions for adult dependents.

c. C ) Describe personnel to be employed in the cover unit to include number, positions versus

requirements, IDA/TOE, and include cover specialties/grades.

d ( ) Indicate the date or timeframe that the cover unit should be operational and state reasons.

Indicate if the operation should be phased in, and explain. State how long the cover may be required to

exist and provioe a deactivation plan.

e. ( ) Plan for the possibi I i ty of cover unit compromise. Also provide action to be taken in the

event that one or more covered personnel are compromised.

3. ( ) COVER SUPPORT:

a. ( ) Descrioe the necessary level of backstoopmg for unit.

(1) ( ) O^icia. Cover: UK, DODAAC, etc.

(2) ( ) Non-Official Cover: IRS Number, etc.

t. ( ) Description of iters required for cover, to include commercial bank accounts, vehicle

registration, call forwarding, post office boxes, letterneao stationery, etc.

c. ( ) Describe aocumentat ion rea^ire.-ents fc- personnel , i .e. , a-ivers * licenses,

so: '.a; security numbers, etc .

crecr ' ca^ss

,

Sno* csrrec: ^e-jnu c»ass>i>caior <c ea:~ pa'aa'asr anc Mic-

Figure B-1. (U) Cover Plan Forma?

2'- C E3RUAR«' 1S86 • AR 38'-^2

d. ( ) Indicate how funding for the cover unit will be handled. Explain if assistance will be needed

to provide special fiscal stations, financial accounts or fund transfers.

4. ( ) ADMINISTRATIVE:

a. ( ) Explain how the movement of personnel will be handled in and out of the cover organization.

This should include assignment/departure and on local travel

.

b. ( ) Indicate if assistance will be necessary to identify qual if ied personnel for organization,

and, if so, provide specifics.

c. ( ) Describe any soecial faining/o'ie^tat ion that will be needed for covered personnel.

d. ( ) Indicate how the cower -ill be funded; if not ICF, attach copy of existing authorization.

e. ( ) Describe how secure comnam cat ions, technical or nontechnical , wi 1 1 be effected wi th higher

headcoarters.f

.

( ) Indicate how efficiency reports on covered personnel will be handled and if they are to oe

classified.

g. C ) Explain if the use or Administrative Cover Names will be needed on true reporting documents.«

5. ( ) COORDINATION/LIAISON: Generally, all coordination associated with the development, mainte-

nance, anddisestaslisnment o' Covers for Stat js wi 1 1 be accomplished by the Cdr, INSCO" CIASV-0). Tr'S

induces tr.e acauisition cf cover documentation, both national and local level, and the '. iaison

reaui rQi f cr estac. 'smng spe: " * * c Levels of backs topping.

£nc lcs-i r es

Figure 8-1. (U) Cover plan format—Continued

7'. FEBRUARY 198- • AP '!'?.' -'.':

5 USC 552(b)(1)

Glossary (U)

Section I

Abbreviations (U)

(U) ACSIAssistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence

(U) CIACentral Intelligence Agency

(U) CIOCCounterintelligence Operational Concept

(U) CIOPClandestine Intelligence Operations Pro-

posal

(U) COACnmrtroller of the Arm>

(L I CONLSContinent! United States

a- csoCover Support Organization

«l "CSPCove: Su~p nt Program

(Li D\Department of the Arrro

(U) DCIDDirector o: Central Intelligence Directives

<L« DOI)Department of Defense

(L')DODACCDc- jrtment of Defense Activity Address

Code

(U) DIAMDefense Intelligence Agency Manual

(U) DIARDefense Intelligence Agency Regulation

<Ul PPAEDirector. Program Analysis and Evalua-

tion

(U) HUM1NTHuman Intelligence

(U) ICFIntelligence Contingency Fundi

(U) inscomL' S Arm> Intelligence and Security Com-mand

(U) MACOMMajor Arm\ Command

(U> MILPKRCENU.S. Arm> Military Personnel Center

(l'i MOSMilitary Occupational Special:)

(It OADROriginating Agency's Determination Re-

quired

(U) OCOM'SOutside the Continental United States

(U) OFCOOffensive Counterintelligence Operations

(U) O&MAOperations and Maintenance, Army

(U) OPSECOperations Security

(C)

(U) CoverThose measures to give protection to infor-

mation, a person, plan, operation, or instal-

lation from the enemy intelligence effort

and leakage of information,

a. (C)

(U) Clandestine operation

An activity to accomplish intelligence,

counterintelligence, and other similar ac-

tivities sponsored or conducted by govern-

mental departments or agencies, in such a

uay as to assure secrecy or concealment

(It differs from covert operations m that

emphasis is placed on concealment of the

operation rather than on concealment of

the identity of the sponsori (JCS Pub h

(U) Covert operations

Operations that are so planned and execut-

ed as to conceal the identity of or permit

plausible denial by the sponsor. They differ

from clandestine operations in that the emphasis is placed on concealment »>f the

identity of the sponsor rather than conceal-

ment of the operation (JCS Pub I

)

2^ FEBRUARY 1966 • AR 36*. -1025 L'SC 332 (13) (U

USC5S20))O)

5 USC 552 (b)(1)

(U) Low visibility operations

Sensitive operations wherein the political/

military restrictions inherent in covert and

clandestine operations are either not neces-

sary or not feasible; actions are taken as

required to limit exposure of those in-

volved or their activities or both Execu-

tion of these operations is undertaken with

the knowledge that the action or sponsor-

ship of the operation may preclude plausi-

ble denial by the initiating power.

(U) Operations security

The process of denying adversaries infor-

mation about friendly capabilities and in-

tentions by identifying, controlling, and

protecting indicators associated with plan-

ning and conducting military operations

and other activities. Also called Oi'SEC

f. USC 5:2 ft) CD

which are planned and executed so that the

role of the U.S. Government is not appar-

~ent or acknowledged publicly.

b. Functions in support of the activities

described in a. above but which are not

intended to include U.S. political process-

es, public opinion, or media, and dc not

include diplomatic activities or the collec-

tion and production of intelligence or relat-

ed support functions

(U) Special operations

Operations conducted by specially trained.

equipped, and organized DOD forces

against strategic or tactical targets in pur-

suit of national military, political, econom-

ic, or psychological objectives. These

operations may be conducted during peri-

ods of peace or hostilities They may sup-

port conventional operations, or the> may

be prosecuted independently when the use

of conventional forces is either inappropri-

ate or mfeasible (JCS Pub ! I

(U) Special activities

a Activities conducted in support of

national foreign policy objectives abroad

(U) U.S. person

A citizen of the United States, an alien

lawfully admitted for permanent roider.ee

in the United States: an unincorporated

association substantially composed o! L S

citizens or permanent resident alien*, or a

corporation incorporated in the Lmted

States, except for a corporation directed

and controlled by a foreign government or

governments Greater detail may be ac-

quired in AR 381-10. appendix A. para 27

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