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Sec. 1616 · H.R. 8800

Integration of open-source intelligence training and tradecraft into all-source intelligence analysis curricula

Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations › Title XVI — Space Activities, Strategic Programs, and Intelligence Matters › Subtitle B — Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities

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Committee version · Sec. 1616

(a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 21 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 430f. Integration of open-source intelligence training and tradecraft into all-source intelligence analysis curricula (a) Requirement The Secretary of each military department shall ensure that training within such military department for all-source intelligence analysts includes instruction in open-source intelligence tradecraft. (b) Guidance and standards The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security shall— (1) issue guidance to standardize open-source intelligence training requirements for the military departments; and (2) establish minimum open-source intelligence tradecraft standards for use by the military departments. (c) Matters covered Training required under subsection (a) shall include instruction in open-source intelligence tradecraft, including— (1) methods for the discovery, collection, and analysis of publicly available information, including commercially available information; (2) use of open-source intelligence tools, platforms, and data sources; (3) evaluation of source reliability, data quality, and analytic validity; (4) integration of open-source intelligence with other intelligence disciplines; (5) legal, policy, and privacy considerations associated with open-source intelligence activities; and (6) use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to support open-source intelligence analysis. (d) Applicability The requirements under subsection (a) shall apply to initial-entry training programs for military and civilian all-source intelligence analysts across the military departments. (e) Coordination In issuing guidance and standards under subsection (b), the Under Secretary shall consult with the Director of National Intelligence to ensure consistency with standards for open-source intelligence in the intelligence community.. (b) Implementation The Secretary of each military department shall implement the requirements of section 430f of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

•HR 8800 RHSEC. 1616
Passed the House · Sec. 1616

(a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 21 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 430f. Integration of open-source intelligence training and tradecraft into all-source intelligence analysis curricula (a) Requirement The Secretary of each military department shall ensure that training within such military department for all-source intelligence analysts includes instruction in open-source intelligence tradecraft. (b) Guidance and standards The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security shall— (1) issue guidance to standardize open-source intelligence training requirements for the military departments; and (2) establish minimum open-source intelligence tradecraft standards for use by the military departments. (c) Matters covered Training required under subsection (a) shall include instruction in open-source intelligence tradecraft, including— (1) methods for the discovery, collection, and analysis of publicly available information, including commercially available information; (2) use of open-source intelligence tools, platforms, and data sources; (3) evaluation of source reliability, data quality, and analytic validity; (4) integration of open-source intelligence with other intelligence disciplines; (5) legal, policy, and privacy considerations associated with open-source intelligence activities; and (6) use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to support open-source intelligence analysis. (d) Applicability The requirements under subsection (a) shall apply to initial-entry training programs for military and civilian all-source intelligence analysts across the military departments. (e) Coordination In issuing guidance and standards under subsection (b), the Under Secretary shall consult with the Director of National Intelligence to ensure consistency with standards for open-source intelligence in the intelligence community.. (b) Implementation The Secretary of each military department shall implement the requirements of section 430f of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

•HR 8800 EHSEC. 1616

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