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DAFI 14-404 — Intelligence Oversight

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BranchU.S. Air Force
SeriesDAFI
Publication date2025-01-23 (1.6 years ago)
StatusCurrent
Proponent / OPRAF/A2
Source of recordAF e-Publishing

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What this publication covers

This publication assigns responsibilities and establishes policy for the effective conduct of DAF intelligence activities and intelligence-related activities, and the protection of constitutional rights. All lawful means, and with full consideration of the rights of United States (U.S.) persons, shall be used to obtain reliable intelligence information to protect the United States and its interests. The DAF has a solemn obligation, and shall continue in the conduct of its activities, to protect fully the legal rights of all U.S. persons, including freedoms, civil liberties, and privacy rights guaranteed by federal law. Unit commanders and organization managers with intelligence or intelligence related roles play the most important part in this process.

What changed in this edition

This document has been substantially revised and needs to be completely reviewed. Major changes include applicability to both the United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Space Force (USSF) as armed forces of the DAF. The update also provides clarifying training requirements language, updated contracting language, a tool to guide determination of intelligence activities, guidance for obtaining clearances for Intelligence Oversight Monitor (IOM) roles, and guidance on dissemination. 1. Overview.................................................................................................................. 3 2. Roles and Responsibilities....................................................................................... 3 3. Identifying, Investigating, and Reporting QIA and/or S/HSM................................ 11 4. Intelligence Oversight Reporting............................................................................. 12 5. Intelligence Oversight Procedural Guidance........................................................... 12

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