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Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) FOIA Reduction Improvement Plan, July 2017 [4 Pages, 0.5MB]

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It produced reports between from at least 2009 through 2012, but it is unknown how long the office itself was in operation prior to the 2009 date. Today, it is known as the “Defense Technology and Long-Range Analysis Office”.

Below, you will find a list of reports created by the DWO. The request was for, “… a list of all reports and their respective titles and dates (along with any other information that may be readily available), published by the DIA’s Defense Warning Office (DWO), from 2009 to the date of processing this request.

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Defense Warning Office (DWO) List of Reports, 2009 – 2012 [11 Pages, 0.7MB]

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In the event of the death, resignation, or inability of the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) to perform the functions and duties of the office, the DIA officials, in the order listed below, shall act for and exercise the powers of the Director.

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Order of Succession for the Director, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), June 30, 2017 [3 Pages, 4MB]

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For the past 24 years, The Black Vault has gone after UFO documents from nearly every government agency that exists. Although thousands of pages have been released in that process, and subsequently archived on the site for others to download, there are many pages that still remain classified that the government will not release.  The National Security Agency (NSA) just confirmed again they not only have Top Secret UFO material, they will also not declassify it for national security reasons.

The lineage of this particular request goes back eleven years to 2009 when The Black Vault sought additional UFO related material from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Originally, The Black Vault had already received hundreds of pages of related material in 1996, but this 2009 request sought new records created after 1996. During the course of this case, it was discovered that five pages of material existed, but the NSA was the agency responsible for declassification. Therefore, the pages were forwarded there for review and possible release.

In August of 2012, three years after the request was filed for records dated after 1996, the NSA denied the request. The Black Vault was told that the information was classified Top Secret, and could not be released because it would “be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to the national security.” In addition, the NSA referenced a common go-to explanation for the UFO phenomena that was rooted in decades prior: weather balloons.

“[‘Unidentified aircraft’ or ‘unidentified (flying) object’] are simply terms that are used to describe conventional aircraft or objects (possibly weather balloons) that have been identified as such at the time of the report,” the letter from the NSA explained. “The reports themselves are not focused on ‘UFOs,’ but happen to contain terms related to them. The 2 documents (5 pages) referred by DIA fits this category and have been reviewed by this Agency as required by the FOIA and have been found to be currently and properly classified in accordance with Executive Order 13526.”

In October of 2019, The Black Vault would try again, and filed a Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) request to the NSA to re-review the five Top Secret pages to see if they could be released. Nearly a year later, the NSA denied the release yet again, as the documents properly maintained a Top Secret classification and could not be released.

The reason for the denial by the NSA was explained with a specific citation within Executive Order 13526. The citation identified the documents as pertaining to “intelligence activities (including covert action), intelligence sources or methods, or cryptology.”

Although there are still thousands of UFO related records that have been declassified and released by the Intelligence Community (IC); there is no doubt that the pages that still remain classified — like these five pages that were denied —  certainly show more of the picture.

The question is, will we ever see them?

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This comprehensive list of intelligence abbreviations and acronyms includes those used presently, as well as those in use for approximately the last ten years. Sources for this list include the last DIA Lexicon published in 1991, numerous glossaries from Unified Command and Combat Support Agency documents, and contributions, from the faculty of the Joint Military Intelligence College. The expansion of any item may vary somewhat from one organization to another, but this list will hopefully contribute to greater standardization.

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Defense and Intelligence Abbreviations and Acronyms, Joint Military Intelligence College [253 Pages, 0.6MB]

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In February of 2019, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) released “Challenges to Security in Space,” a report that examines the space and counterspace programs that could challenge U.S. or partner interests in the space domain.

The advantage that the United States holds in space – and our perceived dependence on it – will continue to drive actors to improve their abilities to operate in and through space.

The report notes that “space-based capabilities provide integral support to military, commercial and civilian applications” and that “longstanding technological and cost barriers to space are falling, enabling more countries and commercial firms to participate in satellite construction, space launch, space exploration and human spaceflight.”

Although these advancements are creating new opportunities, new risks for space-enabled services have emerged, according to the DIA report.

“Having seen the benefits of space-enabled operations, some foreign governments are developing capabilities that threaten others’ ability to use space. China and Russia, in particular have taken steps to challenge the United States,” the report said.

In particular, the report notes that:

•  Chinese and Russian military doctrines indicate they view space as important to modern warfare and counterspace capabilities as a means to reduce U.S. and allied military effectiveness.
• Both countries have developed robust and capable space services, including space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
• China and Russia are making improvements to existing systems including space launch vehicles and satellite navigation constellations.
• These capabilities provide their militaries with the ability to command and control their forces worldwide with enhanced situational awareness, enabling them to monitor, track and target U.S. and allied forces.
• Chinese and Russian space surveillance networks are capable of searching, tracking and characterizing satellites in all earth orbits. This capability supports both space operations and counterspace systems.
• Both states are developing jamming and cyberspace capabilities, directed energy weapons, on-orbit capabilities and ground-based antisatellite missiles that can achieve a range of reversible to non-reversible effects.

DIA’s “Challenges to Security in Space” report is intended to support a deeper public understanding of key space and counterspace issues and inform open dialogue and partner engagement on these challenges.

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Challenges to Security in Space, February 2019 [46 Pages, 9.4MB]

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In the complex and ever-changing arena of social media, this document was created to outline OCC’s vision and guiding principles on social media strategy giving communicators direction and guidance to ensure synchronized DIA goals, while maintaining the agility and freedom to make the tactical communication decisions needed for social media.

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 Defense Intelligence Agency, Social Media Vision and Guiding Principles, August 2017 – February 2018 [12 Pages, 1.9MB]

https://documents.theblackvault.com/documents/dia/dia-socialmedia-2018.pdf

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According to the document:

“The purpose of this study is to review and assess Warsaw Pact country activities in para physics research. This includes assessment of trends, current research, and potential future achievements. Main concentration is on the USSR. Those topics that are considered of high potential are emphasized, although other topics that may have an indirect influence are also considered. This study has also been updated to include recent paraphysics research and activities that have occurred since the 1978 publication of the original study.”

Below, you will find two releases of the document.

First, you will find the latest release, given to me under FOIA Case FOIA-0078-2018 with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This is a newer, less redacted copy, than the one below it of the same document, released many years prior.

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2018 Release

 Paraphysics R&D – Warsaw Pact, March 30, 1978 [144 Pages, 4.9MB]

https://documents.theblackvault.com/documents/dia/PARAPHYSICS_RD-WARSAW_PACT.pdf

Original Release

Paraphysics R&D – Warsaw Pact, March 30, 1978 [125 Pages, 1MB]

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Defense Intelligence producers are more than analysts; they are also professional writers. Despite various new media and technological developments. writing is still the principal medium through which the Agency conveys its information, ideas, and concerns to customers. If our written products are to have the impact and inspire the confidence they warrant, they need to be delivered in a well-crafted package.

This manual is the authoritative reference to help us create that package. It sets Agency standards for written intelligence production. minimizing the guesswork on capitalization, numbers, abbreviations, and other style points. Consequently. intelligence producers can focus on crafting effective arguments to support analytic judgments.

The DIA Style Manual for Intelligence Production has been in use for decades. The manual’s executive agent. the Directorate for Analysis. refines the guidance as Intelligence Community standards develop and the language evolves. The U.S. Government Printing Office Style Manual served as the basis for most of the guidance in this manual, and other references provided additional direction, notably The Gregg Reference Manual.

As professional analysts, we focus every day on maintaining subject matter expertise, but communicating that expertise requires us to maintain excellent writing skills. DIA must convey a Defense Intelligence message that is concise, precise. and compelling. This manual is a key tool in our arsenal as we execute our mission and ensure we meet the highest possible standards.

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 Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Style Manual for Intelligence Publication, 2016 [236 Pages, 18.5MB]

https://documents.theblackvault.com/documents/dia/DIAStyleGuide-2016.pdf

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This directive establishes policy as it relates to the official responsibilities of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

Specifically, it includes the laws, regulations, executive orders and policies that define and support the roles and responsibilities of the DIA Inspector General (IG). It also defines and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of DIA management, staff and outside agencies in support of the OIG.

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Directive 5100.200, 17 February 2006

 Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Directive 5100.200, 17 February 2006 – Office of the Inspector General Policies and Responsibilities [9 Pages, 1.7MB]

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The following document was received under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). It was created by the Director of the DIA, LTG Patrick M. Hughes. In the introduction, he writes:

This is the fourth edition of the Primer on the Future Threat and my final as the Director of DIA.

My intent remains to provide a thought provoking document that highlights for decision makers and long range planners those threats and challenges that may emerge in the period 1999-2020 and beyond.

Over the past five years, the Department of Defense has grown increasingly concerned with the future global security environment, in part because of the ambiguity and uncertainty that we expect will continue to characterize the global condition.

Lacking the central threat focus of the Cold War, we must anticipate a much broader set of challenging circumstances and conditions.

This primer endeavors to help decision makers and planners by illuminating key trends that will impact the world of the 21st century, identifying critical uncertainties, and addressing potential implications for the nature of conflict and warfare.

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 A Primer on the Future Threat, The Decades Ahead: 1999-2020 [164 Pages, 79.6MB]

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The primary audience for the Military Intelligence Digest includes military commanders, planners, and other decision-makers within the Department of Defense (DoD) and the broader U.S. Intelligence Community. The digest is designed to support these individuals in their strategic and operational responsibilities by providing timely and relevant intelligence analysis.

The contents of the Military Intelligence Digest typically include assessments of foreign military capabilities, analyses of strategic and tactical developments, evaluations of emerging technologies, and other intelligence that is crucial for understanding the global security environment and potential threats to U.S. national security. The digest may also include historical analyses and assessments of past conflicts, which can provide valuable insights for current and future operations.

Given the sensitive nature of the information contained in the Military Intelligence Digest, it is classified at various levels, and its distribution is strictly controlled. Access to the digest is limited to authorized personnel with the appropriate security clearances and a need to know the information contained within. This ensures that the sensitive intelligence contained in the digest is protected from unauthorized disclosure.

Overall, the Military Intelligence Digest is a critical resource for the U.S. defense and intelligence communities, providing essential intelligence analysis to support decision-making processes related to national security and defense.

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The follow are the declassified issues that The Black Vault has received. Many are heavily redacted, or are included only in part.

 28 March 1995 [3 Pages, 0.7MB] – The Taliban’s advance in the east has halted for now, and Interim President Rabbani retains control of Kabul. However, few prospects exist for long-term stability in Afghanistan. The UN, although marginalized, still may play a role if it is willing to lower its expectations.

 28 September 1995 [6 Pages, 1.2MB] – Afghanistan: Tallban Eyeing Herat – The 5 September capture of the strategic western city of Herat by the ultra-fundamentalist Taliban militia was a serious, hut probably not fatal. blow to interim president Rabbani. Opposition leaders are having difficulty forging a meaningful alliance with the Taliban, and these forces probably still lack the organization or strength to seize Kabul.

 September 2001, All Issues Published [11 Pages, 1MB] – This request was filed in 2008, and the final release was not given to me until September of 2015. I have filed for other issues of the publication, and they will be posted here once they come in.

 10  July 2002 [3 Pages, 1.5MB] – Using false end-user certificates, front companies, and corrupt military officials, the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC) paramilitary organization has arranged several gray market arms shipments since 1996. Gray arms deals are becoming routine for the group and have replaced the regional black market as its main source of arms.

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After more than 5 years of waiting, I finally received the DIA’s employee manual.  Of course, they processed the current version at the time of the original request, which was 2009, but it is well worth a read to get a glimpse of what it’s like to work at the DIA.This was released in November of 2014.

 Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) New Employee Guide, 2009 [ 204 Pages, 8MB ]

https://documents.theblackvault.com/documents/manuals/diamanual-2009.pdf

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These reports were requested under Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR), administratively processed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and released by the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM).  (Source: GovernmentAtttic.org)

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