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adjusts the collection plan to reflect the plan of
operations, including the integration of specific
reconnaissance requirements. Requirements
are translated into collection-mission tasking
orders, which are directed to the asset manager,
who is responsible for execution of the orders.
The asset manager chooses the equipment,
platform, and personnel to perform the assigned
mission based on such considerations as
maintenance schedules, training, and experience.
The operations planner provides availability
and asset location information, while the asset
manager provides data related to operational
constraints and timeliness of operations.
Exploitation of collected information at the tactical
level is closely associated with management of
collection assets and resources. The operational
staff with collection capabilities also controls
sensor-specific processing, exploitation, and
analysis equipment. The asset manager who
is responsible for executing the collection
operation also controls the operation of the
exploitation element. As such, exploitation
is as much a part of the COM function as are
mission planning and asset management.
Prioritizing Intelligence Issues: The
National Intelligence Priorities Framework
The National Intelligence Priorities Framework
(NIPF) is the DNI’s guidance to the IC on the
national intelligence priorities approved by
the President.
The NIPF is the DNI’s sole mechanism for
establishing national intelligence priorities.
The NIPF consists of:
■ Intelligence topics reviewed by the National
Security Council Principals Committee
and approved by the President.
■ A process for prioritizing foreign countries
and non-state actors that are relevant
to the approved intelligence topics.
■ A priorities matrix that reflects
consumers’ priorities for intelligence
support and that ensures that long-term
intelligence issues are addressed.
The NIPF is updated semiannually in coordination
with IC elements, the National Intelligence Council,
and other internal components of the ODNI. Ad
hoc adjustments may also be made to reflect
changes in world events and policy priorities.
The ODNI and IC elements use the NIPF to guide
allocation of collection and analytic resources.
In addition, IC elements associate intelligence
collection requirements and analytic production
with NIPF priorities, and they report to the
DNI on their coverage of NIPF priorities.
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Collection,
Processing, and
Exploitation
COLLECTION, PROCESSING,
AND EXPLOITATION
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Nothing in this handbook shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the authority granted by law to
a department or agency, or the head thereof. Additionally, the handbook is not intended to, and does not,
create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, by any party against
the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers,
employees, or agents, or any other person.
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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
PARTNER ENGAGEMENT’S MISSION
Strengthen relationships inside the United States Intelligence Community, and with
other U.S. and international partners, to protect our Nation
To provide feedback on this document or request additional copies,
please email Partner Engagement at: [email protected]
www.dni.gov
mailto: [email protected]
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adjusts the collection plan to reflect the plan of
operations, including the integration of specific
reconnaissance requirements. Requirements
are translated into collection-mission tasking
orders, which are directed to the asset manager,
who is responsible for execution of the orders.
The asset manager chooses the equipment,
platform, and personnel to perform the assigned
mission based on such considerations as
maintenance schedules, training, and experience.
The operations planner provides availability
and asset location information, while the asset
manager provides data related to operational
constraints and timeliness of operations.
Exploitation of collected information at the tactical
level is closely associated with management of
collection assets and resources. The operational
staff with collection capabilities also controls
sensor-specific processing, exploitation, and
analysis equipment. The asset manager who
is responsible for executing the collection
operation also controls the operation of the
exploitation element. As such, exploitation
is as much a part of the COM function as are
mission planning and asset management.
Prioritizing Intelligence Issues: The
National Intelligence Priorities Framework
The National Intelligence Priorities Framework
(NIPF) is the DNI’s guidance to the IC on the
national intelligence priorities approved by
the President.
The NIPF is the DNI’s sole mechanism for
establishing national intelligence priorities.
The NIPF consists of:
■ Intelligence topics reviewed by the National
Security Council Principals Committee
and approved by the President.
■ A process for prioritizing foreign countries
and non-state actors that are relevant
to the approved intelligence topics.
■ A priorities matrix that reflects
consumers’ priorities for intelligence
support and that ensures that long-term
intelligence issues are addressed.
The NIPF is updated semiannually in coordination
with IC elements, the National Intelligence Council,
and other internal components of the ODNI. Ad
hoc adjustments may also be made to reflect
changes in world events and policy priorities.
The ODNI and IC elements use the NIPF to guide
allocation of collection and analytic resources.
In addition, IC elements associate intelligence
collection requirements and analytic production
with NIPF priorities, and they report to the
DNI on their coverage of NIPF priorities.
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Collection,
Processing, and
Exploitation
COLLECTION, PROCESSING,
AND EXPLOITATION
Page 102
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Nothing in this handbook shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the authority granted by law to
a department or agency, or the head thereof. Additionally, the handbook is not intended to, and does not,
create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, by any party against
the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers,
employees, or agents, or any other person.
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12189002 | ID 11-12
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
PARTNER ENGAGEMENT’S MISSION
Strengthen relationships inside the United States Intelligence Community, and with
other U.S. and international partners, to protect our Nation
To provide feedback on this document or request additional copies,
please email Partner Engagement at: [email protected]
www.dni.gov
mailto: [email protected]
