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Purpose. To implement policies, procedures, and governing regulations regarding the conduct of intelligence activities, and a system of program reviews, inspections, and reporting requirements of those activities. This instruction has been substantially revised and should be reviewed in its entirety.

Scope and Applicability. This instruction applies to all DON intelligence components and governs all intelligence activities undertaken by personnel assigned to those components. This instruction also applies to non-intelligence personnel, engaged in any intelligence activity (e.g., collection, research, analysis, production, retention, dissemination), as well as all other DON components and personnel when that component conducts intelligence and/or intelligence-related activities. This instruction does not apply to law enforcement activities carried out by DON law enforcement agencies that also have an intelligence mission. It does not constitute authority for any DON intelligence component to conduct an activity not otherwise authorized by law. Questions of interpretation pertaining to references (a), (b), (c) or this instruction should be referred to the legal office responsible for advising the component concerned. If such questions are not resolved at that level, they should be taken up that component's legal chain of command for resolution and, if necessary, to the General Counsel of the Navy or to the Judge Advocate General, depending on which office would otherwise have cognizance over the issue. Alternatively, such questions may also be referred to the Office of the Naval Inspector General (NAVINSGEN), who may refer this matter to the General Counsel of the Navy (GC), the Judge Advocate General (JAG), or the General Counsel of the Department of Defense (DODGC) for resolution, as appropriate. If a question is 21 Sep 2005 referred to the component's legal chain of command for resolution, that office shall keep NAVINSGEN informed of the status of the review, and any conclusions reached or advice rendered in connection with such question(s). Likewise, if a question is referred to NAVINSGEN for resolution, that office shall keep the component's cognizant legal office informed of the status of the review, and any conclusions reached or advice rendered in connection with such question(s). Requests for exceptions or amendments to the policies or procedures issued by this instruction should be referred to NAVINSGEN.