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(U) Changes Coming to the USSID System
FROM: the USSID Re-engineering Team (S02L1)
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Run Date: 12/09/2004
New USSIDs being drafted; re-grouping and re-numbering of USSIDs proposed (U//FOUO)
(U//FOUO) Have you ever consulted a United States Signals Intelligence Directive (USSID) and
found information to be wrong, outdated, or missing? Have you or your management wondered
how to best standardize SIGINT production processes no matter where in the U.S. SIGINT
System (USSS) they're performed? Help is on the way! SIGINT Policy has a team that is working
with mission experts throughout the USSS to re-engineer the USSID system to ensure that it
directs today's SIGINT production processes, and that USSIDs are easy to find and use.
(U//FOUO) The USSID re-engineering effort started almost two years ago with a focus on
providing the doctrine that is the foundation of the USSID system. That doctrine exists in the
Cryptologic Doctrine and SIGINT Keystone documents. Now that the Doctrine and Keystone
documents are in place, SIGINT Policy is focused on refurbishing and enhancing the detailed
directives for the SIGINT production process -- the USSID system.
(U//FOUO) USSID 1, " SIGINT Operating Policy ," details the authorities that allow us to legally
perform our SIGINT missions, and specifically states that "DIRNSA/CHCSS uses the U.S. Signals
Intelligence Directive (USSID) System to control the operations of the USSS." It also declares
that only USSIDs, or vehicles authorized in USSIDs, are used to direct SIGINT operations of the
USSS.
(U//FOUO) USSID 2, " The USSID System ," explains how the USSID system is structured and
administered, and details the processes for initiating new USSIDs and for modifying or canceling
existing USSIDs. USSID 2 will soon be updated to support the implementation of USSID reengineering, which will make the USSID system more accurate, current, and flexible.
(U//FOUO) USSID re-engineering is now underway, and has two main aspects:
(U//FOUO) The first is the identification and closure of gaps -- current operational
processes that are inadequately covered in USSIDs. For the last six months, the Reengineering Team has consulted with subject matter experts across SID to identify and
prioritize major SIGINT processes that need to be addressed in USSIDs. SID Policy and
the SID deputy directorates are collaborating to close these gaps, resulting in several
new draft USSIDs and revisions of existing USSIDs.
(U//FOUO) The second is the proposed implementation of a new structure for
organizing USSIDs , to include re-grouping and re-numbering USSIDs to make them
easier to locate by subject. Details of the proposal are being briefed to the deputy
directorates. If approved, implementation of the new structure will begin as soon as April
2005, after an aggressive effort to educate the USSS workforce and coordinate with all
concerned organizations to ensure a trouble-free transition. Further details are available
at the USSID Re-engineering Web Site .
(U//FOUO) The goal of the USSID Re-engineering Team is to ensure that USSIDs are an
accurate source of information for governing the SIGINT Enterprise of today and tomorrow from
Headquarters to the Extended Enterprise.
(U//FOUO) The Re-engineering Team is recruiting additional personnel to spearhead its work on
S1 and S2 related USSIDs, and welcomes questions from interested candidates. As reengineering efforts continue, additional information will be disseminated to the NSA/CSS
workforce, partners, and customers. Please email the USSID Re-engineering Team at "DL
USSIDMGMT" or "
" if you have questions, concerns, or suggestions.
"(U//FOUO) SIDtoday articles may not be republished or reposted outside NSANet
without the consent of S0121 (DL sid_comms)."
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