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The Placemat: What in the World Is It?

SUMMARY

The Placemat is a familiar term used to describe the US SIGINT System Strategy (USSS). It identifies SID's overall vision and mission and fits into one page, hence the nickname. There have been five iterations since SID came into existence in 2001. The idea and nickname was originally coined by NSAs Canadian partner, CSE.

DOCUMENT’S DATE

Jul 05, 2006

PUBLICLY AVAILABLE

May 29, 2019