Washington DC Area Chapter of IAFIE

Spring 2016 Newsletter Update from I’d like to share with everyone a few updates on conferences and events

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March 17, 2016: We partnered with the Foreign Areas Officer Association (FAOA) and the National Intelligence University Foundation (NIUF)event at the Fort McNair Officers Club. for Planning and Operations at the U.S. Naval Institute, President Emeritus National

Intelligence University (Formerly the Joint Military Intelligence College) and Assistant National Security Advisor. Mr. Clift spoke on the paramount role of deception in military planning and operationdescribed in Barton Whaley’s book: Planners. Forty-four attendees from FAOA, NIUF, and IAFIE heard book’s text and 88 case studies that describe the evolution of the use of denial and deception during military and national security operations. The book’s introduction by Mr. Clift cites the relevance of denial and deception by quoting the 2005, Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission reduce our vulnerability to intelligence surprises, mistakes, and omissions caused by the effects of denial and deception on collection and analysis.” Deception Advanced Studies Program to the NIU Curves of Military Deception Planners intelligence scholar’s bookshelf.

Also during this event, Tom Van Wagner, Deputy Vice President for Outreach and Director, Outreach and Alumni Relations National Intelligence University, advisedMarch 2016, Former President George H.W. Bush has been awarded anof Strategic Intelligence degree from the National Intelligence University, recognizing the 41st President of the United States

highest ideals of service to the security and wellpresented to Former President Bush by National Intelligence University President Dr. David Ellison. Please see the last page of our newsletter for a copy of th

On March 18th, I attended theMike Hayden, former Director, CIA, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence and Director NSA, and David Priess, former CIA analyst and PDB briefer, both who described the purpose and content of their respective books:

the Age of Terror; and The President’s Book of Secretsreason for writing this book. He stated the reason he wrote people about intelligence, demystify, and be more transparent,” about the roles and responsibilities of our national security intelligence community.

Washington DC Area Chapter of IAFIESpring 2016 Newsletter

Chapter President Robert “Bob” Smith with everyone a few updates on conferences and events

We partnered with the Foreign Areas Officer Association (FAOA) and the National Intelligence University Foundation (NIUF) for the Distinguished Speaker Series event at the Fort McNair Officers Club. The keynote speaker was Denis Clift, Vice President for Planning and Operations at the U.S. Naval Institute, President Emeritus National

Intelligence University (Formerly the Joint Military Intelligence College) and Assistant National Security . Clift spoke on the paramount role of deception in military planning and operation

described in Barton Whaley’s book: Practice to Deceive – Learning curves of Military and Intelligence four attendees from FAOA, NIUF, and IAFIE heard Mr. Clift describe vignettes from the

book’s text and 88 case studies that describe the evolution of the use of denial and deception during military and national security operations. The book’s introduction by Mr. Clift cites the relevance of denial

eception by quoting the 2005, Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission – “We must significantly reduce our vulnerability to intelligence surprises, mistakes, and omissions caused by the effects of denial and deception on collection and analysis.” This is one of the reasons the NIU added a Denial and Deception Advanced Studies Program to the NIU MSTI curriculum. The Practice to Deceive Curves of Military Deception Planners is a worthwhile addition to the intelligence practitioner and

Also during this event, Tom Van Wagner, Deputy Vice President for Outreach and Director, Outreach and Alumni Relations National Intelligence University, advisedMarch 2016, Former President George H.W. Bush has been awarded anof Strategic Intelligence degree from the National Intelligence University, recognizing the 41st President of the United States - and former CIA Director - as “an exemplar of the

highest ideals of service to the security and well-being of the nation.” The honorary degree was presented to Former President Bush by National Intelligence University President Dr. David Ellison. Please see the last page of our newsletter for a copy of this distinguished citation.

attended the AFIO Luncheon in Tyson Corner, VA featuring guest speakers Mike Hayden, former Director, CIA, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence and Director NSA, and David Priess, former CIA analyst and PDB briefer, both who described the

tent of their respective books: Playing to the Edge – American Intelligence in The President’s Book of Secrets. What was interesting was Mike Hayden’s candid

reason for writing this book. He stated the reason he wrote Playing to the Edge, is to “tell the American people about intelligence, demystify, and be more transparent,” about the roles and responsibilities of our national security intelligence community. Playing to the Edge “reference is to using all the tools and all

Washington DC Area Chapter of IAFIE

with everyone a few updates on conferences and events we have had

We partnered with the Foreign Areas Officer Association (FAOA) and the for the Distinguished Speaker Series

The keynote speaker was Denis Clift, Vice President for Planning and Operations at the U.S. Naval Institute, President Emeritus National

Intelligence University (Formerly the Joint Military Intelligence College) and Assistant National Security . Clift spoke on the paramount role of deception in military planning and operations as

Learning curves of Military and Intelligence Mr. Clift describe vignettes from the

book’s text and 88 case studies that describe the evolution of the use of denial and deception during military and national security operations. The book’s introduction by Mr. Clift cites the relevance of denial

“We must significantly reduce our vulnerability to intelligence surprises, mistakes, and omissions caused by the effects of denial

e of the reasons the NIU added a Denial and The Practice to Deceive – Learning

is a worthwhile addition to the intelligence practitioner and

Also during this event, Tom Van Wagner, Deputy Vice President for Outreach and Director, Outreach and Alumni Relations National Intelligence University, advised during March 2016, Former President George H.W. Bush has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Strategic Intelligence degree from the National Intelligence University, recognizing the

as “an exemplar of the The honorary degree was

presented to Former President Bush by National Intelligence University President Dr. David Ellison.

AFIO Luncheon in Tyson Corner, VA featuring guest speakers Mike Hayden, former Director, CIA, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence and Director NSA, and David Priess, former CIA analyst and PDB briefer, both who described the

American Intelligence in . What was interesting was Mike Hayden’s candid

, is to “tell the American people about intelligence, demystify, and be more transparent,” about the roles and responsibilities of our

“reference is to using all the tools and all

the authorities available, much like how a good athlete takes advantage of the entire playing field… The world is not getting any safer, and espionage remains our first line of defense… we will not be able to do that in the future without our public’s deeper understanding of what American intelligence is and does.” Hayden’s book consists of nine chapters that describe his decision making and lessons learned from 1999 to 2014. This book also contributes to the literature of intelligence and is beneficial to both the intelligence practitioner and intelligence scholars. David Priess provided an overview of his book by describing the history and evolution of the President’s Daily Brief. The book details how each President used or did not use the PDB, as well as how the format and scope of the PDB has changed over the years. March 16, 2016, I gave a presentation to several federal law enforcement intelligence analysts on the topic of “Bridging the Cultural Gaps Between the Intelligence Community and law enforcement,” which included references to the need for professionalism and the IAFIE goals to “provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information on teaching intelligence as a recognized academic discipline [as well as] foster relationships and cultivate cooperation among intelligence professionals in academia, business, and government.” I have attached the PowerPoint Presentation for those who might find this useful in your academic endeavors. Also noteworthy is one of our own members, Stephen Marrin’s Intelligence and National Security (2016) article “Improving Intelligence Studies as an Academic Discipline,” is once again an insightful contribution to the literature of intelligence studies. Steve answers his thesis statement, “to what extent is the body of knowledge sufficient as a basis for the development of intelligence studies as an academic discipline?” Included in Steve’s description of the steps necessary to “Developing Intelligence Studies as an Academic Discipline” (document what is known; evaluate what is known; filling the gaps; disseminate the new knowledge; and institutionalize these efforts), is a reference to IAFIE, along with the ODNI, INSA, and ISA as “good partners for those wanting to engage academia,” (p. 277) filling gaps in literature identified in the evaluation of “what is known.” Looking ahead, we are currently working on having our next Chapter meeting and guest speaker at the National Cryptologic Foundation museum in Jessup, MD during July 2016. We will finalize details and announce through email and social media so that you can join us at this event. And finally, many of our Chapter members are attending the IAFIE conference in the Netherlands June 22-24, 2016. I encourage you to attend. More information at: 12th IAFIE Conference Regards, Robert A. “Bob” Smith President

Update from Chapter Vice President David Jimenez Just a brief note to let everyone know that our chapter is helping to maintain the IAFIE

International web presence on both Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as the Washington DC Area Chapter presence on LinkedIn. Simply go to Washington D.C. Area Chapter of IAFIE.

Also, for those of you in government, DoD, the Washington/Virginia/Maryland areasAwards, hosted by the Intelligence and National Security Alliance on June 10(no cost for government or DoD), and spouses are eligible to attend. More information at www.insaonline.org Your Washington DC Area Chapter Robert Bob” Smith – President, email at David Jimenez – Vice President, email Lisa Krizan – Secretary/Treasurer email Vacant – Communications/Membership Chair

or those of you in government, DoD, academia and the public/private sector, either in the Washington/Virginia/Maryland areas, or if you plan on being in the area, don’t miss the annual Baker Awards, hosted by the Intelligence and National Security Alliance on June 10th. It will be a black tie affair (no cost for government or DoD), and spouses are eligible to attend. More information at

Washington DC Area Chapter Officers of IAFIE: , email at mdcrablax@aol.com

, email swnmia@juno.com email ellekrizan@gmail.com

Communications/Membership Chair

private sector, either in , don’t miss the annual Baker

. It will be a black tie affair (no cost for government or DoD), and spouses are eligible to attend. More information at

National Intelligence University President Dr. David Ellison presents an honorary degree to the Honorable George H.W. Bush in Houston, Texas in early March 2016.