Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act
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Overview
This bill, the Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act, directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a standardized training program for employees of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis. The program will include entry-level basic intelligence training, analyst training focusing on intelligence community standards, and open source intelligence collection training. It also mandates the development and public availability of specialized training and a system for tracking training progress, with reports to be submitted to Congress.
Key provisions
- Establishes a standardized entry-level basic intelligence training curriculum for all Office of Intelligence and Analysis employees.
- Requires analyst training on intelligence community standards and methodologies.
- Mandates open source intelligence collection training, including data management protocols.
- Directs the development and public availability of specialized and advanced training curricula.
- Requires the implementation of a system to track employee training completion.
- Specifies reporting requirements to Congress on training implementation and curriculum details.
- Defines appropriate congressional committees for receiving reports.
- Establishes a timeline for the implementation of the training program.
Who is affected
- Employees of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security
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