DIA visit with Senator Harry Reid

This document is a briefing note prepared for a DIA visit with Senator Harry Reid on November 19, 2009, at the Senate Visitor Center. The primary objective of the meeting was to address Senator Reid's request regarding the Advanced Aerospace Threat & Identification Program (AATIP), specifically concerning the potential establishment of a restricted Special Access Program (SAP). The DIA's position, as outlined in the document, is that the deliverables produced under the existing contract for FY09 and those anticipated for FY10 do not meet the necessary criteria to justify the additional protections afforded by a restricted SAP. The document notes that while Senator Reid cited the identification of highly sensitive, unconventional aerospace-related findings as a reason for increased protection, the DIA found no direct link between the technical reports received and the Senator's request. Furthermore, the DIA suggests that the Senator's concerns may pertain to future research, development, and acquisition efforts that lie outside the scope of the DoD Intelligence Community. The document also highlights potential administrative challenges, such as the impact of the BRAC move on DIA's ability to manage the program. The briefing includes three tabs: an information memo regarding the SAP request, the original letter from Senator Reid to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and an information memo regarding the review of contract deliverables.