DIA’s Information Management and Compliance Office manages the Agency’s Prepublication Review Program which is
responsible
for ensuring the protection of classified or operationally sensitive information, including intelligence and
intelligence-related
information that could potentially cause
harm to national security.
Applicability:
It is the responsibility of any current or former DIA or Intelligence Community employee, whether military,
civilian, or
contractor, to submit any nonofficial
materials listed on this website for review prior to disclosing to any unauthorized personnel in accordance with
Intelligence Community
Directive 711, Prepublication Reviews.
Review Process:
For current Agency or Intelligence Community employees, you are required to submit any materials for review on a
classified network to reduce the risk
of unintentional disclosure. Former employees or individuals who no longer have access may utilize the NIPRNet
process for submission by completing
the Prepublication Review Form from. The form will be provided once communcations are established via the Contact Us page.
Upon receipt of a request, the Prepublication Review Program will contact the requestor within 5 business days to
acknowledge receipt.
If the review exceeds 30 business days from the date of acknowledgement, the Prepublication Review Program will
contact the
requestor and provide an
update on status.
Timelines:
Please note that DIA prioritizes official products for review. We strive to provide responses to reviewers
within a reasonable timeline. For unofficial products, the following are estimated timelines for awareness:
Up to
15
Business
days for shorter items
(e.g. articles, op-eds, brochures,
slides, talking points)
Up to
20
Business days for technical
items
(e.g. multimedia, data, charts).
About
30 - 90
Business days for lengthier, complex items
(e.g. manuscripts, dissertations, fiction).
The Prepublication Review Program will provide status updates every 30 business days
as needed.
*If a product requires further review, additional time may be required.
Information of Concern:
If the Prepublication Review Program identifies information of concern, they will coordinate with the requestor
to provide
clarifying information or
alternative language.
Appeal Process:
If a requestor desires to submit an appeal to the DIA regarding the review comments or classification
determinations,
the submitter will have 60
business days to submit a written appeal. The Prepublication Review Program will communicate with the submitter
the details
of this process, the deciding
authorities, and determine the way forward.
NOTE: The actual review time may vary
based on possible lapse in appropriations, reduced personnel manning,
current workload, length/subject of the material submitted, and if internal/external coordination with other
DoD, IC, or U.S. government entities is required.