Snowden’s SIDToday Files

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SIDtoday is the internal newsletter for the NSA’s most important division, the Signals Intelligence Directorate. After editorial review, The Intercept is releasing nine years’ worth of newsletters in batches, starting with 2003. The agency’s spies explain a surprising amount about what they were doing, how they were doing it, and why.

The Intercept ’s first SIDtoday release comprises 166 articles, including all articles published between March 31, 2003, when SIDtoday began, and June 30, 2003, plus installments of all article series begun during this period through the end of the year. Major topics include the National Security Agency’s role in interrogations, the Iraq War, the war on terror, new leadership in the Signals Intelligence Directorate, and new, popular uses of the internet and of mobile computing devices.

Along with this batch, we are publishing the stories featured below, which explain how and why we’re releasing these documents, provide an overview of SIDtoday as a publication, report on one especially newsworthy set of revelations, and round up other interesting tidbits from the files.

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2003 Editions of SID TODAY:
Read All About Us! (repost)
Dec 24 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830121-read-all-about-us-repost/
Quotations from foreign press about the NSA.
SID Around the World: A TDY to Guantanamo Bay
Dec 22 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830120-sid-around-the-world-a-tdy-to-guantanamo-bay/
In the early days at Guantánamo, this NSA liaison officer worked in the Joint Interrogation Group. NSA liaison officers provided intelligence to support interrogations, observed or participated in interrogations, and relayed information back to NSA for SIGINT.
ConSIDer This: Military Rank Abbreviations
Dec 17 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830119-consider-this-military-rank-abbreviations/
A handy guide to military rank abbreviations.
You Can't Keep the NSC Waiting!.. A Day in the Life of a GRSOC Analyst
Dec 15 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830118-you-can-t-keep-the-nsc-waiting-a-day-in-the-life/
Anecdote from a Gordon Regional Security Operations Center analyst who was asked to provide immediate intelligence on a specific flight from Iran to Syria, at the end of the workday. “Working as an analyst at GRSOC gives you the opportunity to fully experience the SIGINT process — GET IT, KNOW IT, USE IT.”
Sitting in the SOO's Chair
Nov 7 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830117-sitting-in-the-soo-s-chair/
A senior operations officer in the National Security Operations Center represents the NSA director on watch in the round-the-clock critical mission center.
Spanning The Globe...Misawa to Menwith Hill: Part 1
Oct 22 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830115-spanning-the-globe-misawa-to-menwith-hill-part-1/
In part 1, a computer scientist compares tours in Misawa, Japan, and Menwith Hill in the U.K.
The Globe...Misawa to Menwith Hill: Part 2
Oct 23 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830116-spanning-the-globe-misawa-to-menwith-hill-part-2/
In part 2, the computer scientist describes lifestyle differences between Japan and the U.K. Menwith Hill is four hours from a Taco Bell.
Plenty of Action on the Action Team
Sep 29 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830114-plenty-of-action-on-the-action-team/
The Action Team provides services to the director, chief of staff, and deputy directors.
NSA Linguists 'Panning for Gold'
Sep 24 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830113-nsa-linguists-panning-for-gold/ A Spanish linguist describes the steps in language analysis of intercept. On a typical day, a linguist can scan hundreds of items. Most of the time, the intercept is unproductive, but when actionable intelligence information is found, the value of a linguist becomes evident.
SID Around the World: The Rheinland
Sep 16 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830112-sid-around-the-world-the-rheinland/
An NSA couple worked at locations in Germany’s Rheinland and enjoyed local cuisine and European travel.
Mathematician: An Insider's View
Sep 4 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830111-mathematician-an-insider-s-view/
A mathematician describes work in the field of “diagnosis,” doing cryptanalysis on new types of encryption. Projects include working as part of a close-knit team looking for weaknesses in new cryptosystems, using a variety of tools to find patterns in ciphertext, and programming new tools that don’t yet exist.
SID Around the World: Peak Conditions in Denver
Sep 2 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830110-sid-around-the-world-peak-conditions-in-denver/
A mission planner in the Denver field station writes about life and recreation in the Rockies.
Data Flow Manager: The Data Fairy?
Aug 20 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830109-data-flow-manager-the-data-fairy/
Data flow managers understand data and the processing that ensures that the collected signal is converted to data and intelligence and delivered to customers.
ConSIDer This: The ABC's of Second Party Liaison
Aug 13 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830108-consider-this-the-abc-s-of-second-party-liaison/
Special U.S. Liaison Offices are representatives to the second-party countries (the U.K., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand) for cryptologic collaboration. The Foreign Affairs Directorate has officers overseeing second-party matters at Fort Meade, and each second party maintains a senior liaison at NSA.
Read All About Us! (repost)
Aug 8 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830107-read-all-about-us-repost/
Quotations from foreign press about the NSA
ConSIDer This: What Does It Mean to Downgrade COMINT?
Aug 5 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830106-consider-this-what-does-it-mean-to-downgrade/
Explanation of the process of downgrading information’s classification level and who at NSA performs the downgrading task.
Working as a Policy Analyst: One Person's Perspective
Aug 1 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830105-working-as-a-policy-analyst-one-person-s/
A typical day as a policy wonk at the NSA.
Introduction to REDACTED, Customer Relationships Director
Aug 1 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830104-introduction-to-redacted-customer-relationships/
The deputy director for customer relationships describes the business model of the Customer Relationships Directorate and the role of leadership.
ConSIDer This: Electronic Records
Jul 23 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830103-consider-this-electronic-records/
How NSA deals with electronic records, including tips on records management and transfer to the Records Center or Archives.
The Life of An Exec
Jul 18 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830102-the-life-of-an-exec/
The executive assistant to SIGINT Director Quirk describes a “daily roller coaster ride.”
SID Around the World: Washington, D.C.
Jul 17 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830101-sid-around-the-world-washington-d-c/
A staff member at the Cryptologic Support Group writes about working at the Pentagon.
SID Around the World: Life in the Field
Jul 2 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830100-sid-around-the-world-life-in-the-field/
An employee of the Cryptologic Applications Directorate writes about tours in Europe.
Rebroadcast of View from the Iraqi Front
Jun 30 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830098-rebroadcast-of-view-from-the-iraqi-front/
Brig. Gen. Zahner’s speech to NSA on Operation Iraqi Freedom will be rebroadcast multiple times each day for a week on an internal video channel.
SIGINT Development Conference Wrap-Up
Jun 30 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830099-sigint-development-conference-wrap-up/
Wrap-up of the 2003 SIGDEV conference; the theme was “Creating Opportunities Through Collaboration.”
Who's Who in HR for SID
Jun 27 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830097-who-s-who-in-hr-for-sid/
List of SID HR personnel and their roles following a reorganization.
Another Top Iraqi Captured
Jun 27 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830096-another-top-iraqi-captured/
SIGINT played a very prominent role in the capture of the “ace of diamonds” from CENTCOM’s card deck representing its list of most wanted Iraqis.
MG Quirk Leads Group to Iraq
Jun 26 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830094-mg-quirk-leads-group-to-iraq/
Photo display of MG Quirk’s November 2002 trip to Baghdad, including a visit to Abu Ghraib prison; no photos are included, only the captions.
SID Around the World: A Country the Size of Maryland
Jun 26 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830095-sid-around-the-world-a-country-the-size-of/
In Belgium, SID has representatives at NATO in Brussels and Mons, where they work in an underground bunker.
Introducing Carl Johnson as Assistant Deputy Director for Customer Relationships
Jun 26 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830093-introducing-carl-johnson-as-assistant-deputy/
The assistant deputy director for customer relationships describes his first month on the job.
Congratulations to SID Promotees and Award Recipients!
Jun 25 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830091-congratulations-to-sid-promotees-and-award/
Announcement of forthcoming promotion list; congratulations to promotees and award recipients.
MG Q, Where Are You?
Jun 25 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830092-mg-q-where-are-you/
The SIGINT director went with the NSA director to the Palliser Conference, an annual meeting of the five-eyes SIGINT and HUMINT agencies.
Book Review: Cryptonomicon
Jun 25 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830090-book-review-cryptonomicon/
Short book review of Neal Stephenson’s Cryptonomicon.
Beaver Tail, the Food
Jun 24 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830089-beaver-tail-the-food/
Explanation of beaver tails, a Canadian pastry.
24-hours in Iraq
Jun 24 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830088-24-hours-in-iraq/ Example of dangerous incidents in Iraq from one day in June 2003. The war has entered the reconstruction phase, and SIGINT support has shifted to force protection.
Makin' It Easy
Jun 23 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830087-makin-it-easy/
How to make SIDtoday your home page in Netscape and Explorer.
King of Diamonds Apprehended in Iraq
Jun 23 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830086-king-of-diamonds-apprehended-in-iraq/
Description of SID’s contribution to the capture of the “king of diamonds” from CENTCOM’s deck of cards representing its list of most wanted Iraqis.
SINIO Strategic Intelligence Seminar: Terrorism in Southeast Asia
Jun 21 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830085-sinio-strategic-intelligence-seminar-terrorism/
Announcement of a “Terrorism in Southeast Asia” seminar about Jemaah Islamiyah and terrorist groups in the Philippines.
Director's Paper on the Extended Enterprise: What It Means for SID
Jun 20 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830083-director-s-paper-on-the-extended-enterprise-what/
Key points from NSA Director Hayden’s paper “The Extended Enterprise: Where To From Here?” and its impact on the organization.
North Korea Rock Drill Held This Week
Jun 20 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830084-north-korea-rock-drill-held-this-week/
A North Korea “rock drill” featuring experts from across the cryptologic community was held to prepare the cryptologic system to better support policymakers and war fighters.
SID Around the World: SIGINT from Paradise (Okinawa)
Jun 19 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830081-sid-around-the-world-sigint-from-paradise-okinawa/
NSA’s Japan representative describes the American military base. The front end for the majority of signals collected for exploitation at Kunia in Hawaii is on Okinawa.
The International Affairs Institute (IAI)
Jun 19 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830082-the-international-affairs-institute-iai/
The International Affairs Institute was founded in 1971. It presents “distinguished speakers from the fields of business, politics, the military, and academia” and encourages members to write and publish papers. The IAI hosts events (including a trivia contest) and recruits heavily from interns.
Jack Israel, A &P;'s Senior Technical Leader
Jun 18 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830080-jack-israel-a-amp-p-s-senior-technical-leader/
The senior technical leader for analysis and production writes that his primary concern is Digital Network Intelligence and the problems with access and cultural proclivities that affect reporting.
Introducing Jim Allen, Incoming Deputy Director for Analysis and Production
Jun 17 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830078-introducing-jim-allen-incoming-deputy-director/
Deputy director for analysis and production describes his leadership style.
Analysis Conference: Charting the Course to the Future
Jun 17 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830079-analysis-conference-charting-the-course-to-the/
First Annual Analysis Conference invitation to all NSA civilian and military affiliates, second-party colleagues, and contractors with clearances. The conference, “Charting the Course to the Future,” will include seminars on analytic tradecraft.
Building the ARC (Professional Skills Inventory)
Jun 16 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830075-building-the-arc-professional-skills-inventory/
Cryptologic workforce will be required to populate an intelligence community database (Analytic Resources Catalog) with information on expertise.
SINIO Strategic Intelligence Seminar: Latin American Futures Project
Jun 16 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830076-sinio-strategic-intelligence-seminar-latin/
Announcement of a seminar on Latin America analyzing potential developments in the Andean region and Brazil over the next five years.
Staying Focused on Iraq
Jun 16 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830077-staying-focused-on-iraq/
The NSA director’s “final WARgram” on Operation Iraqi Freedom states, “Although major combat is over, Iraq is still a troubled environment and much work needs to be done.”
Coming Soon: Getting to Know the SID Leadership Team
Jun 13 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830073-coming-soon-getting-to-know-the-sid-leadership/
Promo for a series on the new SID leadership team.
Annual COMBAT SENT Predeployment Conference and Program Review: June 17-20th
Jun 13 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830074-annual-combat-sent-predeployment-conference-and/
Annual conference on COMBAT SENT, an airborne collection system for information on potentially hostile radar systems.
The Crypto-Mathematics Institute (CMI)
Jun 12 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830071-the-crypto-mathematics-institute-cmi/
The Crypto-Mathematics Institute is NSA’s oldest Learned Organization, founded in 1957 to “promote those aspects of mathematics which pertain to cryptology.” The organization hosts events and seminars, sponsors an essay contest, publishes a newsletter, and puts on a “classified mathematics conference called MATHFEST.
Deputy Chief CRD Bound for Europe
Jun 12 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830072-deputy-chief-crd-bound-for-europe/
The assistant deputy director for customer relationships will be traveling to Europe headquarters and London.
PATENTHAMMER
Jun 11 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830069-patenthammer/
The PATENTHAMMER system was developed for SOCOM for advanced signal collection with remote, reach-back capability and deployed to Kosovo, Georgia, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the Philippines.
OUTPARKS: A New Internet for NSA
Jun 11 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830068-outparks-a-new-internet-for-nsa/
NSA is finally getting better internet access on a new network; this is part of the multibillion-dollar Eagle Alliance outsourced contract. Staffers need internet training.
SIGINT Development: A Network of Discovery Networks
Jun 11 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830070-sigint-development-a-network-of-discovery-networks/
An article describes the mission and recent activities of SIGINT Development, an expanding mission of NSA.
Office Manager: Jack-of-All-Trades
Jun 10 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830064-office-manager-jack-of-all-trades/
An office manager describes the work, which includes helping keep morale high and being a manager’s eyes and ears. Sometimes the capabilities of office managers aren’t appreciated.
Crisis Support for Employees
Jun 10 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830063-crisis-support-for-employees/
Announcement of a new list of web links to support employees facing potentially stressful situations, like deployment to a war zone.
P3 Note to the SID Workforce
Jun 10 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830065-p3-note-to-the-sid-workforce/
Instructions about the performance review process and a note to managers about adding an objective related to property accountability.
SID Military Performers of the Quarter Announced
Jun 10 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830066-sid-military-performers-of-the-quarter-announced/
Awards announced for military performers of the quarter.
SINIO Summer 2003 Series of Strategic Intelligence Issue Seminars Begins with Tough Times for Turkey
Jun 10 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830067-sinio-summer-2003-series-of-strategic/
Announcement of a seminar on negative fallout from the Iraq War for Turkey and Turkey-U.S. relations.
General Zahner's View from the Front
Jun 9 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830062-general-zahner-s-view-from-the-front/
Description of Brig. Gen. Zahner’s speech, which covered the role of intelligence in Operation Iraqi Freedom and the importance of taking risks.
Coffee with JOCCP
Jun 9 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830060-coffee-with-joccp/
Junior Officer Cryptologic Career Program offers a 36-month program to develop military SIGINT officers.
Customer Feedback Made Easier
Jun 9 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830061-customer-feedback-made-easier/
Introduction of a new form for customer feedback. Only 5 percent of product has documented feedback; analysts encouraged to enter feedback into the database.
The SID Leadership Offsite
Jun 6 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830059-the-sid-leadership-offsite/
A continuing theme at the SID leadership offsite was decentralizing decision-making.
SID Around the World: Living High in the Balkans
Jun 6 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830058-sid-around-the-world-living-high-in-the-balkans/
A linguist describes his experiences supporting NSA offices in the Balkans theater.
CAPT Joseph Rochefort Career Language Award Winners
Jun 5 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830056-capt-joseph-rochefort-career-language-award/
Language award winners are announced.
View from the Iraqi Front: Friedman Presentation-- Today!
Jun 5 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830057-view-from-the-iraqi-front-friedman-presentation/
Reminder about Brig. Gen. Zahner’s speech about the Iraq War.
Sydney Jaffe Career Language Award Winners
Jun 4 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830055-sydney-jaffe-career-language-award-winners/
Language award winners are announced.
New Release: The FORNSAT Plan
Jun 3 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830054-new-release-the-fornsat-plan/
Description of a plan for the modernization of collection and processing of international communications from foreign communications satellites.
Coming Soon: SID Around the World!
Jun 3 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830053-coming-soon-sid-around-the-world/
Teaser for an upcoming SID Around the World series.
SID Leaders Reconvene for Second Offsite Meeting
Jun 2 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830051-sid-leaders-reconvene-for-second-offsite-meeting/
SID leadership held its second offsite.
View from the Iraqi Front: Friedman Presentation
Jun 2 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830052-view-from-the-iraqi-front-friedman-presentation/
Reminder of an upcoming speech by Brig. Gen. Zahner about the Iraq War.
Why Have Names Changed in SEARCHLIGHT? (repost)
May 30 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830050-why-have-names-changed-in-searchlight-repost/
Repost: SEARCHLIGHT, the NSA internal directory, is adding middle names to link to identification systems.
SID's Interactions with Congress: Communications and Orgs
May 30 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830049-sid-s-interactions-with-congress-communications/
Part 3 of the Congress series provides the number of queries from congressional staff and briefings per month. It also describes “Congressional Notifications,” where NSA alerts Congress to reports of “bad news” and other items of interest.
The SIGINT Director Needs You!
May 29 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830048-the-sigint-director-needs-you/
SIGINT director posts job for his civilian executive assistant.
SID's Interactions with Congress: Budget Jargon and RFIs
May 29 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830047-sid-s-interactions-with-congress-budget-jargon/
Part 2 of the Congress series explains budget jargon, describes the focus of the current budget, and names congressional staffers.
SID's Interactions with Congress: Setting the Budget
May 28 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830046-sid-s-interactions-with-congress-setting-the/
Part 1 of the Congress series explains the budget process and SID’s part in putting together the Congressional Budget Justification Book.
New-Hire What's on Your Mind Session-- Today
May 28 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830045-new-hire-what-s-on-your-mind-session-today/
Civilian and military employees hired in the past two years are invited to a feedback session.
SID Leadership Offsite: Believing in Magic
May 27 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830044-sid-leadership-offsite-believing-in-magic/
At leadership offsite, SID director says he believes in magic of the workforce.
Address on Terrorism in Southeast Asia-- Today
May 27 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830043-address-on-terrorism-in-southeast-asia-today/
Dr. Zachary Abuza, a terrorism expert, will give an address to NSA workforce.
Address on Terrorism in Southeast Asia-- May 27th
May 23 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830040-address-on-terrorism-in-southeast-asia-may-27th/
Dr. Zachary Abuza, a terrorism expert, will give an address to NSA workforce.
SID Celebrates Memorial Day
May 23 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830042-sid-celebrates-memorial-day/
SID senior enlisted advisor writes a tribute to Memorial Day.
Conference on Organized Crime Held This Week
May 23 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830041-conference-on-organized-crime-held-this-week/
Recap of a conference on cross-border criminal activities, including trafficking in drugs, people, and weapons, as well as money laundering. Experts from academia, intelligence, and law enforcement communities provided briefings.
The Collection Association (CA)
May 22 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830038-the-collection-association-ca/
The Collection Association was established in 1977 to provide “community-wide recognition and unique opportunities for professional growth in collection and related disciplines.” Historically, collectors were people who sat with an antenna and spied on the radio spectrum, but the role has expanded to spying using satellites and even gathering information from the internet.
OpSIGINT Update: New Target Focus and Exciting Job Opportunities
May 22 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830037-opsigint-update-new-target-focus-and-exciting/
Operation SIGINT is recruiting new detailees to work with the Korean Issue Management Team.
Why Have Names Changed in SEARCHLIGHT?
May 22 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830039-why-have-names-changed-in-searchlight/
SEARCHLIGHT, the NSA internal directory, is adding middle names to link to identification systems, specifically to help the PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) system work.
SID Leadership Holds Offsite
May 21 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830036-sid-leadership-holds-offsite/
SID leadership held an offsite at the University of Maryland’s Institute for Defense Analysis.
Fusing Signals Data, with WARGODDESS
May 21 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830035-fusing-signals-data-with-wargoddess/
WARGODDESS is a system that fuses multiple sources of signal data to help characterize targets and threats and produce estimates about targets and their intentions.
Interagency SARS Conference -- Today
May 20 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830033-interagency-sars-conference-today/
Repeat: Announcement of cross-agency analyst forum on SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome), including impact of the virus on China’s military.
Introduction to the Korean Issue Management Team
May 20 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830034-introduction-to-the-korean-issue-management-team/
The Korean Issue Management Team identifies North Korean SIGINT gaps, prioritizes them, and challenges the enterprise to respond with solutions.
SID Property Inventory Starts Today
May 19 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830031-sid-property-inventory-starts-today/
Repeat: The 2002 SID property inventory showed more than $27 million worth of SID equipment was “unaccounted for.” New processes and accountability needed for the 2003 property inventory.
SIGINT DEVELOPMENT 2003 Conference
May 19 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830039-why-have-names-changed-in-searchlight/
Announcement for a SIGINT conference in June, including classes on “internet research.”
The Crypto-Linguistic Association (CLA)
May 16 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830030-the-crypto-linguistic-association-cla/
The Crypto-Linguistic Association was established in 1965 to “support the continuing development and advancement of agency language analysts.” It had 200 members in 2003. Events included lectures, award ceremonies, and a luncheon with the “director of the Klingon Institute.”
The Comms Team Runs with the Pack!
May 16 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830029-the-comms-team-runs-with-the-pack/
Three people from SIGINT Communications ran in a 5K race.
The Matrix is Here...Original NIPF Version, Not "Reloaded"
May 15 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830028-the-matrix-is-here-original-nipf-version-not/
National Intelligence Priorities Framework is released to the intelligence community.
Machine Translation Success Story
May 15 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830026-machine-translation-success-story/
How NSA was able to safely use the latest Arabic language translation software produced by a foreign firm without a costly and time-consuming code review process.
SID Property Inventory Starts Next Week
May 15 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830027-sid-property-inventory-starts-next-week/
The 2002 SID property inventory showed more than $27 million worth of SID equipment was “unaccounted for.” New processes and accountability needed for the 2003 property inventory.
What's on Your Mind Sessions for Shiftworkers-- Wednesday and Friday
May 14 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830025-what-s-on-your-mind-sessions-for-shiftworkers/
Reminder about the What’s on Your Mind meeting for shift workers.
SID's Promotion Process
May 14 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830024-sid-s-promotion-process/
SID’s chief of staff writes about the employee promotion and awards system and the importance of productive feedback.
...and Planning Ahead: What's on Your Mind Session for New Hires-- May 28th
May 14 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830023-and-planning-ahead-what-s-on-your-mind-session/ The What’s on Your Mind meeting for new hires is scheduled.
Regional Targets' Africa Strategy
May 13 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830021-regional-targets-africa-strategy/
After 9/11, SID used SIGINT against terrorist targets in the Horn of Africa. This describes lessons learned from that experience and strategies for signals intelligence elsewhere on the continent.
What's on Your Mind Sessions for Shiftworkers-- Starting Tomorrow
May 13 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830022-what-s-on-your-mind-sessions-for-shiftworkers/
Reminder about the What’s on Your Mind feedback meeting for shift workers.
NCPAC Personnel Deploy to Support Operation Iraqi Freedom
May 12 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830019-ncpac-personnel-deploy-to-support-operation/
Six NSA personnel returned from tour at CENTCOM headquarters in Tampa where they provided support to Operation Iraqi Freedom (including researching possible locations of stockpiled WMD material).
SID Mailbag Open for Business
May 12 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830020-sid-mailbag-open-for-business/
The SID Mailbag for questions and comments is open again.
The KRYPTOS Society
May 9 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830018-the-kryptos-society/
The KRYPTOS Society was established in 1981 to “promote interest in cryptoanalysis” and “excellence in the cryptologic community.” It had 250 members in 2003, has local chapters in second-party spy agencies like GCHQ, and organizes competitions, monthly lectures, etc.
Reminder: What's on Your Mind Session Tomorrow
May 8 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830016-reminder-what-s-on-your-mind-session-tomorrow/
Reminder about the feedback meeting for experienced SID employees.
CATAPULT: A Bilateral Data Port
May 8 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830015-catapult-a-bilateral-data-port/
This describes CATAPULT, a prototype of a data portal for sharing SIGINT product between NSA and second-party partners, based on a Canadian project that uses an XML-based standard format.
The First SIGINT Enterprise Annual Report
May 8 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830017-the-first-sigint-enterprise-annual-report/
Announcing the first SIGINT Enterprise Annual Report, for 2002.
What is JOURNEYMAN?
May 7 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830013-what-is-journeyman/
Introduction of a new content management system, JOURNEYMAN, for authoring and distributing SIGINT information.
Interagency SARS Conference-- May 20th
May 7 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830014-interagency-sars-conference-may-20th/
Announcement of a cross-agency analyst forum on SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome), including impact of the virus on China’s military.
SID Leadership Office Moves
May 6 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830010-sid-leadership-office-moves/
SID leadership has new offices and phones.
Stand-up of the Terrorist Threat Integration Center (TTIC)
May 6 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830012-stand-up-of-the-terrorist-threat-integration/
The Terrorist Threat Integration Center opens at the CIA, and NSA’s information-sharing role is described.
SID What's on Your Mind Session for Shiftworkers--May 14th
May 6 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830011-sid-what-s-on-your-mind-session-for-shiftworkers/
A feedback session for shift workers is scheduled.
Target Development from Scratch: the Russian Tambov Crime Syndicate
May 5 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830009-target-development-from-scratch-the-russian/
The State Department tasked NSA with getting information about an alleged Russian gangster.
SID Using New Classification Markings in Its Reports
May 2 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830008-sid-using-new-classification-markings-in-its/
SID is changing classification markings used in reports.
MG Quirk and Charlie Meals Make the Rounds
May 2 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830007-mg-quirk-and-charlie-meals-make-the-rounds/
Report from the new leaders of SID on their first weeks on the job.
Collecting in Afghanistan
May 1 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830005-collecting-in-afghanistan/
NSA created MINUTEMAN PROMETHEUS for Special Forces to collect data from High Power Cordless Phones in Afghanistan.
Reminder: SID What's on Your Mind Session for MILITARY Workforce - May 2nd
May 1 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830006-reminder-sid-what-s-on-your-mind-session-for/
Reminder about the meeting for the military workforce.
SID Hiring (part 2: Welcoming New Hires)
Apr 30 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830004-sid-hiring-part-2-welcoming-new-hires/
The People Office wants a friendly welcome for new hires and points supervisors to a website developed to assist with the assimilation process.
SID Town Meeting Recap
Apr 29 2003Publicly Available: May 16 2016
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830003-sid-town-meeting-recap/
SID Hiring (part 1: Outlook)
Apr 29 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830002-sid-hiring-part-1-outlook/
Congress gave SID 500 new hires; the People Office reminds hiring managers to continue moving full steam ahead.
SID Town Meeting Recap
Apr 28 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830001-sid-town-meeting-recap/
The new director and deputy director met with the staff and discussed SID’s goals and staffing.
ConSIDer This: Vital Records
Apr 28 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2830000-consider-this-vital-records/
Copies of NSA’s vital records are stored in Sugar Grove, West Virginia, in case of disaster affecting Fort Meade.
SID What's on Your Mind Session for MILITARY Workforce - May 2nd
Apr 25 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829999-sid-what-s-on-your-mind-session-for-military/
The People Office wants to know what’s on the mind of the SID military workforce.
A Look at NSA's Learned Organizations
Apr 25 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829998-a-look-at-nsa-s-learned-organizations/
Introduction to the Learned Organizations series.
NIPF--Recap
Apr 24 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829997-nipf-recap/
President Bush signed a directive on Feb. 24, 2003, that created a new intelligence priority process. This article recaps a briefing on the new National Intelligence Priorities Framework.
Making Customer Feedback Work for Everyone
Apr 24 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829996-making-customer-feedback-work-for-everyone/
Conclusion of the series on customer relationships and summary of the Customer Service Steering Group structure.
A Perspective on the NSA/ USUN Partnership
Apr 23 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829994-a-perspective-on-the-nsa-usun-partnership/
The intelligence SID gave to the U.S. United Nations team (USUN) during the wind-up to the Iraq War “played a critical role” in the adoption of U.N. Security Council resolutions. The work with that customer was a resounding success.
REMINDER: NIPF Is Here! Briefing on New Intelligence Community Priorities System-WED 23 Apr 0830-1000
Apr 23 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829995-reminder-nipf-is-here-briefing-on-new/
President Bush signed a directive on Feb. 24, 2003, that created a new intelligence priority process. This article announces a briefing on the new National Intelligence Priorities Framework.
Dynamic Methods of Interaction with New and Existing Customers
Apr 22 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829992-dynamic-methods-of-interaction-with-new-and/
After 9/11, SID suddenly got an influx of requests from previously minor customers (like the departments of Interior and Agriculture), acquired many new customers, and had to interact differently with law enforcement. In response, CRD designed new products to be more flexible with secret documents (allowing them to be accessed outside of SCIFs, on mobile devices, etc.).
Reminder: SID Front Office Open House Tomorrow
Apr 22 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829993-reminder-sid-front-office-open-house-tomorrow/
Open house hellos and goodbyes.
MG Quirk as the SIGINT Director: We're on the Right Path
Apr 21 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829990-mg-quirk-as-the-sigint-director-we-re-on-the/
New Director Quirk greets the staff.
New SID Deputy Directorate Leadership Announced
Apr 21 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829991-new-sid-deputy-directorate-leadership-announced/
Announcement of various leadership changes.
Charlie Meals as SID Deputy Director: Proud to Serve with the SID Work Force
Apr 21 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829989-charlie-meals-as-sid-deputy-director-proud-to/
New Deputy Director Meals greets the staff.
One Last Mo-Gram: Thank You
Apr 18 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829988-one-last-mo-gram-thank-you/
On her last day as SIGINT director, Baginski bids farewell and thanks the staff.
Profile: Intelligence Security Issues
Apr 18 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829987-profile-intelligence-security-issues/
Overview of how the NSA handles leaks.
Information Needs Management: Careful Planning Aids SIGINT Response to Iraq War
Apr 17 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829985-information-needs-management-careful-planning/
When the Iraq War started, the Customer Relationships Directorate managed to avoid the chaos of information requests that follwed 9/11 because it had many months to plan and put everything in place before the start of the campaign.
NIPF--What Is It and What Does It MEAN for Intelligence Community Priorities?
Apr 17 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829986-nipf-what-is-it-and-what-does-it-mean-for/
President Bush signed a directive on Feb. 24, 2003, that created a new intelligence priority process. This article announces a briefing on the new National Intelligence Priorities Framework.
When Meeting Customer Needs Means Defending the Nation
Apr 16 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829984-when-meeting-customer-needs-means-defending-the/
Introduction to SID’s Customer Relationships Directorate series and summary of future articles.
What's on Your Mind Session: May 9th
Apr 16 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829983-what-s-on-your-mind-session-may-9th/
Announcement of HR feedback session for longtime employees.
Profile: SIGINT Policy
Apr 16 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829982-profile-sigint-policy/
The SIGINT Policy office creates, maintains, and communicates policy documents.
SID Front Office Open House - April 23rd
Apr 15 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829981-sid-front-office-open-house-april-23rd/
Director Baginski and departing leadership invite staff to a farewell open house.
Profile: SIGINT Legislative Affairs
Apr 14 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829979-profile-sigint-legislative-affairs/
SIGINT Legislative Affairs coordinates actions related to congressional oversight, language for funding, and briefings and notifications for intelligence committees.
SID Support to POW Rescue
Apr 14 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829980-sid-support-to-pow-rescue/
SIGINT supported the rescue of POW Jessica Lynch in Iraq.
SID Training Announcements
Apr 11 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829978-sid-training-announcements/
Upcoming training announcements.
Post-war Iraq Plan
Apr 11 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829977-post-war-iraq-plan/
Planning underway for post-war changes and challenges in April 2003.
Analysis Innovation Resource Program Accepting Proposals
Apr 11 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829976-analysis-innovation-resource-program-accepting/
Proposals sought for fresh ideas and innovative analytic approaches.
New SID Director and Deputy Director Announced
Apr 10 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829975-new-sid-director-and-deputy-director-announced/
Announcement of new positions for Quirk and Meals, effective April 21, 2003.
Documenting Your Contribution During The Iraq Crisis
Apr 10 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829974-documenting-your-contribution-during-the-iraq/
Request from Records Management for records relating to NSA contributions to Iraq campaign.
Uncovering North Korea Nuclear Programs
Apr 9 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829973-uncovering-north-korea-nuclear-programs/
Based on NSA SIGINT, the State Department confronted North Korean officials with evidence they were developing a uranium enrichment capability.
Profile: SIGINT Support Services
Apr 9 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829972-profile-sigint-support-services/
Overview of SIGINT Support Services, which keeps records and provides travel services.
Promotion Cycle Recap
Apr 8 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829971-promotion-cycle-recap/
Information about SID’s 2003 promotion cycle, including more money for top performers.
Profile: SID Registry - Grand Central
Apr 8 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829970-profile-sid-registry-grand-central/
Description of SID Registry, which routes correspondence and monitors responses.
ICAP Call for Applications
Apr 7 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829968-icap-call-for-applications/
Call for applications for the Intelligence Community Assignment Program rotational assignments for civilian employees.
Support to UN Diplomatic Efforts on Iraq
Apr 7 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829969-support-to-un-diplomatic-efforts-on-iraq/
U.N. Ambassadors Negroponte (U.S.) and Greenstock (U.K.) congratulate NSA for the quality of SIGINT in the lead-up to the Iraq War.
Read All About Us!
Apr 4 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829967-read-all-about-us/
Quotations from foreign press about the NSA.
Profiles: SID Communications and Support Operations
Apr 4 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829966-profiles-sid-communications-and-support-operations/
Introduction to the series on Communications and Support Operations.
GEOCELL Supports IRAQI FREEDOM
Apr 3 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829963-geocell-supports-iraqi-freedom/
The Geospatial Exploitation Office, on 24/7 watch for the Iraq War, assisted in the mapping of geolocation communications data in near real time for high-value targets and threat activity.
SID Leadership Transition: Passing the Baton
Apr 3 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829965-sid-leadership-transition-passing-the-baton/
SIGINT director announces her appointment as the FBI’s director of intelligence.
Schedule for 3rd and 4th Quarter Tools Courses
Apr 3 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829964-schedule-for-3rd-and-4th-quarter-tools-courses/
Schedule of classes offered for software tools, most taught by contractors.
Last QUICKMASK Training Today
Apr 2 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829960-last-quickmask-training-today/
A reminder about training sessions for the QUICKMASK system for emergency planning and preparedness.
SIGINT Strategy: The Importance of Common Goals
Apr 2 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829962-sigint-strategy-the-importance-of-common-goals/
SIGINT director announces the availability of a new SIGINT strategy document and encourages the whole team to read it.
New Hire What's On Your Mind Session -- Today
Apr 2 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829961-new-hire-what-s-on-your-mind-session-today/
Invitation to a session for recently hired employees to talk about what’s on their minds.
Deployed SIGINT Analysts--An Urgent Need
Apr 1 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829958-deployed-sigint-analysts-an-urgent-need/
Deputy Director Quirk asks SID analysts to consider volunteering for deployment to military support operations in Iraq.
Practical Jokes and April Fools
Apr 1 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829959-practical-jokes-and-april-fools/
A humorous post on the history of April Fools’ Day.
The Analyst Cockpit
Mar 31 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829956-the-analyst-cockpit/
Announcement of beta test of a new desktop dashboard for analysts.
Welcome to SIDtoday
Mar 31 2003
https://theintercept.com/snowden-sidtoday/2829957-welcome-to-sidtoday/
Introduction to the new SIDtoday website on March 31, 2003.

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