Spring 2016 Newsletter from the Washington D.C. Area Chapter of IAFIE.

1. 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
IAFIE representation in:
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 operation
described 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, advised
March 2016, Former President George H.W. Bush has been awarded an
of Strategic Intelligence degree from the National Intelligence University, recognizing the
41st President of the United States
highest ideals of service to the security and well
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 th
On March 18th, I attended the
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
purpose and content of their respective books:
the Age of Terror; and The President’s Book of Secrets
reason 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 IAFIE
Spring 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, advised
March 2016, Former President George H.W. Bush has been awarded an
of 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

2. 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: 12
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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.

3. Also, for those of you in government, DoD,
the Washington/Virginia/Maryland areas
Awards, 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 10
th
. 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

4. 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.