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Summary:
The 9/11 Commission, made a number of recommendations to improve the quality
of intelligence analysis. A key recommendation was the establishment of a National
Intelligence Director (NID) position to manage the national intelligence effort and serve
as the principal intelligence adviser to the president. Although the Commission did not
address the future role of specific analytical entities, such as the National Intelligence
Council (NIC) which prepares National Intelligence Estimates, Congress is currently
addressing the issue of the extent of the NID's analytical responsibilities. Legislation,
including S. 2845 and H.R. 10, would place the National Intelligence Council under the
NID, making the NID responsible for coordinating community-wide intelligence
estimates. Some observers believe that this will complicate a position that has
essentially managerial responsibilities. This report will be updated as new information
becomes available.
