unclassified - Air Force Financial Management & Comptroller

BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION (EXHIBIT P-40)
UNCLASSIFIED
DATE:
FEBRUARY 2002
APPROP CODE/BA:
OPAF/OTHER BASE MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
P-1 NOMENCLATURE:
TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES EQUIPMENT
Description (continued):
and result in non-certification of polygraph examiners. Advances in computer technology and the amount of sensitive data maintained in USAF
computer systems necessitates the procurement of state of the art equipment to aid in computer intrusion investigations and the analysis of
computer media evidence.
4. The following categories of investigative equipment are being procured in FY02-03. Project funding by fiscal year is provided on the
following P-40a. This equipment is required to counter the level of sophistication of foreign governments/intelligence services, terrorists, and
criminals, e.g. the September 11th and USS Cole terrorist attacks, US State Department bug, etc.
a. TSCM Survey Systems. These systems consist of TSCM equipment/components necessary to detect, exploit, and neutralize clandestine
technical surveillance systems employed against sensitive Air Force and DOD facilities. Equipment must be upgraded to counter the threat
presented by new and advanced technical surveillance devices. The capabilities of the equipment being procured are constantly reviewed to
ensure that the most comprehensive surveys are conducted to disclose the presence of clandestine monitoring devices. These systems have the
capability to search for covert transmissions from facilities both from the interior and exterior while not alerting a potential adversary of the
TSCM team’s presence. These systems include equipment to examine telephone systems to determine their security. Additionally, equipment
is needed to conduct non-destructive examinations of walls, furniture, etc., for concealed devices.
b. Specialized Law Enforcement Equipment. This specialized equipment is uniquely designed for and utilized during lawfully authorized
monitoring of activities and conversations. This visual monitoring often occurs during the hours of darkness and sophisticated light
enhancement equipment must be used. Audio monitoring during meetings between suspected criminals and undercover agents must be
accomplished without the possibility of the agent being identified; therefore, updated equipment that is smaller and less susceptible to detection
and interception must be procured to ensure the agents’ safety. Video and audio monitoring is often done remotely and specialized equipment to
clandestinely transmit the images and audio is used. Advances in telephone systems require continuing improvements and upgrades to AFOSI’s
telephone monitoring equipment. Additionally, the capability to track the movements of suspected individuals and contraband, without
revealing law enforcement’s presence and utilizing the latest advances in navigation and position systems, must be procured as existing
technology in this area is rapidly becoming obsolete. Without maintaining pace with advancements in these and other areas, AFOSI’s ability to
detect and solve crimes with lawfully collected evidence will be greatly diminished. Lastly, the capability to analyze and enhance audio and
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