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Interagency Integrated SOPUNCLASSIFIEDincidents of the previous 24 hours, focusing on events of major significance, items thatmay solicit media attention, and items of unique interest to DHS. The production of thisreport is overseen by the Secretary’s Briefing Team, but it is the responsibility of theNOC Senior Watch Officer and Senior Intelligence Analyst to ensure that all items thatshould be brought to the Secretary’s attention have been passed to the production team,that the content of the report is accurate, and that the report is provided on time to meetthe Secretary’s schedule. A copy of the SMB is distributed to the White HouseHomeland Security Council Staff and to the Director of Central Intelligence. The SMBcontains information at the highest levels of classification.5.2 JFO Input to the Homeland Security Operations Morning Brief(HSOMB)The HSOMB is prepared for the Secretary of Homeland Security and summarizes reportsof suspicious activities received from DHS components, Federal, State, and local lawenforcement agencies, and the private sector, during the previous 24 hours. Theinformation provided has not been vetted or analyzed. Material in the HSOMB consistsof data that have been subjected to that day’s review process to determine whether any ofthese activities poses a threat to the United States. Those activities that are suspicious ormay pose a potential threat are passed to the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (IA) andappropriate intelligence and law enforcement agencies for further analysis and action.5.3 ReportingReports fall into three basic categories: SITREPs, Homeland Security IntelligenceReports (HSIR), and SPOTREPs. SITREPs can be used in any type of reporting formatand usually list pertinent information covering specific periods of time. Intelligencereports are usually in two formats: those without access restrictions, HSIR, and ones withrestricted access, HSIR-R. SPOTREPs are reports issued as incidents of suchsignificance occur that immediate notification to the NOC is warranted. Information inSPOTREPs is incorporated into SITREPs for the relevant time period. Reporting formatsare included in Annex D.6.0 Secure Video Teleconferences (SVTCs)Twice daily (and on an as-needed basis dictated by a particular situation), a Secure VideoTeleconference is held with the White House, members of the Intelligence Community, and keyFederal law enforcement and response agencies. The purpose of the SVTC is to shareinformation with the entire community and afford the opportunity for real-time reaction andresponse. SVTCs are normally held at 0900 and 1500 Monday through Friday. The morningconference is restricted to a limited number of agencies, and will normally include the PFO. TheNOC has a seat in the DHS SVTC group. In addition to the sharing of information, this sessionis designed to focus on cooperative efforts between the participating organizations. A weekendSVTC is frequently held at 1000 on Saturday. The schedule for weekend sessions is establishedat the Friday 1500 session. Afternoon and Saturday morning sessions also focus on informationsharing, but encompass a larger viewing audience. The Senior Watch Officer is responsible forattending these meetings.76Version 8.3Interim Approval April 28, 2006