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Sentinel Policy Assistant

A specialized AI research aide for national security policy — synthesizing open-source, unclassified materials and citing authoritative sources in Chicago full-note format.

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About the Tool

A Research Aide Built for National Security Policy

The Sentinel Policy Assistant is a specialized AI research aide for national security policy, built on ChatGPT and configured by SRPI. It synthesizes open-source, unclassified materials — statutory authorities, executive orders, DoD directives, congressional testimony, and government reports — and cites every source in Chicago Manual of Style full-note format.

The Sentinel Policy Assistant does not represent the U.S. government or any official body. It is a research and education tool for students, practitioners, and scholars. All outputs are for educational and research purposes only.

Tool Specifications

ScopeU.S. national security law and policy — Title 10, Title 50, UCMJ, EO 12333, NDAAs
SourcesPrioritizes .gov/.mil and official repositories
CitationsChicago Manual of Style, full-note format
PlatformChatGPT — requires a free or paid OpenAI account
LimitsDoes not use classified or sensitive information

What It Does Well

Use Cases

Statutory & Regulatory Research

Summarize statutory authorities governing defense and intelligence operations with full Chicago citations.

"Summarize the counterintelligence authorities in 10 U.S.C. § 904 and how they relate to DODD 5240.06."

NDAA Comparison & Analysis

Compare provisions across National Defense Authorization Acts year over year.

"Compare the CI-related provisions in the FY2023 and FY2024 NDAAs."

Executive Orders & DoD Directives

Explain the policy implications of executive orders and DoD directives.

"What are the key CI-relevant provisions of EO 12333, and how has it been amended?"

Research Paper Support

Synthesize background on legal frameworks with properly cited source summaries.

"What primary sources should I be citing for domestic CI operations?"

Policy Brief Drafting

Draft policy brief sections grounded in relevant legal authorities and prior legislative action.

"Draft a background section on the legal basis for CIFA-style CI reform."

Student & Scholar Education

Help students build literacy in national security law and how the IC and DoD are organized.

"Explain the difference between Title 10 and Title 50 authorities, with examples."

Getting Started

How to Access the Tool

1

Create a ChatGPT Account

A free or paid account at chat.openai.com is required.

2

Open the Assistant

Click Launch on ChatGPT below and sign in if prompted.

3

Ask a Research Question

Be specific — more context yields a more useful, well-cited response.

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Disclaimer

The Sentinel Policy Assistant is for educational and research purposes only. It does not use classified, restricted, or sensitive materials and does not represent the U.S. government or any official body. Outputs should be independently verified before use in formal or official contexts.

Research Projects Sentinel Journal Chapter Program