According to the Federation of American Scientists1, for fiscal year 2022 the budget request includes $62.7 billion for the National Intelligence Program (NIP). The Department of Defense requested $23.3 billion for the Military Intelligence Program (MIP). Total Intelligence Budget request: $86 Billion. Review Intelligence Community Spending: Trends and Issues2. Focus on the section on "Secrecy vs. Transparency." Discuss topline budget disclosures. Will disclosures improve effectiveness in spending? Do you argue for or against transparency of topline budget requests? Remember to support your statements with examples and references