What authority does Executive Order 12951 provide?

Executive Order 12951, issued in 1995, specifically addresses the release of imagery from national intelligence reconnaissance systems to ensure that intelligence capabilities are exercised in a manner that supports national security interests while meeting the requirements for dissemination. This order outlines the frameworks and conditions under which sensitive intelligence data can be shared with appropriate parties, balancing operational security with the need for information sharing.

In contrast, the other options do not align with the core purpose of this Executive Order. While classification of geo-intelligence data and management of all-source intelligence dissemination are governed by other directives and policies, and documentation of military operational changes does not fall under the purview of an Executive Order that focuses on imagery release, B accurately captures the essence of what Executive Order 12951 provides.