AI-Powered Research Tool
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.
Platform
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Sources
Open-Source & Unclassified Only
Citations
Chicago Full-Note
Access
Free — Requires ChatGPT Account
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.
Typical tasks include summarizing statutory authorities (for example, Title 10 and Title 50 of the U.S. Code), comparing provisions across National Defense Authorization Acts, explaining the implications of executive orders and DoD directives, and supporting research papers and policy briefs with properly cited background analysis.
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 working in the national security space. All outputs are for educational and research purposes only.
Tool Specifications
What It Does Well
Use Cases
Statutory & Regulatory Research
Summarize and explain statutory authorities governing defense and intelligence operations — Title 10, Title 50, UCMJ, and related public laws — with full Chicago citations pointing to primary sources.
NDAA Comparison & Analysis
Compare provisions across National Defense Authorization Acts — tracking how authorities, requirements, and reporting obligations have changed year over year. Useful for legislative research and policy papers.
Executive Orders & DoD Directives
Explain the policy implications of executive orders, Presidential Policy Directives, DoD Instructions, and related directives — including their relationship to statutory authorities and implementing regulations.
Research Paper Support
Support academic and policy research by synthesizing background on legal frameworks, providing properly cited source summaries, and helping writers understand the regulatory landscape for a specific topic.
Policy Brief Drafting
Draft policy brief sections with a grounded understanding of the relevant legal authorities and prior legislative action — ensuring analysis is anchored in statute and not just informed commentary.
Student & Scholar Education
Help students and emerging scholars build literacy in national security law — explaining the structure and interplay of authorities, the differences between law and policy, and how the IC and DoD are legally organized.
Getting Started
How to Access the Tool
Create a ChatGPT Account
A free or paid account at chat.openai.com is required. The free tier is sufficient to use the Sentinel Policy Assistant.
Open the Assistant
Click the Launch on ChatGPT button below, or go directly to the assistant link. If prompted, sign in to your ChatGPT account.
Ask a Research Question
Type your research question in natural language. Be specific — the more context you provide (subject, purpose, audience), the more useful and well-cited the response will be.
Disclaimer
The Sentinel Policy Assistant is for educational and research purposes only. It synthesizes publicly available, open-source information and does not use classified, restricted, or sensitive materials. It does not represent the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, or any official body. Outputs should be independently verified before use in formal or official contexts.
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