DEFENSE AGENCIES
National Security Agency
_The
National Security Agency (NSA) is a cryptologic intelligence agency of the
United States Department of Defense responsible for the collection and analysis
of foreign communications and foreign signals intelligence, as well as
protecting U.S. government communications and information systems, which
involves cryptanalysis and cryptography.
The NSA is directed by at least a lieutenant general or vice admiral. NSA is a key component of the U.S. Intelligence Community, which is headed by the Director of National Intelligence. The Central Security Service is a co-located agency created to coordinate intelligence activities and co-operation between NSA and other U.S. military cryptanalysis agencies. The Director of the NSA serves as the Commander of the United States Cyber Command and Chief of the Central Security Service.
The NSA is directed by at least a lieutenant general or vice admiral. NSA is a key component of the U.S. Intelligence Community, which is headed by the Director of National Intelligence. The Central Security Service is a co-located agency created to coordinate intelligence activities and co-operation between NSA and other U.S. military cryptanalysis agencies. The Director of the NSA serves as the Commander of the United States Cyber Command and Chief of the Central Security Service.
Defense Intelligence Agency
_ The Defense
Intelligence Agency (DIA) is a member of the Intelligence Community of the
United States, and is the central producer and manager of military intelligence
for the United States Department of Defense, employing over 16,500 U.S.
military and civilian employees worldwide. The Defense Intelligence Community
is headed by the DIA, through its Director (who chairs the Military
Intelligence Board), and it coordinates the activities of the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, and Air Force intelligence components. The DIA and Defense
Intelligence Community provide military intelligence to warfighters, defense
policymakers and force planners within the Department of Defense and the United
States Intelligence Community, in support of U.S. military planning and
operations and weapon systems acquisition. The DIA, designated in 1986 as a
Defense Department combat support agency, was established in 1961 as a result
of a decision by Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, under President John
F. Kennedy. The Department of Defense created the DIA with the publication of
Directive 5105.21, "Defense Intelligence Agency" on 1 August,
effective 1 October 1961.
Defense Logistics Agency
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is an agency in the United States Department of Defense, with more than 26,000 civilian and military personnel throughout the world. Located in 48 states and 28 countries, DLA provides supplies to the military services and supports their acquisition of weapons repair parts and other materiel.
Since its founding in 1961, DLA has been an integral part of the nation's military defense. It has also provided crucial relief to victims of natural disasters and humanitarian aid to those in need.
Since its founding in 1961, DLA has been an integral part of the nation's military defense. It has also provided crucial relief to victims of natural disasters and humanitarian aid to those in need.
Defense Security Cooperation Agency
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The Defense Security Cooperation
Agency (DSCA), as part of the United States Department of Defense (DoD),
provides financial and technical assistance, transfer of defense materiel,
training and services to allies, and promotes military-to-military contacts.
Security Cooperation (SC) is founded on a tradition of cooperation between the United States and other sovereign nations with similar values and interests in order to meet common defense goals. It consists of a group of programs authorized by the U.S. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, and related statutes by which the DoD or commercial contractor provide defense articles and services in furtherance of national policies and objectives.
Security Cooperation (SC) is founded on a tradition of cooperation between the United States and other sovereign nations with similar values and interests in order to meet common defense goals. It consists of a group of programs authorized by the U.S. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, and related statutes by which the DoD or commercial contractor provide defense articles and services in furtherance of national policies and objectives.
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
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The
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is an agency of the federal
government of the United States with the primary mission of collecting,
analyzing and distributing geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) in support of
national security. NGA was formerly known as the National Imagery and Mapping
Agency (NIMA) and is part of the Department of Defense (DoD). In addition, NGA
is a key component of the United States Intelligence Community.
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
_ The Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is an agency of the United States
Department of Defense responsible for the development of new technology for use
by the military. DARPA has been responsible for funding the development of many
technologies which have had a major effect on the world, including computer
networking, as well as NLS, which was both the first hypertext system, and an
important precursor to the contemporary ubiquitous graphical user interface.