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The Director of Central Intelligence served as the head of the Central Intelligence Agency, as established by the National Security Act of 1947 [1] and described in the role's official responsibilities [2]. Historical figures like James Schlesinger and Roscoe Hillenkoetter held this position while managing the agency [3], [4], and [5].
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The Evolution of the U.S. Intelligence Community-An Historical ... govinfo.gov 5 facts
claimRear Admiral Roscoe Hillenkoetter served as the Director of Central Intelligence at the time the Central Intelligence Agency was created.
referenceThe National Security Council accepted the basic findings of the 1949 Dulles-Jackson-Correa report, which concluded that the CIA was not coordinating intelligence activities in the government, correlation and evaluation functions were not well organized, other members of the Intelligence Community were not fully included in the estimates process, and the DCI lacked sufficient day-to-day contact with the work of the CIA.
claimThe National Security Act of 1947 established the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) with the Director of Central Intelligence as its head.
referenceThe 1949 Dulles-Jackson-Correa report recommended that the DCI reorganize his office to include the heads of the CIA's main components on his immediate staff to ensure effective coordination and planning.
quoteAs head of the Central Intelligence Agency, while you will continue to have overall responsibility for the Agency, I shall expect you to delegate to your principal deputy, as you may deem necessary, so much of the detailed operation of the Agency as may be required to permit you to carry out your primary task as Director of Central Intelligence.
History of the Central Intelligence Agency - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 2 facts
claimThe Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) formerly oversaw the entire United States Intelligence Community, served as the President's principal intelligence advisor, and headed the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
measurementDuring his 17-week tenure as Director of Central Intelligence, James Schlesinger terminated the employment of more than 1,500 CIA employees.