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The Evolution of the U.S. Intelligence Community-An Historical ... govinfo.gov 12 facts
claimIn 1958, the National Security Council issued directives that detailed the mission and authority of the National Security Agency under the Secretary of Defense.
referenceThe Intelligence Organization Act of 1992, enacted as part of the Intelligence Authorization Act for 1993, legally defined the Intelligence Community for the first time, established the three roles of the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI), defined the DCI's authorities and responsibilities regarding other Intelligence Community elements, and articulated the Secretary of Defense's responsibilities for executing national intelligence programs.
claimA new Central Imagery Office was established under the joint control of the DCI and the Secretary of Defense to coordinate imagery collection and establish uniform standards for interpretation and dissemination.
claimThe National Security Act of 1947 created the position of Secretary of Defense and unified the Army, Navy, and the newly-created Air Force under this position.
claimThe National Security Act of 1947 established the Joint Chiefs of Staff to serve as the principal military advisers to the President and the Secretary of Defense.
accountLawrence Walsh was appointed as special prosecutor in January 1987 to investigate the Iran-Contra affair and pursued the investigation for almost seven years, bringing criminal prosecutions against key NSC figures, some CIA employees, and a former Secretary of Defense.
claimThe National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) was designated a separate operating agency of the Department of Defense, reporting to the Secretary of Defense, while the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) retained a role in selecting key personnel and maintained substantial control over the organization's budget, requirements, and priorities.
claimThe Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986 designated the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Defense Mapping Agency as combat support agencies and directed the Secretary of Defense to establish procedures to assist the National Security Agency in its combat support functions.
claimIn August 1961, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara created the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) to consolidate and coordinate the production of intelligence analysis by military services and to serve as the principal source of intelligence support to the Secretary of Defense, his staff, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and unified commands.
procedureUnder the Intelligence Organization Act of 1992, the Secretary of Defense was required to consult with the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) before appointing the Directors of the National Security Agency (NSA), the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
procedureFollowing the 1985 security breaches, the Secretary of Defense commissioned an inquiry into defense policy, the Secretary of State commissioned a review of embassy security, and the CIA conducted an internal review of counterintelligence and defector handling procedures.
accountIn June 1946, the Truman Administration and the United States Congress were drafting legislation to unify the military establishment under a Secretary of Defense.
The Persian Gulf TV War by Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla ... pages.gseis.ucla.edu 1 fact
claimGeorge H.W. Bush nominated John Tower for Secretary of Defense despite known sexual scandals and alcohol abuse stories circulating in Washington circles.