Defense Intelligence Agency

Capabilities and Limitations of Intelligence in Support of Homeland Security The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a cabinet department of the United States national government which was created in response to the September 11, 2001, attacks in the nation. The department was created to primarily deal with the issue of protecting and securing the territory of the United States. It was created with the goal to prepare for, prevent and respond to any kind of domestic emergencies and in this…

We have one of the most powerful military in the world, we have one of the intelligence Agency in the world and after the 9/11 attack on US soil, our military and intelligence agencies has gotten even stronger. September 11 attack brought about the Homeland Security Act(HAS). The purpose of the HAS was in effort to start defending America from any further terrorist attacks. It was…

Security Agency. Some even question what even is the purpose of the NSA and why our government needs it. The National Security Agency was established November 4, 1952 during President Harry Truman’s term. The main purpose of the NSA back then was to crack codes during World War two. Playing a big role during that time for the success of guarding off U-Boats in the North Atlantic and getting the upper hand for the victory of the Battle of Midway. NSA today is in charge of gathering intelligence…

Clandestine and espionage operations have been used earlier than before the Roman Empire. Clandestine operations are covert or secret operations performed by our nation’s military and special agency groups. Espionage operations are a process by which information is obtained secretly from military or government entities. Romans used these same operations against Samnites and Gauls to expand and protect their empire. These particular subjects are not typically taught in schools nor are they…

gathered and formed into intelligence. The events of 9/11 and the investigations following exposed the culture and gaps within the intelligence community. Current intelligence resources have increased their effectiveness since 9/11, but still face limitations. The intelligence community is comprised of many partners. Traditionally, these encompassed several Federal partners such as Central Intelligence Agency and each of the individual components of the Department of Defense. These individual…

We should feel safe having a department that works hand and hand with our Department of Defense and they hold the power and knowledge to keep us safe, and prevent attacks for the future. Although an attack can happen at any given moment within this country, but the DHS have proven themselves worthy to protect this country. This country has been…

The Central Intelligence Agency is a foreign intelligence agency who collects, analyzes, and examines information, mostly foreign and by way of Human Intelligence, to aid in protecting the nations national security. Let’s first being with how the Central Intelligence Agency became the agency they are today. Before the United States entered World War II, the Office of Coordination of Information, created in July of 1941, stood as the homelands non-departmental office for intelligence gathering…

-Create a National Counterterrorism Center In the 2011 911 commission report progress, the Department of Homeland Security, the National Counterterrorism Center and other federal agencies have analyze travel-related data to understand travel patterns…

mysteries of the CIA The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is a very complex government association. It has a history of lots of conspiracy theories. Everybody believes that you are being watched by them you’re every single move of the day, when they have better things to worry about. The start of the CIA, and its purpose and involvement with the federal government. The Central Intelligence Agency's primary mission is to collect, evaluate, and disseminate foreign intelligence to assist the…

Americans feared their capabilities. In response to Soviet advancements, congress passed the National Defense Education Act, which allocated $800 million in government funding towards students attending college for science and math. The United States tailored the best and brightest students towards science, engineering, and math, preparing them for a future career at government defense and advancement agencies, including NASA. The article on Khan Academy continues, stating, “[Soviet…