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Defense Intelligence Agency

By: Samaya L. S. Chanthaphavong
In: Encyclopedia of Military Science
Edited by: Kurt G. Piehler
Subject:Military & Strategic Studies
Keywords:air forces; intelligence; intelligence agencies

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) coordinates all-source intelligence activities for the secretary of defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and military commanders as well as the intelligence community. Considered to be the head of military intelligence, the DIA coordinates intelligence communities within the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force. The DIA employs both military and civilian personnel and places an emphasis on military intelligence sharing. This entry describes the background and creation of the DIA and the current strategic plan.

Background and Creation of the DIA

The creation of the DIA was approved by Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara on July 5, 1961, with a public announcement on August 1, 1961. It became fully operational on October 1, 1961. The creation of the DIA was a ...

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  Chanthaphavong, S. (2013). Defense intelligence agency. In K. Piehler (Ed.), Encyclopedia of military science (Vol. 1, pp. 465-466). SAGE Publications, Ltd., https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781452276335.n151
  
  Chanthaphavong, Samaya L. S. "Defense Intelligence Agency." In Encyclopedia of Military Science, edited by Piehler, Kurt G., 465-66. Thousand Oaks,: SAGE Publications, Ltd., 2013. https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781452276335.n151.
  
  Chanthaphavong, S. 2013. Defense Intelligence Agency. In: Kurt G. Piehler Editor, 2013. Encyclopedia of Military Science, Thousand Oaks,: SAGE Publications, Ltd. pp. 465-466 Available at: <https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781452276335.n151> [Accessed 17 Aug 2022].
  
  Chanthaphavong, Samaya L. S. "Defense Intelligence Agency." Encyclopedia of Military Science. Edited by Kurt G. Piehler. Vol. 1. Thousand Oaks,: SAGE Publications, Ltd., 2013, pp. 465-66. SAGE Knowledge. 17 Aug 2022, doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781452276335.n151.
  
  Chanthaphavong, Samaya L. S. (2013). Defense intelligence agency In: Piehler, Kurt G. (Ed.),Defense intelligence agency Encyclopedia of military science Vol. 1. Thousand Oaks,: SAGE Publications, Ltd.; 2013:465-466. doi:10.4135/9781452276335.n151
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