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The U.S. Intelligence Community

1. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): The CIA is responsible for collecting and analyzing intelligence information on foreign nations, individuals, and non-state actors. It conducts covert operations and provides intelligence support to policymakers.

2. National Security Agency (NSA): The NSA focuses on signals intelligence (SIGINT) and information assurance for the U.S. government. It intercepts and analyzes foreign communications and develops cryptographic systems to protect national security information.

3. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA): The DIA is the primary intelligence organization within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). It provides military intelligence to warfighters, defense policymakers, and the intelligence community. The DIA focuses on collecting and analyzing intelligence related to military capabilities and intentions.

4. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Primarily a domestic law enforcement agency, the FBI also has an intelligence role. It investigates and counters domestic threats, including terrorism, espionage, cybercrime, and organized crime.

5. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA): The NGA collects, analyzes, and distributes geospatial intelligence (GEOINT). It provides critical imagery and geospatial information to support national security and military operations.

6. Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI): The ODNI serves as the head of the U.S. Intelligence Community and coordinates intelligence efforts across different agencies. It provides strategic guidance, sets intelligence priorities, and manages intelligence resources.

7. Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR): INR provides intelligence analysis to the U.S. Department of State. It assesses political, economic, and military developments around the world and advises policymakers.

8. Department of Energy, Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE/IN): DOE/IN collects and analyzes intelligence related to energy security, nuclear proliferation, and other threats to national security.

9. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis (DHS/I&A): DHS/I&A collects and analyzes intelligence related to homeland security, including terrorism, border security, and cyber threats.

10. Department of the Treasury, Office of Intelligence and Analysis (TREAS/IA): TREAS/IA collects and analyzes intelligence related to economic and financial threats to U.S. national security, such as money laundering and terrorist financing.

11. Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of National Security Intelligence (DEA/ONSI): DEA/ONSI focuses on intelligence related to drug trafficking and drug-related threats to national security.

12. U.S. Coast Guard, Intelligence Coordination Center (USCG/ICC): USCG/ICC collects and analyzes intelligence to support Coast Guard operations, including maritime security, drug interdiction, and search and rescue missions.

13. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO): The NRO is responsible for developing and operating U.S. intelligence satellites. It collects imagery and other intelligence from space.

14. National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC): The NCTC serves as the primary organization for analyzing and integrating intelligence related to terrorism. It supports efforts to counter terrorist threats.

15. National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC): The NCSC leads efforts to counter foreign intelligence threats and protect U.S. national security information.

16. National Intelligence University (NIU): The NIU provides advanced education and research in intelligence and related fields for IC personnel.

17. Army Intelligence (MI): The Army's Military Intelligence branch conducts intelligence activities to support Army operations and provide intelligence support to the broader IC.

18. Naval Intelligence (ONI): The Office of Naval Intelligence provides intelligence to the U.S. Navy and supports

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