201 History Flashcards
When and why was the DIA established?
- Established 1 August 1961
- Operational 1 October 1961
- To satisfy the need of a central defense organization
What DoD directive established DIA?
DoDD 5105.21
Who is John T. Hughes?
Special Assistant to DIA Director in 1963.
Delivered televised briefing to American public at the end of the Cuban Missile Crisis on 6 February 1963.
In 1963, DIA activated the DIA Intelligence Production Center. Where was it located?
Arlington Hall Center in Northern Virginia
Which historical event resulted in the largest single loss of DIA lives killed in the line of duty in the U.S.?
Pentagon, 9/11.
7 people killed.
State the responsibilities and functions of the DIA director
Advises SECDEF, CJCS, DNI, DDI, and COCOM commanders on all-source defense intelligence
Who is the DIA director?
David R. Shedd (acting director)
The director of DIA serves as the principal advisor on matters of military intelligence to whom?
SECDEF and CJCS
State the significance of the Patriot’s Memorial
Honors the 21 DIA employees who died in service of the United States.
State the missions and functions of DIA
To provide military intelligence to SECDEF, CJCS, DNI, COCOMs, and all other customers. Serves as DoD lead for coordinating intelligence support needs for COCOM requirements.
- All-Source Intelligence Analysis
- HUMINT
- Joint Staff Intelligence
- Intelligence Information Systems
- Technical Intelligence Collection
- Counterintelligence (CI) Security
- International Engagement
- Intelligence Training and Education
- Resource Management
- Defense Intelligence Operations Coordination Center (DIOCC)
- Joint Reserve Intelligence Program (JRIP)
State the 3 primary missions of DIA Historical Research Support Branch
- To conduct historical research and analysis in support of the DIA mission
- To develop and preserve the institutional memory of DIA
- To promote historical awareness among the DIA workforce
Identify the COCOMS
- US Central Command (CENTCOM)
- US European Command (EUCOM)
- US Pacific Command (PACOM)
- US Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
- US Strategic Command (STRATCOM)
- US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
- US Northern Command (NORAD/NORTHCOM)
- US Transportation Command (TRANSCOM)
- US Joint Forces Command (JFCOM)
Which DIA director served the longest in office and for how many years?
LTG Joseph. F Carroll, USAF,
October 1961 - September 1969
What year was DIA awarded is first JMUA?
1985
Describe the circumstances leading to DIA receiving it’s first JMUA
For intelligence support during the TWA flight 847 and cruise ship ACHILLE LAURO hijackings, the Philippine crisis, and the counter-terrorist operations against Libya.
