CIA evolved from Office of Strategic Services established in 1947. FBI originated in 1908 as Bureau of Investigation under Roosevelt
Established in 1947 to integrate military and foreign policymaking. Created to address disjointed departmental policymaking before WWII. Provides forum for top advisors to advise on foreign policy matters
NSA was established in 1952 by President Truman as a communications intelligence agency. Agency has approximately 32,000 employees and operates under the DNI. NSA Director serves as Commander of US Cyber Command and Chief of Central Security Service
Military staff provides command and control through planning and information gathering. Staff functions include administration, logistics, operations, intelligence, and training. Centralized staff provides tighter control but requires larger headquarters staff. Decentralized staff enhances situational focus and local action speed
Paramount+ spy thriller series created by Taylor Sheridan. Premiered July 23, 2023, with second season in October 2024. Based on 2003 "Team Lioness" in Iraq. Follows CIA operations led by female operatives known as Lionesses
Intelligence agencies serve as nations' defense systems, gathering and analyzing security threats. CIA budget estimated between $15-20 billion annually. Agencies collect information through espionage, signal gathering, and cryptanalysis