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DEFENSE AGENCIES
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714
Phone, 703-526-6630. Internet, www.darpa.mil.
Director Anthony J. Tether
Deputy Director Robert Leheny
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is a separately organized
agency within Department of Defense and is under the authority,
direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition,
Technology & Logistics). The Agency serves as the central research and
development organization of the Department of Defense with a primary
responsibility to maintain U.S. technological superiority over potential
adversaries. It pursues imaginative and innovative research and
development projects and conducts demonstration projects that embody
technology appropriate for joint programs, programs in support of
deployed forces, or selected programs of the military departments. To
this end, the Agency arranges, manages, and directs the performance of
work connected with assigned advanced projects by the military
departments, other Government agencies, individuals, private business
entities, and educational or research institutions, as appropriate.
For further information, contact the Defense Advanced Research Projects
Agency, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22201-1714. Phone, 703-
526-6630. Internet, www.darpa.mil.
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Defense Business Transformation Agency
1851 South Bell Street, Room 1002, 10th Floor, Arlington, VA 22240
Phone, 703-607-3370. Internet, www.dod.mil/dbt and www.dod.mil/bta.
Co-Directors Paul A. Brinkley,
Thomas B.
Modly
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The Defense Business Transformation Agency (BTA) was established on
October 7, 2005. BTA is jointly managed by the Deputy Under Secretary of
Defense for Business Transformation and the Deputy Under Secretary of
Defense for Financial Management, while operating under the auspices of
the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition,
Technology, and Logistics. Its mission is to guide the transformation of
business operations
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throughout DOD and to deliver enterprise-level capabilities that align
to warfighter needs. BTA serves as a catalyst for and provides direct
support to the greater business transformation effort across the DOD.
For further information, please contact the Defense Business
Transformation Agency. Phone, 703-607-3370. Internet, www.dod.mil/dbt/
contact.html.
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Defense Commissary Agency
1300 E Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801
Phone, 804-734-8253. Internet, www.commissaries.com.
Director (vacancy)
Chief Executive Officer Patrick Nixon
Chief Operating Officer Scott Simpson
Director, Headquarters Operations Thomas Kinsey
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The Defense Commissary Agency was established in 1990 and is under the
authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness and the operational supervision of the
Commissary Operating Board. The Agency provides an efficient and
effective worldwide system of commissaries that sell quality groceries
and household supplies at low prices to members of the Armed Services
community. This benefit satisfies customer demand for quality products
and delivers exceptional savings while enhancing the military
community's quality of life. This Agency supports the morale and peace
of mind of deployed combat personnel, who know their families have
secure and affordable access to American products. It works closely with
its employees, customers, and civilian business partners to satisfy its
customers and to promote the commissary benefit. The benefit fosters
recruitment, retention, and readiness of skilled and trained personnel.
Sources of Information
Employment The following information is available on the Defense
Commissary Agency's Web site at www.commissaries.com or by calling the
following telephone numbers: employment (703-603-1600); small business
activities (804-734-8742/8529); contracting for resale items (804-734-
8884/8885); and contracting for operations support and equipment (804-
734-8165/8519). Also the publication ``A Business Guide for Marketing to
the Defense Commissary Agency'' is available online by selecting ``About
us/Business with DeCA/Marketing/Business Guide.''
For further information, contact the Defense Commissary Agency, 1300 E
Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800. Phone, 804-734-8253/8998 or 800-699-
5063 (x48998). Internet, www.commissaries.com.
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Defense Contract Audit Agency
8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219
Phone, 703-767-3200. Internet, www.dcaa.mil.
Director William H. Reed
Deputy Director April G. Stephenson
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The Defense Contract Audit Agency was established in 1965 and is under
the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense
(Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer. The Agency performs all necessary
contract audit functions for DOD and provides accounting and financial
advisory services to all Defense components responsible for procurement
and contract administration. These services are provided in connection
with the negotiation, administration, and settlement of contracts and
subcontracts. They include evaluating the acceptability of costs claimed
or proposed by contractors and reviewing the efficiency and economy of
contractor operations. Other Government agencies may request the
Agency's services under appropriate arrangements.
The Agency manages its operations through 5 regional offices
responsible for approximately 81 field audit offices throughout the
United States and overseas. Each region is responsible for the contract
auditing function in its assigned area.
Regional Offices--Defense Contract Audit Agency
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Region Address Director Telephone
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Central...................... 6321 E. Campus Circle, Francis P. Summers, Jr............ 972-753-2513
Irving, TX 75063-2742.
Eastern...................... Suite 300, 2400 Lake Park Paul Phillips..................... 770-319-4400
Dr., Smyrna, GA 30080-7644.
Mid-Atlantic................. Suite 1000, 615 Chestnut St., Michael Steen..................... 215-597-7451
Philadelphia, PA 19106-4498.
Northeastern................. Suite 300, 59 Composite Way, Edward Nelson..................... 978-551-9715
Lowell, MA 01851-5150.
Western...................... Suite 300, 16700 Valley View Christopher Andrezze.............. 714-228-7001
Ave., La Mirada, CA 90638-
5830.
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For further information, contact the Executive Officer, Defense Contract
Audit Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA
22060-6219. Phone, 703-767-3265. Internet, www.dcaa.mil.
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Defense Contract Management Agency
6350 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310-3241
Phone, 703-428-1700. Internet, www.dcma.mil.
Director (vacancy)
Deputy Director Keith Ernst
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The Defense Contract Management Agency was established by the Deputy
Secretary of Defense in 2000 and is under the authority, direction, and
control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and
Logistics). It is responsible for DOD contract management in support of
the military departments, other DOD components, the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration, other designated Federal and State agencies,
foreign governments, and international organizations, as appropriate.
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For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Defense
Contract Management Agency, 6350 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310-3241.
Phone, 703-428-1969. Internet, www.dcma.mil.
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Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Crystal Mall 3, Room 920, Arlington, VA 22240-5291
Phone, 703-607-2616. Internet, www.dfas.mil or https://mypay.dfas.mil.
Director Zack E. Gaddy
Principal Deputy Director Brig. Gen. Belinda
Pinckney, USA
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The Defense Finance and Accounting Service was established in 1991 under
the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense
(Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer to strengthen and reduce costs of
financial management and operations within DOD. The Service is
responsible for all payments to servicemembers, employees, vendors, and
contractors. It provides business intelligence and finance and
accounting information to DOD decisionmakers. It is also responsible for
preparing annual financial statements for DOD and for the consolidation,
standardization, and modernization of finance and accounting
requirements, functions, processes, operations, and systems in the
Department.
For further information, contact Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Corporate Communications, Room 924, Crystal Mall 3, Arlington, VA 22240-
5291. Phone, 703-607-1083. Internet, www.dod.mil/dfas.
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Defense Information Systems Agency
P.O. Box 4502, Arlington, VA 22204-4502
Phone, 703-607-6900. Internet, www.disa.mil.
Director Lt. Gen. Charles E.
Croom, Jr.,
USAF
Vice Director Maj. Gen. Marilyn
Quagliotti,
USA
Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Mark S.
Bowman, USA
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Established originally as the Defense Communications Agency in 1960, the
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), is under the authority,
direction, and control of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Command,
Control, Communications, and Intelligence). The Agency is responsible
for planning, developing, fielding, operating, and supporting command,
control, communications, and information systems that serve the needs of
the President, Vice President, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, the combatant commanders, and other DOD components
under all conditions of peace and war.
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For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Defense
Information Systems Agency, P.O. Box 4502, Arlington, VA 22204-4502.
Phone, 703-607-6900. Internet, www.disa.mil or www.disahomejs.html.
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Defense Intelligence Agency
The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20340-5100
Phone, 703-695-0071. Internet, www.dia.mil.
Director (vacancy)
Deputy Director William Huntington
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The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was established in 1961 and is
under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Intelligence. Its mission is to provide timely, objective,
and cogent military intelligence to warfighters, force planners, and
defense and national security policymakers. DIA obtains and reports
information through its field sites worldwide and the Defense Attache
System; provides timely all-source intelligence analysis; directs
Defense Human Intelligence programs; operates the Joint Intelligence
Task Force for Combating Terrorism and the Joint Military Intelligence
College; coordinates and facilitates Measurement and Signature
Intelligence activities; manages and plans collection from specialized
technical sources; manages secure DOD intelligence networks; and
coordinates required intelligence support for the Secretary of Defense,
Joint Chiefs of Staff, Combatant Commanders, and Joint Task Forces.
For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Defense
Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC 20340-5100. Phone, 703-695-0071.
Internet, www.dia.mil.
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Defense Legal Services Agency
The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600
Phone, 703-695-3341. Internet, www.defenselink.mil/dodgc.
Director (General Counsel, Department of William J. Haynes II
Defense)
Principal Deputy Director (Principal Deputy Daniel J. Dell'Orto
General Counsel)
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The Defense Legal Services Agency was established in 1981 and is under
the authority, direction, and control of the General Counsel of the
Department of Defense, who also serves as its Director.
The Agency provides legal advice and services for specified DOD
components and adjudication of personnel security cases for DOD and
other assigned Federal agencies and departments. It also provides
technical support and assistance for development of the Department's
legislative program; coordinates positions on legislation and
Presidential Executive orders; provides a centralized legislative and
congressional document reference and distribution point for the
Department; maintains the Department's historical legislative files; and
administers programs governing
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standards of conduct and alternative dispute resolution.
For further information, contact the Administrative Officer, Defense
Legal Services Agency, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600. Phone,
703-697-8343. Internet, www.defenselink.mil/dodgc.
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Defense Logistics Agency
Suite 2533, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221
Phone, 703-767-6200. Internet, www.dla.mil.
Director Vice Adm. Keith W.
Lippert, SC,
USN
Vice Director Maj. Gen. Loren M.
Reno, USAF
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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is under the authority, direction,
and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition,
Technology, and Logistics. It supports both the logistics requirements
of the military services and their acquisition of weapons and other
materiel. The Agency provides logistics support and technical services
to all branches of the military and to a number of Federal agencies.
Agency supply centers consolidate the requirements of the military
services and procure the supplies in sufficient quantities to meet their
projected needs. The Agency manages supplies in eight commodity areas:
fuel, food, clothing, construction material, electronic supplies,
general supplies, industrial supplies, and medical supplies.
Field Activities--Defense Logistics Agency
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Activity Commander
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Defense Distribution Center Col. Michael J. Lally, USA
Defense Energy Support Center Richard Connelly
Defense Logistics Information Col. John Fitzgerald, USMC
Service
Defense National Stockpile Cornel A. Holder
Center
Defense Reutilization and Col. Patrick O'Donnell, USA
Marketing Service
Defense Supply Centers:
Columbus..................... Rear. Adm. Charlie Lilli, SC, USN
Philadelphia................. Brig. Gen. Jesse R. Cross, USA
Richmond..................... Rear Adm. Mark F. Heinrich, SC, USN
Document Automation and Stephen Sherman
Production Service
DLA Europe Col. Paul F. Abel, Jr., USA
DLA Pacific Col. Christopher Iskra, USA
DLA Central Col. Franklin K. Jones, USA
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Sources of Information
DOD Surplus Sales Program Questions concerning this program should be
addressed to DOD Surplus Sales, International Sales Office, 74
Washington Avenue North, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3092. Phone, 877-352-
2255.
Employment For the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, all inquiries and
applications concerning the Agency's job recruitment program should be
addressed to Human Resources, Customer Support Office, 3990 East Broad
Street, Building 11, Section 3, Columbus, OH, 43213-0919. Phone, 877-
352-4762.
Environment For information concerning the Agency's program, contact
the Staff Director, Environmental and Safety, Defense Logistics Agency,
Attn: DSS-E, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221.
Phone, 703-767-6278.
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Procurement and Small Business Activities For information, contact the
Director, Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Defense
Logistics Agency, Attn: DB, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA
22060-6221. Phone, 703-767-0192.
For further information, contact the Defense Logistics Agency, Suite
2533, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221. Phone,
703-767-6200. Internet, www.dla.mil.
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Defense Security Cooperation Agency
2800 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-2800
Phone, 703-601-3700. Internet, www.dsca.mil.
Director Lt. Gen. Jeffrey B.
Kohler, USAF
Deputy Director Richard Millies
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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency was established in 1971 and is
under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of
Defense (Policy). The Agency executes the traditional security
assistance functions such as military assistance, international military
education and training, and foreign military sales, as well as program
management responsibilities for humanitarian assistance, demining, and
other DOD programs.
For further information, contact the Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, 2800 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-2800. Phone, 703-
601-3700. E-mail, lpa-web@dsca.mil. Internet, www.dsca.mil.
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Defense Security Service
1340 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314-1651
Phone, 703-325-9471. Internet, www.dss.mil.
Director (vacancy)
Chief Operating Officer/Chief Information Janice Haith
Officer
Chief, Office of Congressional and Public Caryl Clubb
Affairs
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The Defense Security Service (DSS) is under the authority, direction,
and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. DSS
ensures the safeguarding of classified information used by contractors
on behalf of the Department of Defense and 22 other executive branch
agencies under the National Industrial Security Program; oversees the
protection of conventional arms, munitions, and explosives in the
custody of DOD contractors; evaluates the protection of selected private
sector critical assets and infrastructures (physical and cyber-based
systems) and recommends measures needed to maintain operations
identified as vital to DOD; makes clearance determinations
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for industry and provides support services for DOD Central Adjudicative
Facilities; and provides security education, training, and proactive
awareness programs for military, civilian, and cleared industry to
enhance their proficiency and awareness of DOD security policies and
procedures. DSS also has a counterintelligence office to integrate
counterintelligence principles into security countermeasures missions
and to support the national counterintelligence strategy.
Operating Locations and Centers--Defense Security Service
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Region/Center Director
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Regional Headquarters
Northern (495 Summer St., Boston, MA 2210) Alfred Buccigrosso
Capital (Crystal Plaza 5, Suite 1100, 02211 S. Clark St., Arlington, VA 22202) Stephen Hampton
Southern (Pembroke 5, Suite 525, 293 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA Timmy Sartin
23462-5400)
Western (Suite 2026, 1149 W. 19th St., Gardena, CA 90248) John Whitecotton
Security Education Training and Awareness (881 Elkridge Landing Rd., Linthicum, Thomas Mauriello
MD 21090-2902)
Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (Suite 400, 2780 Airport Square, John W. Faulkner
Columbus, OH 43219-2268)
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For further information, contact the Defense Security Service, Office of
Congressional and Public Affairs, 1340 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA
22314-1651. Phone, 703-325-9471. Internet, www.dss.mil.
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Defense Threat Reduction Agency
8725 John J. Kingman Road, MS 6201, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22260-5916
Phone, 703-325-2102. Internet, www.dtra.mil.
Director James A. Tegnelia
Deputy Director Maj. Gen. Trudy H.
Clark, USAF
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The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) was established in 1998 and
is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. DTRA's mission is to
reduce the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction (WMD). DTRA
covers the full range of WMD threats (chemical, biological, nuclear,
radiological, and high explosive), bridges the gap between the
warfighters and the technical community, sustains the nuclear deterrent,
and provides both offensive and defensive technology and operational
concepts to the warfighters. DTRA reduces the threat of WMD by
implementing arms control treaties and executing the Cooperative Threat
Reduction Program. It uses combat support, technology development, and
chemical-biological defense to deter the use and reduce the impact of
such weapons. It prepares for future threats by developing the
technology and concepts needed to counter the new weapons of mass
destruction threats and adversaries.
For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Defense
Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, MS 6201, Fort
Belvoir, VA 22060-5916. Phone, 703-767-5870. Internet, www.dtra.mil.
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Missile Defense Agency
The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-7100
Phone, 703-695-6420. Internet, www.acq.osd.mil/mda/.
Director Lt. Gen. Henry A.
Obering III,
USAF
Deputy Director Marvin K. McNamara,
USA
Executive Director Patricia Sanders
Chief of Staff Col. David Wolf, USA
[For the Missile Defense Agency statement of organization, see the Code
of Federal Regulations, Title 32, Part 388]
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The Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) mission is to establish and deploy a
layered ballistic missile defense system to intercept missiles in all
phases of their flight and against all ranges of threats. This
capability will provide a defense of the United States, deployed forces,
allies, and friends. MDA is under the authority, direction, and control
of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and
Logistics. MDA manages and directs the DOD's ballistic missile defense
acquisition programs and enables the Services to field elements of the
overall system as soon as practicable. MDA will develop and test
technologies and, if necessary, use prototype and test assets to provide
early capability. Additionally, MDA will improve the effectiveness of
deployed capabilities by implementing new technologies as they become
available or when the threat warrants an accelerated capability.
For further information, contact the Human Resources Directorate,
Missile Defense Agency, Washington, DC 20301-7100. Phone, 703-693-1744.
Internet, www.acq.osd.mil/mda/.
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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
4600 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD 20816-5003
Phone, 301-227-7300. Internet, www.nga.mil.
Director Lt. Gen. James R.
Clapper, Jr.,
USAF (Ret.)
Deputy Director Joanne O. Isham
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The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), formerly the National
Imagery and Mapping Agency, was established in 1996 and is under the
authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Intelligence. NGA is a DOD combat support agency and a member of the
national intelligence community. NGA's mission is to provide timely,
relevant, and accurate geospatial intelligence in support of our
national security. Geospatial intelligence means the use and analysis of
imagery to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features and
geographically referenced activities on the Earth. Headquartered in
Bethesda, MD, NGA has major facilities in the Washington, DC, Northern
Virginia, and St. Louis, MO, areas with NGA support teams worldwide.
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For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, National
Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, 4600 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD 20816-
5003. Phone, 301-227-2057. Fax, 301-227-3920. Internet, www.nga.mil.
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National Security Agency/Central Security Service
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000
Phone, 301-688-6524. Internet, www.nsa.gov.
Director (vacancy)
Deputy Director Lt. Gen. Keith B.
Alexander
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The National Security Agency (NSA) was established in 1952, and the
Central Security Service (CSS) was established in 1972. It is under the
authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Intelligence. As the Nation's cryptologic organization, NSA/CSS employs
the Nation's premier codemakers and codebreakers. It ensures an
informed, alert, and secure environment for U.S. warfighters and
policymakers. The cryptologic resources of NSA/CSS unite to provide U.S.
policymakers with intelligence information derived from America's
adversaries while protecting U.S. Government signals and information
systems from exploitation by those same adversaries.
For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, National
Security Agency/Central Security Service, Fort Meade, MD 20755-6272.
Phone, 301-688-6524. Internet, www.nsa.gov.
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Pentagon Force Protection Agency
Director (vacancy)
Deputy Director Robert W. Taylor
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The Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) was established in May 2002
in response to the events of September 11, 2001, and subsequent
terrorist threats facing the DOD workforce and facilities in the
National Capital Region (NCR). PFPA is under the authority, direction,
and control of the Director, Administration and Management, in the
Office of the Secretary of Defense. PFPA provides force protection,
security, and law enforcement for the people, facilities,
infrastructure, and other resources at the Pentagon Reservation and for
DOD activities and facilities within the NCR that are not under the
jurisdiction of a military department. Consistent with national strategy
on combating terrorism, PFPA addresses the full spectrum of threats,
including chemical, biological, and radiological agents, through a
strategy of prevention, preparedness, detection, and response to ensure
that the DOD workforce and facilities in the NCR are secure and
protected.
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For further information, contact the Pentagon Force Protection Agency,
Washington, DC 20301. Phone, 703-693-3685. Internet, www.pfpa.mil.