Defense Agencies (Regional/North_America/United_States/Government/Executive_Branch/Department_of_Defense/Defense_Agencies)
up Defense AgenciesFor US Defense Department agencies. The following lists the current agencies; Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense Commissary Agency (DECA), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Defense Security Service (DSS), Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA), National Security Agency (NSA).EntriesThe Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) http://www.dfas.mil/ The accounting firm of the Department of Defense (DoD). DFAS is responsible for identifying and implementing finance and accounting requirements, systems and functions for appropriated and non-appropriated funds, as well as working capital, revolving funds and trust fund activities. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) http://www.darpa.mil/ Commissions advanced research for DoD. It was founded in response to the surprise Sputnik launch in 1958 and fathered the Internet somewhere along the way. Site explains what they're looking for (Solicitations), how to do business with them, news releases on the latest gee-whiz technology, budget info. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) http://www.disa.mil/ Manager of the Global Information Grid (GIG), DISA is integrating hardware and software and constructing a common operating environment to sustain warfighters need for information anytime, anywhere. Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) http://www.commissaries.com/ Headquarters at Fort Lee, Virginia, DeCA operates a worldwide chain of 284 commissaries to provide groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families. Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) http://www.dcma.mil/ Responsible for ensuring Federal acquisition programs, supplies, and services are delivered on time, within cost, and meet performance requirements. Defense Security Service (DSS) http://www.dss.mil/ Provides security services to the Department of Defense and defense contractors. Mostly counter-espionage and physical security tasks. Formerly known as the Defense Investigative Service (DIS). Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) http://www.dcaa.mil/ Performs contract audits for the Department of Defense and some other agencies, and provides accounting and financial advisory services regarding contracts and subcontracts to all DoD Components responsible for procurement and contract administration. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) http://www.dtra.mil/ Consolidates a variety of disparate, yet related, Defense Department functions to deal more effectively with the threats posed by nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons. Missile Defense Agency http://www.mda.mil/ Successor to the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI, "Star Wars") program. Develops and tests ballistic missile defense systems. History, photos, information about goals and technologies, and resources for prospective employees and contractors. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) http://www.dsca.osd.mil/ Provides timely and effective direction, supervision, and oversight of security cooperation programs in support of U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives; and promotes stable security relationships with friends and allies through Military Assistance. Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA) http://www.defenselink.mil/dodgc/ Office of General Counsel (GC, DoD), Oversees, as appropriate, legal services delivered by the military and civilian attorneys in all DoD components. In addition, the GC, DoD provides legal advice to the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense and other Senior DoD officials. SubcategoriesDefense Intelligence Agency The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is a Department of Defense combat support agency and an important member of the United States Intelligence Community. With over 7000 military and civilian Defense Logistics Agency - DLA An agency of the Department of Defense, the Defense Logistics Agency is a logistics combat support agency whose primary role is to provide supplies National Imagery and Mapping Agency The National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) provides timely, relevant, and accurate imagery, imagery intelligence, and geospatial information in National Reconnaissance Office The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is the single, national program to meet US government needs through spaceborne reconnaissance. Related categoriesNational Security Agency Neigbour categoriesDepartment of Defense Field Activities Joint Chiefs of Staff A major element of the United States Department of Defense. The Joint Chiefs of Staff consist of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman, the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Office of the Secretary of Defense Unified Combatant Commands A Unified Combatant Command is composed of forces from two or more services, has a broad and continuing mission and is normally organized on a geographical basis. The number of unified combatant (This section is quite beta and buggy, have patience. Thanks) Thumbnails powered by Thumbshots |