About the Book
The role of intelligence in US government operations has changed dramatically and is now more critical than ever to domestic security and foreign policy. This authoritative and highly researched book written by Jeffrey T. Richelson provides a detailed overview of America's vast intelligence empire, from its organizations and operations to its management structure. Drawing from a multitude of sources, including hundreds of official documents, The US Intelligence Community allows students to understand the full scope of intelligence organizations and activities, and gives valuable support to policymakers and military operations.The seventh edition has been fully revised to include a new chapter on the major issues confronting the intelligence community, including secrecy and leaks, domestic spying, and congressional oversight, as well as revamped chapters on signals intelligence and cyber collection, geospatial intelligence, and open sources. The inclusion of more maps, tables and photos, as well as electronic briefing books on the book's Web site, makes The US Intelligence Community an even more valuable and engaging resource for students.
Table of Contents:
TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: INTELLIGENCE Intelligence Activities The Intelligence Cycle Varieties of Finished Intelligence Targets The Utility of Intelligence The Intelligence Community Notes Chapter 2: NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATIONS Central Intelligence Agency National Security Agency Special Collection Service National Reconnaissance Office National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency National Underwater Reconnaissance Office Notes Chapter 3: DEFENSE DEPARTMENT INTELLIGENCE History and Current Charter Overview Directorate for Operations Directorate for Science and Technology Directorate for Analysis Regional Centers Directorate for Intelligence, J2 National Media Exploitation Center Chapter 4: MILITARY SERVICE INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATIONS Army Intelligence Organizations Navy Intelligence Organizations Air Force Intelligence Organizations Marine Corps Intelligence Organizations Coast Guard Intelligence Organizations Notes Chapter 5: CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATIONS Department of State Intelligence Department of Energy Intelligence Department of Treasury Intelligence Department of Homeland Security Intelligence Federal Bureau of Investigation Drug Enforcement Administration Intelligence Notes Chapter 6: UNIFIED COMMAND INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATIONS Africa Command Central Command European Command Northern Command Pacific Command Southern Command U.S. Special Operations Command Strategic Command Transportation Command Notes Chapter 7: GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION, PROCESSING, EXPLOITATION, AND DISSEMINATION Collection Processing and Exploitation Dissemination Notes Chapter 8: SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE AND CYBER COLLECTION Targets Space Collection Airborne Collection Ground-Based Remote Collection Embassy and Consular Intercept Sites Clandestine SIGINT RAMPART, MUSCULAR, and PRISM Surface Ships Underseas Collection Notes Chapter 9: MEASUREMENT AND SIGNATURE INTELLIGENCE Space Collection Airborne Collection Ground Collection
About the Author :
Jeffrey T Richelson
Review :
Praise for the sixth edition "This is an indispensable guide to a subject that has often been shielded by secrets and lies. Richelson brings order and clarity to the astounding complexity of US intelligence. Thoroughly researched and carefully documented, this volume is the best place to begin exploring the intelligence community as it exists today."
--Steven Aftergood, Federation of American Scientists
"For years now, Jeff Richelson's The US Intelligence Community has been the go-to book for experts and laymen alike who want to know the latest about espionage organization and tradecraft in the United States. Now with his sixth edition of this classic work, he reaches new heights of excellence in research and presentation. No one has ferreted out the details of this subject better than Dr. Richelson."
--Loch K. Johnson, Regents Professor, University of Georgia; Senior Editor, Intelligence & National Security
Praise for the sixth edition
-This is an indispensable guide to a subject that has often been shielded by secrets and lies. Richelson brings order and clarity to the astounding complexity of US intelligence. Thoroughly researched and carefully documented, this volume is the best place to begin exploring the intelligence community as it exists today.-
--Steven Aftergood, Federation of American Scientists
-For years now, Jeff Richelson's The US Intelligence Community has been the go-to book for experts and laymen alike who want to know the latest about espionage organization and tradecraft in the United States. Now with his sixth edition of this classic work, he reaches new heights of excellence in research and presentation. No one has ferreted out the details of this subject better than Dr. Richelson.-
--Loch K. Johnson, Regents Professor, University of Georgia; Senior Editor, Intelligence & National Security
Praise for the sixth edition
"This is an indispensable guide to a subject that has often been shielded by secrets and lies. Richelson brings order and clarity to the astounding complexity of US intelligence. Thoroughly researched and carefully documented, this volume is the best place to begin exploring the intelligence community as it exists today."
--Steven Aftergood, Federation of American Scientists
"For years now, Jeff Richelson's The US Intelligence Community has been the go-to book for experts and laymen alike who want to know the latest about espionage organization and tradecraft in the United States. Now with his sixth edition of this classic work, he reaches new heights of excellence in research and presentation. No one has ferreted out the details of this subject better than Dr. Richelson."
--Loch K. Johnson, Regents Professor, University of Georgia; Senior Editor, Intelligence & National Security
Praise for the sixth edition
This is an indispensable guide to a subject that has often been shielded by secrets and lies. Richelson brings order and clarity to the astounding complexity of US intelligence. Thoroughly researched and carefully documented, this volume is the best place to begin exploring the intelligence community as it exists today.
Steven Aftergood, Federation of American Scientists
For years now, Jeff Richelson's The US Intelligence Community has been the go-to book for experts and laymen alike who want to know the latest about espionage organization and tradecraft in the United States. Now with his sixth edition of this classic work, he reaches new heights of excellence in research and presentation. No one has ferreted out the details of this subject better than Dr. Richelson.
Loch K. Johnson, Regents Professor, University of Georgia; Senior Editor, Intelligence & National Security"
"Praise for the sixth edition"
This is an indispensable guide to a subject that has often been shielded by secrets and lies. Richelson brings order and clarity to the astounding complexity of US intelligence. Thoroughly researched and carefully documented, this volume is the best place to begin exploring the intelligence community as it exists today.
Steven Aftergood, Federation of American Scientists
For years now, Jeff Richelson s The US Intelligence Community has been the go-to book for experts and laymen alike who want to know the latest about espionage organization and tradecraft in the United States. Now with his sixth edition of this classic work, he reaches new heights of excellence in research and presentation. No one has ferreted out the details of this subject better than Dr. Richelson.
Loch K. Johnson, Regents Professor, University of Georgia; Senior Editor, Intelligence & National Security"
"Praise for the sixth edition"
"This is an indispensable guide to a subject that has often been shielded by secrets and lies. Richelson brings order and clarity to the astounding complexity of US intelligence. Thoroughly researched and carefully documented, this volume is the best place to begin exploring the intelligence community as it exists today."
--Steven Aftergood, Federation of American Scientists
"For years now, Jeff Richelson's The US Intelligence Community has been the go-to book for experts and laymen alike who want to know the latest about espionage organization and tradecraft in the United States. Now with his sixth edition of this classic work, he reaches new heights of excellence in research and presentation. No one has ferreted out the details of this subject better than Dr. Richelson."
--Loch K. Johnson, Regents Professor, University of Georgia; Senior Editor, Intelligence & National Security
