201 History Flashcards

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When and why was the DIA established?

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  • Established 1 August 1961
  • Operational 1 October 1961
  • To satisfy the need of a central defense organization
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2
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What DoD directive established DIA?

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DoDD 5105.21

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3
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Who is John T. Hughes?

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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.

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4
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In 1963, DIA activated the DIA Intelligence Production Center. Where was it located?

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Arlington Hall Center in Northern Virginia

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Which historical event resulted in the largest single loss of DIA lives killed in the line of duty in the U.S.?

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Pentagon, 9/11.

7 people killed.

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State the responsibilities and functions of the DIA director

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Advises SECDEF, CJCS, DNI, DDI, and COCOM commanders on all-source defense intelligence

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Who is the DIA director?

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David R. Shedd (acting director)

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The director of DIA serves as the principal advisor on matters of military intelligence to whom?

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SECDEF and CJCS

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State the significance of the Patriot’s Memorial

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Honors the 21 DIA employees who died in service of the United States.

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State the missions and functions of DIA

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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)
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State the 3 primary missions of DIA Historical Research Support Branch

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  • 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
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Identify the COCOMS

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  • 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)
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13
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Which DIA director served the longest in office and for how many years?

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LTG Joseph. F Carroll, USAF,

October 1961 - September 1969

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14
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What year was DIA awarded is first JMUA?

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1985

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Describe the circumstances leading to DIA receiving it’s first JMUA

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For intelligence support during the TWA flight 847 and cruise ship ACHILLE LAURO hijackings, the Philippine crisis, and the counter-terrorist operations against Libya.

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