Background Excerpt: The origins of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) date from a Navy “General Plan” prepared in 1915, which assigned to Naval Intelligence the task of securing information on the navies of probable enemies. The plan contemplated obtaining information by both overt and covert means, and, in the fall of 1916, the first branch office (a small undercover unit) was established in New York City under the supervision of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI). Heavy reliance was placed on reserve, active duty, and civilian operatives, many of the latter serving voluntarily and without pay. The office served…
Author: John Greenewald
Background Overview of the MIC Plan within the Organization: Control Environment Mission The NCIS mission is to conduct criminal, counterintelligence, terrorism related investigations and operations, and to provide security services as delineated in SECNAVINST 5430.107. In short, the NCIS mission is to “Prevent Terrorism, Protect Secrets and Reduce Crime.” Strategic Plan The current NCIS Strategic Plan provides the overarching strategy for the organization. Director’s guidance and program direction documents provide annual goals and objectives. An updated long term strategic plan is in development. Organizational Structure NCIS senior leadership is organized into a headquarters element, consisting of the Director, Deputy Director, Principal…
Background The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by the Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system by: insuring deposits; examining and supervising financial institutions for safety and soundness and consumer protection; making large and complex financial institutions resolvable; and managing receiverships. The FDIC is a recognized leader in promoting sound public policies, addressing risks in the nation’s financial system, and carrying out its insurance, supervisory, consumer protection, resolution planning, and receivership management responsibilities. Below, you will find a current list of FDIC Circulars, often not cited or listed on their…
Background NOTE: This manual is a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) staff product and is intended to provide information and guidance to NTSB employees who are involved in organizing and conducting investigations. This manual has not been adopted by the NTSB Board Members, is not regulatory in nature, is not a binding statement of policy, and is not all-inclusive. The recommended procedures are not intended to become obligations of the NTSB or to create any rights in any of the parties to an NTSB investigation. Deviation from the guidance offered in this manual will at times be necessary to meet…
Many government agencies use MoUs to define a relationship between departments and agencies. For example, the NSA may have a MOU between it and the USAF for certain satellite data, ie; who owns the data. Under the FOIA, you can ask for MOUs for different agencies. Below, you will find those MOUs which have currently been obtained. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) All NRO MOUs, through 2003 [86 Pages, 4.52mb] All NRO MOUs, 2003 – June 2009 [46 Pages, 1.63mb] All NRO MOUs, 2003 – June 2009 [18 Pages, 3.2mb] – Additional Release All NRO MOUs, 2003 – June 2009 [16…