National Counterterrorism Center
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| Formed | 2004 |
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| Parent agency | Office of the Director of National Intelligence |
| Website | www.nctc.gov |
The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) is a United States government organization responsible for national and international counterterrorism efforts. NCTC advises the United States on terrorism. It is often described as the real version of the Counter Terrorist Unit in the TV drama 24.
History
The precursor organization of NCTC, the Terrorist Threat Integration Center (TTIC), established on May 1, 2003, was created by President George W. Bush by Executive Order 13354. President Bush announced the creation of TTIC in his 2003 State of the Union Address. TTIC was established in response to recommendations by the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (9/11 Commission) that investigated the terrorist attacks on September 11 2001. Among other things, the 9/11 Commission concluded that "none of the measures adopted by the U.S. government before 9/11 disturbed or even delayed the progress of the al Qaeda plot."[1]
The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 renamed TTIC to NCTC and placed it under the United States Director of National Intelligence.
Activities
NCTC:
- Analyzes terrorism intelligence (except purely domestic terrorism);
- Stores terrorism information;
- Supports U.S. counterterrorism activities using information technology (IT); and
- Plans counterterrorism activities as directed by the President of the United States, the National Security Council, and the Homeland Security Council.
NCTC Goals:
- Provide terrorism information to the intelligence community.
- Products, such as detailed lists of terrorists, terrorist groups, and worldwide terrorist incidents.
- Support the response to terrorist incidents in the U.S. and worldwide.
- NCTC will write assessments and briefings for policymakers.
Leadership
Directors
- John O. Brennan (Acting) (2004-2005)
- Vice Admiral (Ret.) John Scott Redd (2005-2007)
- Michael E. Leiter (Acting) (2007-2008)
- Michael E. Leiter (2008-Present)
Principal Deputy Directors
- Arthur M. Cummings (2004-2005)
- Kevin R. Brock (2005–2007)
- Michael E. Leiter (2007-2008)
- Geoff O'Connell (2008-Present)
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