About

Who We Are

The Naval Intelligence Activity (NIA) was founded on 1 October 2014 to consolidate oversight and management of Naval Intelligence activities worldwide. It is an Echelon II shore activity and a Budget Submitting Office subordinate to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV).

Headquartered at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., NIA reports to the Chief of Naval Operations through the Director of Naval Intelligence/Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare (OPNAV N2N6). The Director of NIA also serves as the Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence (OPNAV N2N6C).

NIA is the immediate superior in charge to the Office of Naval Intelligence, an Echelon III command that serves as the U.S. Navy's Service Intelligence Production Center for maritime-focused intelligence products and that is the United States' oldest continuously operating intelligence organization.

NIA directs, oversees, and manages the collection, analysis, production, and dissemination of maritime intelligence in support of Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and national decision makers. Fundamental to its oversight and management functions, NIA ensures that resources are properly allocated and effectively used in the acquisition, procurement, and sustainment of naval intelligence systems.

NIA is additionally tasked with synchronizing intelligence activities across the worldwide Naval Intelligence Enterprise with other Intelligence Community elements.

Furthermore, NIA is tasked with providing direct support to the Director of Naval Intelligence and other elements of the Chief of Naval Operations' staff as directed. NIA also executes the authorities of the Director of Naval Intelligence outlined in Title 10 and Title 50 of the United States Code and Executive Order 12333 that the DNI delegates for that purpose.

What We Do

Mission

Direct, synchronize, and manage the Naval Intelligence Enterprise.

What We Believe In

Core Values

Honor
We are honest with our leaders, our colleagues, and ourselves.

Courage
We do what is right and speak truth to power, especially when it is hard.

Commitment
We attack hard intelligence problems with energy and innovation, every day.

Collaboration
We actively engage with our Navy, Defense, and Intelligence Community partners.

Excellence
We strive for superior quality and constant improvement, always.

Respect
We foster respect up and down the chain for all people, without exception.