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Public Information: This page contains only publicly available information about CIA operations and structure

Central Intelligence Agency

Collecting foreign intelligence and conducting covert operations to protect national security and advance U.S. interests abroad

1947
Year Established
4
Major Directorates
Foreign
Focus Only
Classified
Employee Count

Current Leadership

Key officials leading the CIA under the Trump Administration

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John Ratcliffe
Director
January 23, 2025 - Present

Former Director of National Intelligence (2020-2021) and U.S. Representative. First person to serve as both DNI and CIA Director.

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Michael Ellis
Deputy Director
February 10, 2025 - Present

Former General Counsel of NSA and Senior Director for Intelligence Programs. Expert in national security law.

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Directorate Heads
Senior Leadership
Classified Personnel

Directors of Operations, Analysis, Science & Technology, and Digital Innovation lead major directorates.

Agency Overview

77
Years of Operation
DNI
Reports To
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Domestic Operations
Global
Operations Scope

CIA Directorates

Major operational divisions of the Central Intelligence Agency

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Directorate of Operations (DO)
Conducts human intelligence (HUMINT) collection and covert operations worldwide
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Directorate of Analysis (DA)
Produces intelligence analysis and assessments for policymakers and military leaders
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Directorate of Science & Technology (DS&T)
Develops technical capabilities and tools for intelligence collection and analysis
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Directorate of Digital Innovation (DDI)
Focuses on cyber capabilities, data science, and emerging technologies
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Directorate of Support (DS)
Provides administrative, technical, and logistical support for CIA operations
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Mission Centers
Regional and functional centers integrating operations, analysis, and support

Recent Developments & Transparency

July 2025
Russia Investigation Review
CIA report faults former Director Brennan's oversight of 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian election interference
Feb 2025
New Leadership Team
John Ratcliffe sworn in as Director, Michael Ellis as Deputy Director under Trump administration
Jan 2025
JFK Records Declassification
President Trump orders declassification of remaining JFK assassination records per executive order
2024
China Priority Shift
Intelligence community shifted priorities to increase intelligence advantage over People's Republic of China
2023
Counterterrorism Operations
Continued operations removing designated terrorist leaders from battlefield through intelligence operations

Current Mission Priorities

Key focus areas under Director Ratcliffe's leadership

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China Intelligence Priority
Increasing intelligence advantage over People's Republic of China through enhanced collection and analysis
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Counterterrorism
Continued operations against terrorist organizations and removal of designated leaders
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Space Intelligence
Elevated space as priority intelligence domain through National Space Council involvement
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Transparency Initiatives
Supporting declassification efforts and increased transparency under new administration

Oversight & Accountability

Congressional and executive oversight of CIA operations

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Congressional Oversight
House and Senate Intelligence Committees provide regular oversight and receive classified briefings
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Inspector General
Internal watchdog investigating waste, fraud, abuse, and operational effectiveness
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Director of National Intelligence
CIA reports to DNI as part of integrated Intelligence Community oversight structure
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Legal Compliance
Operations conducted under strict legal frameworks and executive authorities