Description Show BackgroundIn the aftermath of World War II, the National Security Act provided a major reorganization of the U.S. defense and intelligence agencies. As amended, the Act provides “a comprehensive program for the future security of the United States” through the integration of the policies and procedures of U.S. military, intelligence, and national security agencies, and the
coordination of national security policy. 50 U.S.C. § 401 (23pp | 250kb | PDF). General ProvisionsAs amended, the National Security Act created or modified much of the U.S. intelligence, defense, and national security communities. The Intelligence Reform And Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA) (236pp | 1.3mb | PDF) substantially revised the Act. The National Security Act and its subsequent amendments:
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