director of central intelligence
United States government official
Also known as: DCI
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role in United States intelligence service
- In intelligence: The United States
The director of central intelligence (DCI) plays two distinct roles as both head of the CIA and a leading adviser to the president on intelligence matters relating to national security. The powers vested in the office of the DCI have increased over the years.
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role of director of national intelligence
- In director of national intelligence
…the Intelligence Community was the director of central intelligence (DCI), who also served as head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). As early as 1955, however, a study by Congress recommended that the DCI appoint a deputy to run the CIA so that the director could concentrate wholly on coordinating…
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