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CJ 350 Practice Activity Template: Evolution of Intelligence
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Complete the following template by replacing the bracketed text with your responses. Event
Date or Year of
Event
Explanation (25–50 words each)
World War II
1939-1945
The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was created during WWII. This was the beginning the foundation for the future U.S. intelligence agencies. The OSS played a crucial role in gathering intelligence and conducting covert operations
Cold War and CIA
September 18 1947
The tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union led to the establishment of the Central Intelligence Agency
(CIA) in 1947. The CIA played a significant role in intelligence gathering and covert operations during the Cold War
Cuban Missile Crisis
1962
The Cuban Missile Crisis heightened the importance of
accurate and timely intelligence. The crisis emphasized
the need for effective communication and intelligence analysis to prevent a nuclear confrontation
Vietnam War
1969-1975
The intelligence failures during the Vietnam War, particularly the inaccuracies in assessing enemy strength, highlighted the need for intelligence reform. This period led to changes in intelligence gathering and
analysis
Church Committee
1975-1976
The Church Committee investigated intelligence agencies' activities, revealing illegal and unethical practices, including domestic surveillance. This led to reforms and increased oversight of intelligence agencies
Iran-Contra Affair
1985-1987
The scandal exposed illegal arms sales to Iran and the diversion of funds to support Contras in Nicaragua. It led to increased scrutiny of covert operations and the need for more transparent intelligence practices
9/11 Attacks
September 11, 2001
The intelligence community faced criticism for failing to prevent the 9/11 attacks. This event prompted significant reforms, including the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the implementation of the USA PATRIOT Act
Event
Date or Year of
Event
Explanation (25–50 words each)
Iraq War
2003-2011
The intelligence community's assessments of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction capabilities were later found to be flawed. This led to increased skepticism and calls for improved intelligence gathering and analysis
Edward Snowden Leaks
2013
Edward Snowden's disclosure of classified NSA documents revealed extensive global surveillance programs. This event sparked a debate on privacy, government surveillance, and the balance between national security and civil liberties
Russian interference in U.S Elections
2016
The intelligence community's assessment of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections underscored the evolving nature of threats and the need for advanced cybersecurity measures in the intelligence domain
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