The National Intelligence Agency was a sub-organization of the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States of America which has been in existence since 1947. Under the Intelligence Reorganization Act of 1992, the National Intelligence Agency lost most of its autonomy to the CIA. Before this time, the National Intelligence Agency operated independently and was more closely associated with the National Security Agency. The CIAs seal features an eagle atop a sixteen-point compass. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... NSA seal The National Security Agency / Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) is believed to be the largest United States government intelligence agency. ...

The National Intelligence Agency employed both civilians and members of the United States armed forces. The NIA also bestowed several military-like decorations for services performed within the agency. The highest of these is known as the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal. The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ... The National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal is a decoration of the National Intelligence Agency of the United States of America which has been in existence since the 1960s. ...