Functional Manager

It is a tremendous honor and privilege to begin my tenure as the Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Functional Manager of the National System of Geospatial Intelligence (NSG). I am an avid believer in the power of GEOINT and the benefits that are derived by working jointly to help our nation’s decision-makers and warfighters address critical intelligence challenges. Accordingly, I fully support and endorse the NSG GEOINT Basic Doctrine Publication 1-0. In response to comments from GEOINT users and producers, Publication 1-0 replaces the 2004 Publication 1.0 and provides a more comprehensive description of GEOINT and GEOINT products, systems, and capabilities. Further, a major effort was made to make the document more “reader friendly ” by discussing all aspects of GEOINT in layman’s terms. A key change is the inclusion of a chapter that discusses the roles and responsibilities of NGA and a description of NSG members and partners. By working together, we will build on past accomplishments and lessons learned to ensure that we may continue to provide GEOINT on which our national leaders, military, and other valued customers depend. This will ensure even greater security for our nation and our allies