National Clandestine Service (NCS)

The National Clandestine Service (NCS) is a division within the CIA responsible for secretly gathering intelligence from other countries, often through undercover operations and espionage. Its goal is to collect information on foreign governments, organizations, and threats to inform U.S. national security and policy decisions. The NCS conducts covert activities abroad, recruits foreign agents, and manages clandestine communications, all aimed at understanding and countering international risks without public detection. It operates behind the scenes to protect U.S. interests globally while maintaining a high level of secrecy.