Department of Defense
DIRECTIVE
NUMBER 5105.60
July 29, 2009
DA&M
SUBJECT: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
References: See Enclosure 1
1. PURPOSE
. Under the authorities vested in the Secretary of Defense by title 10, United States
Code (U.S.C.) and title 50, U.S.C. (References (a) and (b)), and pursuant to DoD Directive
(DoDD) 5143.01 (Reference (c)), this Directive reissues DoDD 5105.60 (Reference (d)) to
update the mission, organization and management, responsibilities and functions, relationships,
authorities, and administration of NGA. This Directive shall be interpreted consistent with law,
policy, and directive, including, as applicable, those related to the Director of National
Intelligence (DNI).
2. APPLICABILITY. This Directive applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the
Office of Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field
Activities, and all other organizational entities in the Department of Defense (hereafter referred
to collectively as the “DoD Components”). The term “Military Services,” as used herein, refers
to the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
3. DEFINITIONS
. See Glossary.
4. MISSION. NGA shall support U.S. national security objectives by providing timely,
relevant, and accurate geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) to the Department of Defense, the
Intelligence Community (IC), and other U.S. Government (USG) departments and agencies;
conducting other intelligence-related activities essential for U.S. national security; providing
GEOINT for safety of navigation information; preparing and distributing maps, charts, books,
and geodetic products; designing, developing, operating, and maintaining systems related to the
processing and dissemination of GEOINT; and providing GEOINT in support of the combat
objectives of the Armed Forces of the United States. The mission of NGA includes the
responsibilities and functions contained herein.
