Definition

Proper noun A United States government combat support agency. Its primary mission is to collect, analyze, and distribute geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) in support of national security, defense, and other federal objectives.

Usage

The term "National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency" is used as a singular proper noun to refer specifically to this U.S. government organization. It is often abbreviated as NGA.

Examples

• The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency provides critical maps and imagery to military forces deployed overseas.
• Analysts at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency use satellite data to monitor global events.
• The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is headquartered in Springfield, Virginia.

Advanced Usage

• The agency is sometimes referenced by its well-known former name, the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA), in historical contexts.
• In formal government and military communications, it is common to see the full name used on first reference, followed by the abbreviation NGA in subsequent references.

Variants and Related Words

• NGA: The standard and official abbreviation.
• Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT): The type of intelligence product the agency specializes in, defined as intelligence about human activity on earth derived from the exploitation and analysis of imagery and geospatial information.
• Combat support agency: A classification for a U.S. Department of Defense agency that provides specialized support to military operations.

Synonyms

There are no direct synonyms for this unique agency name. Related descriptive terms include: * Geospatial intelligence agency * Mapping and imagery agency

Related Phrases

• NGA analyst: A person who works as an intelligence analyst for this agency.
• NGA data: Information or products, such as maps or reports, produced by the agency.

Noun

1. a combat support agency that provides geographic intelligence in support of national security