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CITATION to accompany the award
of the
Joint Meritorious Unit Award to the
Defense Intelligence
Agency
The Defense Intelligence Agency distinguished itself by
exceptionally meritorious achievement from 1 August 1990
to 1 March 1991. During this period, the Defense Intelligence
Agency (DIA) analyzed force capabilities, movements and intentions
prior to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, and provided consistently
outstanding, dedicated intelligence to the National Command
Authority and field commanders throughout Operations DESERT
SHIELD and DESERT STORM. At the outset, DIA National-Military
Intelligence Support Teams deployed with the Commander in
Chief United States Central Command and his component commanders,
ensuring the immediate flow of timely intelligence responsive
to theater requirements. To meet the unique challenges of
the crisis and conflict, DIA shaped the military intelligence
structures and systems required for the critical collection,
analysis and reporting of threat assessements, evolving order
of battle, targeting and battle damages; and for swift dissemination
to the theater commander and coalition partners. The sustained,
vital role played by the personnel of the Defense Intelligence
Agency contributed with great distinction to the coalition
victory. By their exemplary performance of duty, the members
of the Defense Intelligence Agency have brought great credit
to themselves and to the Department of Defense.
Given under my hand this 22nd day of July, 1991
[ signed ]
Dick Cheney
Secretary of Defense
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