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The '''Office of Scientific Intelligence''' (OSI) is an elite branch of the Central Intelligence Agency dedicated to scientific and technological research advances both in the laboratory and in the field. OSI personnel are tasked with a variety of missions and responsibilities, including development of new technologies, investigation of new and foreign technologies, interception of rogue technologies, as well as assisting domestic and international law enforcement agencies in the pursuit and interdiction of rogue scientists. | |||
== History == | |||
On December 31, 1948, the CIA formed the Office of Scientific Intelligence (OSI), by merging the Scientific Branch in the Office of Reports and Estimates with the Nuclear Energy Group of the Office of Special Operations. | |||
In 1962, the CIA formed the Deputy Directorate of Research (DDR), headed by [[Herbert Scoville]]. Under it was the newly formed Office of Special Activities, along with the Office of ELINT and the Office of Research and Development, which were quickly integrated into the DDR. However, the OSI remained part of the Directorate of Operations. | |||
In 1963, Scoville resigned and was replaced by [[Albert Wheelon]] in the renamed Deputy Directorate of Science and Technology. The OSI was transferred to the Deputy Directorate of Science and Technology, along with the Office of Computer Services. | |||
== Team Zero == | == Team Zero == | ||
OSI Team Zero is a deep-cover unit tasked with operations that include the suppression of new and foreign technologies and the pursuit and interdiction of teratoids, cryptids, and xenomorphs. Team Zero agents are experienced and advanced intelligence and science professionals. | '''OSI Team Zero''' is a deep-cover unit tasked with operations that include the suppression of new and foreign technologies and the pursuit and interdiction of teratoids, cryptids, and xenomorphs. Team Zero agents are experienced and advanced intelligence and science professionals. | ||
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Revision as of 23:36, 12 June 2012
The Office of Scientific Intelligence (OSI) is an elite branch of the Central Intelligence Agency dedicated to scientific and technological research advances both in the laboratory and in the field. OSI personnel are tasked with a variety of missions and responsibilities, including development of new technologies, investigation of new and foreign technologies, interception of rogue technologies, as well as assisting domestic and international law enforcement agencies in the pursuit and interdiction of rogue scientists.
History
On December 31, 1948, the CIA formed the Office of Scientific Intelligence (OSI), by merging the Scientific Branch in the Office of Reports and Estimates with the Nuclear Energy Group of the Office of Special Operations.
In 1962, the CIA formed the Deputy Directorate of Research (DDR), headed by Herbert Scoville. Under it was the newly formed Office of Special Activities, along with the Office of ELINT and the Office of Research and Development, which were quickly integrated into the DDR. However, the OSI remained part of the Directorate of Operations.
In 1963, Scoville resigned and was replaced by Albert Wheelon in the renamed Deputy Directorate of Science and Technology. The OSI was transferred to the Deputy Directorate of Science and Technology, along with the Office of Computer Services.
Team Zero
OSI Team Zero is a deep-cover unit tasked with operations that include the suppression of new and foreign technologies and the pursuit and interdiction of teratoids, cryptids, and xenomorphs. Team Zero agents are experienced and advanced intelligence and science professionals.