ONI History, Roles, and Key Centers: Naval Intelligence Overview

When was the ONI established?

March 23, 1882

Why was the ONI established?

To help modernize the U.S. Navy.

Who founded the ONI?

Secretary of the Navy William H. Hunt or Lieutenant Theodoros Bailey Myers Mason.

What is the current mission of the ONI?

To gain and hold a decisive information advantage over America's potential adversaries by collecting, analyzing, and disseminating maritime intelligence.

What are the dual-hatted roles of the ONI Commander?

The Commander of ONI is also the Director of the National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office (NMIO).

What is the function of the Farragut Technical Analysis Center?

It analyzes foreign technologies, sensors, weapons, platforms, combat systems, C4ISR, and cyber capabilities.

What does the Hopper Global Communications Center provide?

Information technology and services to ONI and Navy shore activities, ensuring rapid, secure delivery of intelligence.

What is the focus of the Kennedy Maritime Analysis Center?

Civil maritime, counternarcotics, and adversary malign influence activities.

What is the role of the Nimitz Warfare Analysis Center?

It is the Navy's premier center for operational and strategic analysis of maritime issues with global implications.

What does the Brooks Center for Maritime Engagement focus on?

Publicly available information and subject matter expertise to address global maritime security threats.