Defense Intelligence Agency: A Brief History
Defense Intelligence Agency: A Brief History
Defense Intelligence Agency: A Brief History
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THE DIA SEAL<br />
SYMBOLISM<br />
The initial letters of <strong>Defense</strong> <strong>Intelligence</strong><br />
<strong>Agency</strong> (DIA) also comprise the Greek word<br />
"dia" which means divided into two parts. In<br />
this instance, the flaming torch and its gold<br />
color represent knowledge, i.e., intelligence,<br />
"lighting" the way of the "known" light bluegreen<br />
world against the darkness or unknown<br />
symbolized by the dark blue background —<br />
"the area of truth" still sought by the worldwide<br />
mission of the <strong>Agency</strong>. The two red<br />
atomic ellipses symbolize the scientific and<br />
technical aspects of intelligence today and of<br />
the future. The 13 stars and the wreath are<br />
adopted from the Department of <strong>Defense</strong> seal<br />
and are used to identify the <strong>Agency</strong> as a<br />
Department of <strong>Defense</strong> organization.
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