Executive Order 12333Amended

United States Intelligence Activities

Ronald Reagan

December 4, 1981

46 FR 59941

Summary

Established a comprehensive framework for U.S. intelligence activities, defining the roles and responsibilities of intelligence agencies. Maintained the ban on assassinations. Remains the foundational executive order governing the intelligence community.

Topics

intelligencenational securityCIANSA

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EO 12036superseded

United States Intelligence Activities

Jimmy Carter — January 24, 1978

EO 12356revoked

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Ronald Reagan — April 2, 1982

EO 12656amended

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