ARMY SECURITY AGENCY (ASA)

The Army Security Agency (ASA) was a military intelligence branch of the United States Army that operated from 1945 to 1976. The ASA was responsible for collecting and analyzing signals intelligence, including intercepting and decrypting enemy communications. ASA personnel were highly trained in languages, cryptography, and other intelligence-gathering techniques. The ASA played a crucial role in Cold War-era intelligence operations and provided vital support to US military efforts around the world.