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About Office of Naval Intelligence, Naval Investigative Service, Regional Office 0893 (NCIS)

The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), established in 1882, is the United States Navy’s oldest intelligence organization, dedicated to collecting, analyzing, and disseminating maritime intelligence. In 1966, the Naval Investigative Service (NIS) was formed as a branch of ONI to address criminal, counterintelligence, and security matters within the Navy and Marine Corps. Regional Office 0893 was one of several field offices under NIS, providing local investigative and counterintelligence support to naval installations in its assigned area. In 1992, NIS was reorganized and renamed the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), inheriting the responsibilities and regional structure, including the duties once performed by Regional Office 0893.

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Francis Gavin Jr

U.S. Navy

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Robert Mcglew

U.S. Navy

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U.S. Navy • 1981

U.S. Army • 1986

About Office of Naval Intelligence, Naval Investigative Service, Regional Office 0893 (NCIS)

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• Origins of ONI: The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) was established in 1882, making it the U.S. Navy’s oldest intelligence organization. Its primary mission was to advance naval intelligence and keep pace with European naval developments. • Creation of NIS: The Naval Investigative Service (NIS) was founded in 1966 as the Navy’s main criminal investigative and counterintelligence arm, eventually evolving into today’s NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) in 1992. • Regional Office 0893: Regional Office 0893 was one of several field offices under NIS, providing investigative coverage and support for Navy and Marine Corps activities within its jurisdiction. • Cold War Espionage: During the Cold War, ONI and NIS field offices, including RO 0893, played vital roles in countering Soviet espionage threats targeting U.S. naval technology and personnel. • The Walker Spy Ring: NIS, with its regional offices, was instrumental in investigating and ultimately helping to break up the John Walker spy ring, one of the most damaging espionage cases in U.S. Navy history. • Transition to NCIS: In 1992, NIS was reorganized and renamed the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), reflecting its broader scope and independence from Navy command influence. • First Female Special Agents: NIS and its regional offices began integrating female special agents in the 1970s, reflecting changing policies and expanding diversity within military investigative services. • Global Footprint: Regional Office 0893, like other NIS offices, often operated in overseas locations, supporting U.S. naval operations in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. • Forensics and Technology: NIS/NCIS offices pioneered the use of forensic science and advanced technology in military investigations, often collaborating with civilian law enforcement. • Pop Culture Impact: The legacy of NIS and its regional offices, such as 0893, inspired the hit TV series “NCIS,” bringing the agency’s work into the public spotlight and highlighting its unique blend of law enforcement and counterintelligence missions.