Joint Intelligence Bureau
JIB
1947 – 1969
Civilian-led intelligence bureau in the Department of Defence, modelled on the British Joint Intelligence Bureau, that produced economic, geographic and strategic intelligence for defence planning.
How it came into existence
Set up within the Department of Defence in 1947 by executive decision, on the model of the British Joint Intelligence Bureau, to provide a joint civilian and service source of basic and strategic intelligence for the Chiefs of Staff and the Defence Committee.
- Joint strategic, economic and geographic intelligence
How it ended
In 1969 it was combined with strategic intelligence elements of the Navy, Army and Air Force intelligence staffs to form the Joint Intelligence Organisation within the Department of Defence.
- Economic, geographic and strategic intelligence
Main functions
- Economic intelligence
- Geographic and topographic intelligence
- Strategic intelligence for defence planning
- Support to the Joint Intelligence Committee
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Defence.
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Sources
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