Naval Criminal Investigative Service

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is an elite worldwide federal law enforcement organization whose mission is to protect and serve the Navy and Marine Corps and their families. NCIS has approximately 1600 employees, 850 of whom are civilian special agents, located in over 150 locations around the globe (including some aboard ships and carriers). NCIS grew out of Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) during World War I and its organization has changed over its history. Presently, it is headed by a civilian special agent, David L. Brant.