Brownell Committee: The Brownell Committee, established in 1951, recommended the creation of a unified COMINT agency, which led to the formation of the NSA in 1952.
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NSCID No.9: The promulgation of NSCID No.9 in 1952 brought about greater participation by civilian members (CIA and State) in the COMINT process, recognising the necessity for more centralised technical operations.