Collection comprises search, intercept, and direction finding.
Intercept and processing of unencrypted written communications, except the processing of written plain text versions of communications which have been encrypted or are intended for subsequent encryption. Oral and wire interceptions conducted under DoD Directive 5200.24. The provisions of this directive apply to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Department, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Unified and Specified Commands, the National Security Agency, the Central Security Service, and other Defense Agencies hereinafter called Department of Defense Components. The Director, National Security Agency, shall also be the Chief, Central Security Service. The Deputy Chief, Central Security Service, shall be a commissioned officer of the Military Services, of not less than two star rank, designated by the Secretary of Defense.