National Counterterrorism Center

National Counterterrorism Center
Agency overview
Formed	2004
Preceding agency	Terrorist Threat Integration Center (establ. 2004);
Headquarters	McLean, Virginia, U.S.
Agency executives	Christine Abizaid, Director; Steve Vanech (acting), Deputy Director; Abby Johnson, Executive Director;
Parent agency	Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Website	NCTC.gov

The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) is a United States government organization responsible for national and international counterterrorism efforts.^[4] It is based in Liberty Crossing, a modern complex near Tysons Corner in McLean, Virginia.^[5] NCTC advises the United States on terrorism.

Part of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the center brings together specialists from other federal agencies, including the CIA, the FBI, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Homeland Security.^[6]

^ "Director NCTC". National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
^ "Deputy Director NCTC". National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
^ "Executive Director NCTC". National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
^ Bloy, Natalie; Peters, Heidi M. (August 18, 2017). National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) (PDF). Washington, DC: Congressional Research Service. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
^ Priest, Dana; William M. Arkin. "A hidden world, growing beyond control". The Washington Post.
^ Elliot, Phillip (January 2, 2010). "Obama says al-Qaida affiliate in Yemen apparently responsible for airliner bombing plot"^{[permanent dead link]}. 680 News. Associated Press. Accessed January 2, 1010. ^{[dead link]}

[director-1] "Director NCTC". National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Retrieved May 14, 2021.

[dep-dir-2] "Deputy Director NCTC". National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Retrieved May 14, 2021.

[exec-dir-3] "Executive Director NCTC". National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Retrieved May 14, 2021.

[4] Bloy, Natalie; Peters, Heidi M. (August 18, 2017). National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) (PDF). Washington, DC: Congressional Research Service. Retrieved 21 December 2017.

[5] Priest, Dana; William M. Arkin. "A hidden world, growing beyond control". The Washington Post.

[6] Elliot, Phillip (January 2, 2010). "Obama says al-Qaida affiliate in Yemen apparently responsible for airliner bombing plot"^{[permanent dead link]}. 680 News. Associated Press. Accessed January 2, 1010. ^{[dead link]}

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