Directorate of Military Intelligence (Sharifistan)

The Directorate of Military Intelligence (Askeri İstihbarat Müdürlüğü) is an composed of personnel seconded from the military intelligence agencies (the Royal Sharifistani Army Intelligence Corps, the Naval Intelligence Section, the Royal Gendarmerie Intelligence Division and the Royal Air Cavalry Intelligence Corps)

History

Founded in 1922, it was first used to be oppose foreign invaders and Communists, opposing fascists being added as a later priority in 1925. Throughout the Second World War it's main role was gathering intelligence against the Axis Powers: Germany, Italy and Japan. In 1950, the focus shifted once more to opposing communists and gathering intelligence on the Soviet Union.

After 1995 the focus shifted to opposing Kurdish militias and after 1998 it also was instrumental in opposing groups that follow an extremist interpretation of Islam, Sharifistan's state and majority religion.

Role

It's role is "to defend the Sultan, people and religion of the Sharifistani people against: espionage, sabotage, terrorism and subversive organisations that intend to destroy the Sharifistani way of life and gathering intelligence to support decisions of the Sharifistani Armed Forces."