The Military Intelligence Corps (MIC) is a branch of the United States Army responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating foreign intelligence to advise military leadership on strategic decisions. Established in 1903, it operates under the Department of the Army Headquarters, Directorate of Intelligence. The MIC employs various methods, including human intelligence (HUMINT), imagery intelligence (IMINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), and open-source intelligence (OSINT), to gather information about potential adversaries. Its mission is essential for national security by providing actionable intelligence in support of military operations.