Ncis: Naval Criminal | Investigative Service

The is the primary federal law enforcement agency for the U.S. Department of the Navy , responsible for investigating felony-level crimes and protecting naval assets worldwide . While widely known through the fictional CBS television franchise, it is a real-world agency with more than 180 locations in 41+ countries. Core Mission & Operations

Conducts counterintelligence, counterterrorism, and cyberwarfare operations to mitigate threats to naval forces.

Focuses on special victim crimes, including adult sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence.

NCIS relies on a professional workforce of roughly 50% civilian personnel and 50% federal special agents (1811 series). Careers - Naval Criminal Investigative Service - Navy.mil

NCIS investigates major criminal offenses (crimes punishable by more than one year of confinement) involving the Navy and Marine Corps.

Special agents are embedded with carrier strike groups and amphibious vessels to provide security and investigative support at sea.