The Military Intelligence Agency carries out military intelligence function within the MoD and SAF which includes:
- intelligence-operational affairs
- military diplomacy affairs
- intelligence and reconnaissance affairs
Intelligence-operational affairs are carried out in the MIA’s military intelligence centers.
Military diplomacy-related affairs are performed in the Defence Attaché Offices, in accordance with the Laws and Vienna Convention on Diplomatic and Consular Relations.
Intelligence and reconnaissance affairs are realized by the Intelligence and Reconnaissance Directorate (J-2) of the General Staff of the Serbian Armed Forces with its intelligence-reconnaissance bodies.
The Military Intelligence Agency supports intelligence securing of the Serbian Armed Forces with the focus on strategic level which relates to indications and warnings, intelligence preparation of the areas of engagement of the defence forces abroad, understanding of current situation as well as preparation and protection of the forces. The support to the protection of the forces is of utmost importance in multinational operations abroad.
An adequate intelligence system has been established which organizes the work of the MIA’s expert bodies and Army’s intelligence elements, thus forming a functional unit in supporting the national interests of the Republic of Serbia and engaged forces in order to provide timely support to the Serbian Armed Forces in implementation of the strategic intelligence protection.
