joint task force counterintelligence coordinating authority

An authority that affects the overall coordination ofcounterintelligence (CI) activities (in a joint force intelligence directorate counterintelligence and human intelligence staff element, joint task force configuration), with subordinate command CI elements, other supporting CI organizations, and supporting agencies to ensure full CI coverage of the task force operational area. Also called TFCICA. See also counterintelligence; counterintelligence activities; joint task force.