The National Virtual Translation Center (NVTC) is a

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government organization established in February 2003 which provides "timely, accurate, and cost-effective translations for the U.S. Intelligence Community and other federal agencies." Section 907 of the

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107-56), Title IX, Sec. 907. adopted in 2001 requested a report on the establishment of such a translation center. It was then formed by section 313 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003.Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 ( U.S.

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is the executive agency in charge of the organization. NVTC's language-technology tools and linguists can accurately translate over 120 languages in text, audio, and visual formats. Its primary customers are

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and military organizations, for whom there is no fee. Other federal government organizations may arrange translation support services from NVTC with reimbursement.

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* {{US-gov-stub Federal Bureau of Investigation United States intelligence agencies War on terror

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