AFIT has always had active programs in three key disciplines that are central to infrared intelligence (IRINT), radar intelligence (RADINT), and nuclear intelligence (NUCINT). Because of its strong programs in electro-optics, radar, and nuclear sciences, and the addition of programs in meteorology and space environment physics, computational chemistry and environmental management, an academic infrastructure now exists that puts AFIT in a class by itself to provide defense-focused education and research at a security classification level that meets the criteria of the intelligence community.