# The Joint Terrorism Task Force Is an Operational Invention by Christopher Wray > FBI Director Christopher Wray explains that institutional design can be as consequential as a new machine: “When I say innovation, I’m not just talking about technology. It can be anything that helps us bridge a gap in an operational need, or that makes us more effective in carrying out the mission. For example, the JTTF concept itself was an innovation when first launched—and now, we can’t imagine doing counterterrorism without it.” > > **— Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation**, *Countering the Terrorist Threat Through Partnerships, Intelligence, and Innovation* ## Sources and Context - **Direct official source:** [Countering the Terrorist Threat](https://www.fbi.gov/news/speeches-and-testimony/countering-the-terrorist-threat-through-partnerships-intelligence-and-innovation) — *Countering the Terrorist Threat Through Partnerships, Intelligence, and Innovation*. - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders by the Institutions of American Science and Defense|American Ethos — Institutions of American Science and Defense]] — “The Joint Terrorism Task Force Is an Operational Invention.” - **Editorial construction:** The poster uses a source-supported editorial frame outside the inner quotation marks to identify the institution, action, or governing context. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders by the Institutions of American Science and Defense|American Ethos — Institutions of American Science and Defense]] - **Article:** [[articles/How Austin Became a Different Kind of Defense Tech Epicenter|How Austin Became a Different Kind of Defense Tech Epicenter]] - **Article:** [[articles/Cognitive-Cyber Warfare Measures and Countermeasures|Cognitive-Cyber Warfare Measures and Countermeasures]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/National Security|National Security]] ## Share on Social Media ``` FBI Director Christopher Wray explains that institutional design can be as consequential as a new machine: “When I say innovation, I’m not just talking about technology. It can be anything that helps us bridge a gap in an operational need, or that makes us more effective in carrying out the mission. For example, the JTTF concept itself was an innovation when first launched—and now, we can’t imagine doing counterterrorism without it.” — Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Countering the Terrorist Threat Through Partnerships, Intelligence, and Innovation https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-christopher-wray-joint-terrorism-task-force-operational ```