The laboratory division handles all examinations of a scientific nature, and the domestic intelligence division handles all types of security work. I am in charge of those four divisions, and thus am in charge and responsible for our investigative work.
Our field offices, numbering 55, are geographically located in accordance with the amount of work in a particular area. Each division in the field is headed by a special agent in charge, assisted by an assistant special agent in charge. They are responsible for the proper conduct of the work within their divisions. They are answerable to Mr. Hoover. They are also supervised, of course, in the particular area of the work concerned by the division at headquarters.
Depending on——
Mr. Dulles. May I ask is that 55 in the United States?
Mr. Belmont. United States and its possessions.
Mr. Dulles. And Puerto Rico?
Mr. Belmont. Yes.
Mr. Dulles. It doesn't include your legal——
Mr. Belmont. Legal attachés abroad?
Mr. Dulles. Yes.