Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Organization Chart - Printable PDF
- Director
- Chief of Staff
- Chief Counsel
- Deputy Director
- Office of Public and Governmental Affairs
- Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations
- Executive Assistant Director – Operations Group
- Office of Regulatory Operations
- Office of Field Operations
- Office of Intelligence Operations
- Executive Assistant Directory – Administration Group
- Office of Science and Technology
- Office of Human Resources and Professional Development
- Office of Management
Approved by: Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General
Date: 2/18/2022
History
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) was established as a separate component within the Department of Justice pursuant to Title XI of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, on January 17, 2003.
Mission
ATF protects America’s communities by confronting violent crime driven by the illegal use of firearms, explosives, and acts of arson. Our special agents concentrate on identifying and dismantling illegal firearms traffickers who fuel violence by arming prohibited persons, gang members, drug cartels, illegal aliens, and terrorist organizations.
Through advanced Crime Gun Intelligence (NIBIN, firearms tracing, and touch DNA); ATF partners with state and local law enforcement to investigate, identify, and prosecute violent offenders. At the same time, we safeguard lawful commerce and uphold the Constitution of the United States.