A Dictionary of Dutchness

MIVD

The Militaire Inlichtingen en Veiligheidsdienst (MIVD) is the Dutch military intelligence and security service. It’s a secret service responsible for gathering information on areas where Dutch troops are to be stationed (for example, on peacekeeping missions), investigating problems involving Dutch army officers and counter espionage. The defence ministry is politically responsible for the MIVD.