Robert Ellett Rich (born December 15, 1926) is an American former intelligence official who was Deputy Director of the National Security Agency from 1982 to 1986 during which time he was the highest ranking civilian in the agency, working on internal management. He was also a "far east expert".[1][2]
Robert E. Rich | |
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| 10th Deputy Director of the National Security Agency | |
| In office 31 July 1982 – 3 July 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Ann Z. Caracristi |
| Succeeded by | Charles R. Lord |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Ellett Rich December 15, 1926 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Spouse | Kathleen Rich |
| Profession | intelligence consultant and official |
Biography
editRich joined the NSA in 1962,[3] after having worked in the Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Special Operations. Prior to that he had worked in the Armed Forces Security Agency, starting in 1950,[4] the NSA's predecessor.[3]
During his time with the NSA he also served in the Japan office of the agency as well as the Special U.S. Liaison Officer, London.[5] He is a recipient of the National Security Medal, in which he was presented with by President Ronald Reagan.[6] From 1996 to 2003, he served as the President of the Board of Directors of the National Cryptological Museum Foundation.[5]
References
edit- ^ Aid, Matthew M. (8 June 2010). The Secret Sentry: The Untold History of the National Security Agency - Matthew M. Aid - Google Books. ISBN 9781608190966. Retrieved 2013-06-19 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Former Deputy Directors - NSA/CSS". Nsa.gov. 2009-01-15. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
- ^ a b "Federal Telecommunications Privacy Act of 1984: Hearing Before a ... - United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations. Legislation and National Security Subcommittee - Google Books". 1984. Retrieved 2013-06-19 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-03-03. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b The NCMF Web Link ~ An E-Newsletter - Issue No. 5, August 2011
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-18. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
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