Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence

The position of Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD(I)) was established by the Defense Authorization Act for FY2003. The statute and DOD directives give the incumbent significant authorities for the direction and control of intelligence agencies within the DOD especially in regard to systems acquisition.

The first USD(I), Stephen Cambone, resigned at the end of 2006; his successor is retired Air Force Lt. General James Clapper who previously served as director of both NGA and DIA. In May 2007 the USD(I) was also designated "Director of Defense Intelligence" and will also serve on the DNI’s executive committee.