The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) is the United States government official (subject to the authority, direction, and control of the President) required by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to:
Under 50 U.S.C. § 403-3a, either the Director or the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence ideally should be an active-duty commissioned officer in the armed forces or have training or experience in military...
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The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) is the United States government official (subject to the authority, direction, and control of the President) required by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to:
Under 50 U.S.C. § 403-3a, either the Director or the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence ideally should be an active-duty commissioned officer in the armed forces or have training or experience in military intelligence activities and requirements. Only one of the two positions can be held by an officer at any given time. The statute does not specify what rank the commissioned officer will hold during his or her tenure in either position, but historically a four-star general or admiral has served. The penultimate DNI was retired Navy four-star admiral Dennis C. Blair, whose resignation became effective May 28, 2010. On July 20, 2010, President Obama nominated retired Lt. Gen. James R. Clapper for the position. Clapper was confirmed by the Senate...
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