Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security

The under secretary of defense for intelligence and security or USD(I&S) is a high-ranking civilian position in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) that acts as the principal civilian advisor and deputy to the secretary of defense (SecDef) and deputy secretary of defense (DepSecDef) on matters relating to military intelligence and security. The under secretary is appointed as a civilian by the president and confirmed by the Senate to serve at the pleasure of the president.

United States Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security
Seal of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security
Flag of an Under Secretary of Defense
Incumbent
Ronald Moultrie
since June 1, 2021
United States Department of Defense
Office of the Secretary of Defense
StyleMr. Under Secretary
Reports to
NominatorSecretary of Defense
AppointerPresident of the United States
with Senate advice and consent
Formation11 March 2003
First holderStephen Cambone
SuccessionFourth in Secretary of Defense succession
DeputyPrincipal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security
SalaryExecutive Schedule, Level III
Websiteousdi.defense.gov

In 2019, Congress renamed the office from Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD(I)) to Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security as part of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act.

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