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178:(CTO) for the Department of Defense charged with the development and oversight of DoD technology strategy in concert with the department's current and future requirements. The goal of USD (R&E) is to extend the capabilities of current war fighting systems, develop breakthrough capabilities, hedge against an uncertain future through a set of scientific and engineering options, and counter strategic surprise. USD (R&E) also provides advice and assistance in developing policies for rapid technology transition.
53:
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From 19 May 1961, until 15 July 1965, a Deputy
Director of Defense Research and Engineering held the additional title of ASD(R&E), on the theory that this position reported to, in rank, an under secretary—the DDR&E. On 21 October 1977, PL 95-140 made the rank of the DDR&E unambiguous by
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The
National Security Act of 1947 and its 1949 amendments established the Department of Defense, including the establishment of two statutory boards: a Munitions Board, and a Research and Development Board. In June 1953, President Eisenhower's Reorganization Plan No. 6 abolished the boards as such,
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From 1987 until 1 February 2018, ASD(R&E) was subordinate to the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. On 1 February 2018, the research and engineering were split into an independent office, with the head position being elevated from an assistant secretary to an
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Organizations included under the USD (R&E) include the following. As of
February 2018, organizational relationships remained to be finalized as the organization was being formed. The organizational structure was finalized in July 2018. Agencies marked with an asterisk (*) are not part of the
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The
Military Retirement Reform Act of 1986 expanded the scope of USD (R&E) position to encompass acquisition and logistics, as well as technology, and it was renamed USD(AT&L). A subordinate position at the assistant secretary level was reestablished with the previous title DDR&E.
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and created six new
Assistant Secretaries of Defense. Two of these assistant secretary positions—Applications Engineering, and Research and Development—were combined in March 1957 to become the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (ASD(R&E)).
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O'Neil, William D. and Gene H. Porter, “What to Buy? The Role of
Director of Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E): Lessons from the 1970s,” IDA Paper P-4675 (Alexandria, Virginia: Institute for Defense Analyses, Jan 2011)
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was split into two new offices: the Office of the Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (R&E) and the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (A&S), as a result of the
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On 7 January 2011, President Obama signed the
National Defense Authorization Act with several redesignated titles within the Department of Defense. These changes included renaming the DDR&E as, once again, ASD(R&E).
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The latest restructuring establishes three new
Assistant Secretary of Defense positions, along with eight Deputy Assistant Secretaries of Defense, replacing the role of Deputy Chief Technology Officer.
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Under the DoD Reorganization Act of 1958 (PL 85-599, effective 6 August 1958), the position of ASD (R&E) was abolished and replaced by a Director of Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E).
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The history of Department of Defense management of science and technology up to the 1980s is described at greater length in a report available from the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC).
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Under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020, the Strategic Capabilities Office was moved from a subordinate unit under USD(R&E) to a direct report to the Deputy Secretary of Defense.
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The table below includes both the various names which this position has been named over time, as well as all the holders of those various offices. Acting officers have a beige background.
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1378:"Report to Congress: Restructuring the Department of Defense Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Organization and Chief Management Officer Organization"
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2140:
1978:
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85:
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1701:
2414:
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2097:
2022:
203:
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However, budget control of the technology portfolio was kept by USD(AT&L), diminishing the importance of the DDR&E position subsequently.
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2035:
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233:
2011:
2000:
1948:
832:
805:
713:
144:
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196:
171:
81:
71:
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2369:
2339:
1614:
96:
1875:
1674:
1555:
1747:
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1639:
298:
1687:"Draft BAA, Time-Sensitive Target Mission Payloads Demonstration (TSTMPD) Solicitation Number: HQ0034-19-BAA-TSTMPD-0001"
167:). The latter title has itself historically varied between the rank of under secretary and that of assistant secretary.
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1456:""With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility" — Meet Alexander Titus The Department Of Defense's Head Of Biotechnology"
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303:
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Christine Thropp (23 Jul 2021) Senate Confirms Heidi Shyu as DOD’s Undersecretary for Research & Engineering
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17:
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Upon the February 2018 reorganization, the USD (R&E) assumed responsibility for administering the
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1851:"Senate picks up the pace with confirmations of Pentagon chief manager, top Air Force weapons buyer"
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Theresa Hitchens (6 Jan 2021) SMC, SDA Missile Warning Sat Ground Systems Won’t ‘Talk’ – For Now
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Andrew Eversden (20 Aug 2020) US Army network team sets timeline for satellite constellations
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1702:"Pentagon seeking proposals for how to use sensors in space to quickly target enemy missiles"
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renaming it to the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD (R&E)).
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Nate Turkin (28 Apr 2021) What focus areas are key to America’s future space capabilities?
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USD (R&E) is the principal staff advisor for research and engineering matters to the
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for the DoD. The post (or effectively the same post) has at various times had the titles
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under secretary level. The remaining acquisition office became the Office of the
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Logo of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
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and Deputy Secretary of Defense. In this capacity, USD (R&E) serves as the
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1828:"A History of the Office of the Director of Defense Research and Engineering"
1404:"Revealed: The new structure for the Pentagon's tech and acquisition offices"
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Theresa Hitchens (1 Apr 2021) Theater Commands OK SDA’s Sat Plans: EXCLUSIVE
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Assistant Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Microelectronics
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Assistant Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Quantum Science
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Assistant Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Directed Energy
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Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Research and Technology
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Assistant Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Biotechnology
1531:"Dr. Daniel J. Ragsdale > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Biography"
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Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Advanced Capabilities
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Assistant Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Hypersonics
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Deputy Director for Strategic Technology Protection and Exploitation
147:. The USD (R&E) is charged with the development and oversight of
1615:"Ms. Nicole M. Petta > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Biography"
1481:"Dr. Alexander Titus > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Biography"
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Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
1556:"Dr. Thomas J. Karr > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Biography"
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Assistant Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Autonomy
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1640:"Dr. Paul Lopata > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Biography"
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Assistant Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Space
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Assistant Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Cyber
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1876:"Department of Defense Key Officials: September 1947–July 2020"
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Assistant Director of Defense Research and Engineering for FNC3
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Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Modernization
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Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
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Technical Director of Defense Research and Engineering for 5G
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Technical Director of Defense Research and Engineering for AI
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Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
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Derek M. Tournear, Director of the Space Development Agency
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Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
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Deputy Director for Research, Technology, and Laboratories
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Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
1430:"White House names deputy undersecretary for DOD R&E"
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Assistant Secretary of Defense (Research and Engineering)
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Assistant Secretary of Defense (Research and Engineering)
553:
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Applications Engineering)
506:
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Research and Development)
1909:
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Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
818:
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
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Deputy Director for Mission Engineering and Integration
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Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
126:
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Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
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Deputy Director for Developmental Test and Evaluation
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77:
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161:Director of Defense Research and Engineering
18:Director of Defense Research and Engineering
2177:Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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897:Director, Defense Research and Engineering
672:Director, Defense Research and Engineering
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1994:Secretaries of the Military Departments
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361:On 1 February 2018, the Office of the
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299:Strategic Intelligence Analysis Cell
234:Defense Technical Information Center
2098:Comptroller/Chief Financial Officer
1949:United States Department of Defense
1428:Johnnson, Derek B. (5 March 2018).
1190:14 December 2015 – 20 January 2017
908:17 December 1987 – 30 November 1989
605:10 September 1957 – 31 October 1958
414:30 September 1947 – 14 October 1948
145:United States Department of Defense
2262:Chief of the National Guard Bureau
1225:1 February 2018 – 15 February 2018
1065:2 November 2005 – 20 November 2007
537:1 December 1955 – 15 February 1957
329:Small Business Innovation Research
197:Office of the Secretary of Defense
72:Office of the Secretary of Defense
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1700:Sandra Erwin (17 February 2019).
1198:20 January 2017 – 1 February 2018
1138:7 January 2011 – 30 November 2012
829:4 November 1977 – 20 January 1981
517:1 September 1953 – 14 August 1955
223:Defense Microelectronics Activity
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2057:Under Secretaries of Defense for
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683:30 December 1958 – 30 April 1961
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2198:Chiefs of the Military Services
1245:19 February 2018 – 10 July 2020
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849:21 January 1981 – 10 March 1981
802:11 April 1977 – 21 October 1977
434:15 October 1948 – 14 March 1950
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2216:Commandant of the Marine Corps
1277:20 January 2021 – 24 July 2021
1264:10 July 2020 – 20 January 2021
1156:1 December 2012 – 12 June 2015
1087:21 November 2007 – 1 July 2009
1045:14 August 2001 – 3 August 2005
883:1 December 1981 – 5 July 1985
774:21 June 1973 – 20 January 1977
718:8 May 1961 – 30 September 1965
562:18 August 1953 – 17 March 1957
143:, is a senior official of the
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961:3 December 1991 – 31 May 1993
875:7 May 1981 – 4 November 1984
738:1 October 1965 – 21 June 1973
304:Strategic Capabilities Office
127:Office of the Under Secretary
1111:2 July 2009 – 7 January 2011
478:1 August 1951 – 29 June 1953
456:15 March 1950 – 31 July 1951
2152:Under Secretary of the Navy
2141:Under Secretary of the Army
2064:Acquisition and Sustainment
1979:Deputy Secretary of Defense
941:12 March 1990 – 18 May 1991
867:11 March 1981 – 6 May 1981
587:18 March 1957 – 17 May 1957
86:Deputy Secretary of Defense
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2205:Chief of Staff of the Army
2023:Secretary of the Air Force
1883:U.S. Department of Defense
1594:U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
1510:U.S. Department of Defense
656:3 July 1963 – 15 July 1965
630:19 May 1961 – 15 June 1963
397:President(s) Served Under
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176:chief technology officer
65:since July 25, 2021
2109:Personnel and Readiness
1726:ESRI app, Satellite Map
394:SecDef(s) Served Under
310:Defense Innovation Unit
1297:25 July 2021 – present
315:Missile Defense Agency
2344:Christopher G. Cavoli
2012:Secretary of the Navy
2001:Secretary of the Army
912:Frank C. Carlucci III
627:(as Deputy DDR&E)
2449:Jacqueline Van Ovost
2359:Samuel J. Paparo Jr.
2185:Christopher W. Grady
2044:Charles Q. Brown Jr.
1961:Secretary of Defense
853:Caspar W. Weinberger
778:James R. Schlesinger
754:Elliot L. Richardson
82:Secretary of Defense
2389:Laura J. Richardson
2068:William A. LaPlante
1855:Washington Examiner
1849:Tritten, Travis J.
937:Charles M. Herzfeld
734:John S. Foster, Jr.
149:technology strategy
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2404:Stephen N. Whiting
2374:Gregory M. Guillot
2314:Michael E. Kurilla
2299:Michael E. Langley
2270:Jonathan M. Stubbs
2253:B. Chance Saltzman
2231:Lisa M. Franchetti
1241:Michael D. Griffin
1134:Zachary J. Lemnios
1107:Zachary J. Lemnios
1069:Donald H. Rumsfeld
1049:Donald H. Rumsfeld
1025:Donald H. Rumsfeld
916:William H. Taft IV
880:James P. Wade, Jr.
872:Richard D. DeLauer
864:James P. Wade, Jr.
782:Donald H. Rumsfeld
742:Robert S. McNamara
722:Robert S. McNamara
695:Robert S. McNamara
660:Robert S. McNamara
638:Robert S. McNamara
533:Clifford C. Furnas
482:George C. Marshall
464:George C. Marshall
438:James V. Forrestal
418:James V. Forrestal
102:advice and consent
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2434:Anthony J. Cotton
2156:Thomas Mancinelli
2102:Michael J. McCord
2027:Frank Kendall III
2005:Christine Wormuth
1311:
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1061:John J. Young Jr.
993:Leslie Aspin, Jr.
974:George H. W. Bush
969:Leslie Aspin, Jr.
965:Richard B. Cheney
950:George H. W. Bush
945:Richard B. Cheney
930:George H. W. Bush
921:Richard B. Cheney
845:Walter B. LaBerge
770:Malcolm R. Currie
746:Clark M. Clifford
700:Dwight Eisenhower
643:Dwight Eisenhower
618:Dwight Eisenhower
609:Charles E. Wilson
596:Dwight Eisenhower
591:Charles E. Wilson
571:Dwight Eisenhower
566:Charles E. Wilson
546:Dwight Eisenhower
541:Charles E. Wilson
526:Dwight Eisenhower
521:Charles E. Wilson
513:Donald A. Quarles
499:Dwight Eisenhower
490:Charles E. Wilson
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