Robert J. Hermann
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Robert J. Hermann | |
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8th Director of the National Reconnaissance Office | |
In office 8 Oct 1979[1] – 2 Aug 1981 |
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President | Jimmy Carter/Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Hans Mark |
Succeeded by | Edward Aldridge Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Sheldahl, Iowa |
April 6, 1933
Robert Jay Hermann (born April 6, 1933)[2] was the eighth Director of the National Reconnaissance Office.
Hermann was the major architect of the National Security Agency's expanded role in space reconnaissance. In addition, he advocated broadening the NRO's support to tactical military customers. Hermann was also responsible for establishing the Defense Reconnaissance Support Program.[3]
References
- ↑ Laurie, Clayton. Leaders of the National Reconnaissance Office 1961-2001. Office of the Historian, National Reconnaissance Office. 1 May 2002.
- ↑ Marquis Who's Who on the Web
- ↑ National Reconnaissance Office: Robert J. Hermann official biography
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