Robert E. Rich

Robert Ellett Rich (born December 15, 1926) was an American intelligence official who was Deputy Director of the National Security Agency from 1982 to 1986 during which time he was the highest ranking civilian in the agency, working on internal management. He was also a "far east expert".[1][2]

For the food-processing pioneer and executive, see Robert E. Rich, Sr. For the Chairman of Rich Products Corporation, see Robert E. Rich, Jr.
Robert E. Rich
10th Deputy Director of the National Security Agency
In office
31 July 1982 – 3 July 1986
Preceded byAnn Z. Caracristi
Succeeded byCharles R. Lord
Personal details
Born
Robert Ellett Rich

(1926-12-15) December 15, 1926
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Spouse(s)Kathleen Rich
Professionintelligence consultant and official

Biography

He joined the NSA in 1962,[3] after having worked in the Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Special Operations. Prior to that he had worked in the Armed Forces Security Agency, starting in 1950,[4] the NSA's predecessor.[3]

During his time with the NSA he also served in the Japan office of the agency as well as the Special U.S. Liaison Officer, London.[5] He is a recipient of the National Security Medal, in which he was presented with by President Ronald Reagan.[6] From 1996 to 2003, he served as the President of the Board of Directors of the National Cryptological Museum Foundation.[5]

References
  1. "The Secret Sentry: The Untold History of the National Security Agency - Matthew M. Aid - Google Books". Retrieved 2013-06-19 – via Google Books.
  2. "Former Deputy Directors - NSA/CSS". Nsa.gov. 2009-01-15. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
  3. "Federal Telecommunications Privacy Act of 1984: Hearing Before a ... - United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations. Legislation and National Security Subcommittee - Google Books". Retrieved 2013-06-19 – via Google Books.
  4. http://m.cdn.blog.hu/hi/hirszerzes/file/James%20Bamford%20-%20The%20Puzzle%20Palace%20-%20Inside%20The%20National%20Security%20Agency.pdf
  5. The NCMF Web Link ~ An E-Newsletter - Issue No. 5, August 2011
  6. http://www.nsa.gov/about/cryptologic_heritage/60th/interactive_timeline/Content/1980s/media/ReaganAndOdum02.pdf
Government offices
Preceded by
Ann Z. Caracristi		 Deputy Director of the National Security Agency
1982–1986		 Succeeded by
Charles R. Lord
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