Robert B. Murrett | |
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4th Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency | |
In office 2006–2010 |
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President |
George W. Bush Barack Obama |
Preceded by | James R. Clapper |
Succeeded by | Letitia Long |
Director of the Office of Naval Intelligence | |
In office 2005–2006 |
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President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Richard B. Porterfield |
Succeeded by | Tony L. Cothron |
Personal details | |
Alma mater |
University at Buffalo Georgetown University Joint Military Intelligence College |
Military service | |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Vice Admiral Robert B. Murrett was the fourth Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, from 7 July 2006 through July 2010. In 2011, Murrett joined the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism at Syracuse University where he now serves as deputy director. He is also a faculty member of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and serves on the IVMF advisory board at Syracuse University.
Following his commissioning into the United States Navy, Murrett was assigned as an afloat intelligence officer, including Mediterranean, North Atlantic, and western Pacific deployments aboard Kitty Hawk, America, and Independence
Following assignment to the Defense Intelligence College in 1980, Murrett was detailed to the Chief of Naval Operations Intelligence Plot (OP-009U) as a watch stander and briefing officer for Navy civilian and military leaders. From 1983 to 1985, he served as Assistant Intelligence Officer for Commander, Second Fleet. He participated in deployments to the North Atlantic, the European theater, and Caribbean aboard Mount Whitney and Nassau. Between 1986 and 1989, Murrett was assigned as Assistant Naval Attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, Norway.