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Renew Deal

(81,855 posts) Thu Jun 8, 2017, 12:14 AM Jun 2017

Is the NSA a military organization?

If not, why does Mike Rogers wear a military uniform? I respect him and his service. I'm just trying to understand why he wears a uniform if it's a civilian role.

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Is the NSA a military organization? (Original Post) Renew Deal Jun 2017 OP

Because he is an active duty officer. Angleae Jun 2017 #1

The Director of the NSA is always a military officer. SeattleVet Jun 2017 #2

Thanks Renew Deal Jun 2017 #3

Angleae

(4,482 posts)

1. Because he is an active duty officer.

Reply to Renew Deal (Original post)

Thu Jun 8, 2017, 01:16 AM

Jun 2017

Also the NSA is a component of the Department of Defense.

SeattleVet

(5,477 posts)

2. The Director of the NSA is always a military officer.

Reply to Renew Deal (Original post)

Thu Jun 8, 2017, 01:57 AM

Jun 2017

They are appointed to the grade of a four-star general or admiral during the period of their incumbency.

The NSA is a Defense Agency within the Department of Defense.

Renew Deal

(81,855 posts)

3. Thanks

Reply to SeattleVet (Reply #2)

Thu Jun 8, 2017, 02:11 AM

Jun 2017

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