Defense Intel Chief Gets Second Job

Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence James R. Clapper Jr. is about to put on a second hat. Under a memorandum of understanding signed by Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell, Clapper also will become director of defense intelligence within the Office of the DNI. According to Clapper, the move won't have any impact on the the day-to-day operations of defense intelligence agencies. "The objective here is to facilitate staff interaction and promote synchronization," he said.