Chapter DCIA Principal Deputy - Associate Director for Military Support (AD/MS)
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The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and his Principal Deputies
Associate Director for Military Support (AD/MS)
The Associate Director for Military Support (AD/MS), whose position was established in 1995, is the Director of Central Intelligence Agency's principal adviser and representative on military issues. The AD/MS coordinates Intelligence Community efforts to provide Joint Force commanders with timely, accurate intelligence. The AD/MS also supports Department of Defense officials who oversee military intelligence training and the acquisition of intelligence systems and technology. A senior general officer, the AD/MS ensures coordination of Intelligence Community policies, plans and requirements relating to support to military forces in the intelligence budget.