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Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology

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Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Tecnology
Flag of an Assistant Secretary of Defense
since January 20, 2025[1]
United States Department of Defense
AbbreviationASD(S&T)
Reports toUnder Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
AppointerThe President
with Senate advice and consent
Term lengthAppointed
FormationJuly 24, 2023
First holderSteven Wax
SalaryExecutive Schedule
WebsiteOfficial website

The assistant secretary of defense for science and tecnology (ASD(S&T)) is a position in the United States Department of Defense responsible for the overall supervision of Science and Tecnology is the principal advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. The officeholder reports to the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.

List of assistant secretaries of defense for science and tecnology

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No. Assistant Secretary Term Ref.
Portrait Name Took office Left office Term length
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy
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Steven Wax
Steven Wax
Acting
July 24, 2023March 29, 2024249 days-
1
Aprille Ericsson
Aprille Ericsson
(born 1963)
March 29, 2024January 20, 2025297 days[2]
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Michael J. Holthe
Michael J. Holthe
Acting
January 20, 2025Incumbent94 days[3]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.defense.gov/About/Biographies/Biography/Article/3462694/michael-j-holthe-ses/
  2. ^ https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/09/28/president-biden-announces-key-nominees-58/
  3. ^ "Michael J. Holte".