| United States Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security | |
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| Reports to | The Under Secretary of State for Management |
| Nominator | The President of the United States |
| Inaugural holder | Robert E. Lamb |
| Formation | 1987 |
| Website | Official website |
The Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security is the head of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security in the United States Department of State. The Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security reports to the Under Secretary of State for Management.
Gentry O. Smith was confirmed[2] as the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security on August 9, 2021.[3]
- ^ "Gentry Smith".
- ^ "Senate Confirmation". United States Congress. August 9, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Gentry O. Smith". United States Department of State. Retrieved August 14, 2021.