Garry Reid serves as the Director for Defense Intelligence (CL&S) reporting directly to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (USD(I&S)). In this capacity, he is responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy and resources to conduct counterintelligence, law enforcement, and security programs. Previous assignments include Senior Advisor to the USD(I) and the Director for Defense Intelligence (Intelligence & Security).

Mr. Reid previously served in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, and as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Combating Terrorism, where he advised the Assistant Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Secretary of Defense on policies, plans, authorities, and resources related to special operations and irregular warfare.

Mr. Reid retired from the U.S. Army in 2005.