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Thomas Philip Christie (born May 28, 1934 in Pensacola, Florida[1]) is an American defense analyst who worked for the U.S. government.
Christie graduated from Spring Hill College with a B.S. degree in mathematics in May 1955 and from New York University with an M.S. degree in applied mathematics in September 1962.[2]
Christie served for nine years as director of the operational evaluation division (OED) at the Institute for Defense Analyses, a federally funded research and development center. Christie was responsible for independent analyses of more than two hundred major test and evaluation programs and was also involved in weapons testing.
Christie became director of Operational Test and Evaluation in June 2001.
Early Life
Careers
Later Life
Awards
Over the years, Christie has received numerous awards and citations including the Presidential Rank, Distinguished Executive Award (1983); the Presidential Rank, Meritorious Executive Award (two awards - 1980 and 1987); the Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award (four awards – 1979, 1981, 1983, and 1989); and the Air Force Scientific Achievement Award (two awards – 1965 and 1970).[2]
- ↑ "Biographical and Financial Information Requested of Nominees". Hearings Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate. Vol. 1. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. 2002. p. 932.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 THOMAS P. CHRISTIE SWORN IN AS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION (press release), United States Department of Defense, July 23, 2001, Release No: 331-01