John Brinkerhoff

John R. Brinkerhoff was the associate director for national preparedness of the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from 1981 to 1983.[1]

John Brinkerhoff
Associate director for national preparedness of the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency
In office
1981–1983

Career

Before joining FEMA, Brinkerhoff served as the Department of Defense Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Reserve Affairs. After 29 years of service in the U.S. Army, Brinkerhoff retired in 1974 at the rank of Colonel. Brinkerhoff served tours of duty in Korea, Germany, and Vietnam[2] while in the service.

He was also notable for his role in planning REX-84, along with Lieutenant-Colonel Oliver North.[3]

Education

Brinkerhoff graduated from Santa Ana High School in Santa Ana, CA in 1946.

Brinkerhoff obtained his BS in Engineering from the United States Military Academy, Class of 1950 and received his MS in Civil Engineering from the California Institute of Technology. He later obtained his MA in Geography from Columbia University, and an MSA in Operations Research from George Washington University.[2]

Books

Brinkerhoff has written countless articles as well as two books.[2]

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See also

References
  1. Brinkerhoff, John (February 2002). "The Posse Comitatus Act and Homeland Security". Archived from the original on 25 February 2010. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
  2. "John Brinkerhoff: Archives". Military.com. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
  3. Smith, Christian (1996). Resisting Reagan: the U.S. Central America peace movement. University of Chicago Press. p. 310. ISBN 978-0-226-76336-1.

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