Background
Studeman, William Oliver was born on January 16, 1940 in Brownsville, Texas, United States. Son of Oliver Jennings and Gail (McDavitt) Studeman.
Studeman, William Oliver was born on January 16, 1940 in Brownsville, Texas, United States. Son of Oliver Jennings and Gail (McDavitt) Studeman.
Bachelor, University of S. Sewanee, 1962; student, Defense Intelligence School, 1966-1967; Master in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1973; postgraduate, Naval War College, 1973; postgraduate, National War College, 1981; Doctor of Science in Strategic Intelligence (honorary), Defense Intelligence College, 1987.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1963; advanced through grades to admiral, United States Navy, 1992; analyst, Naval Intelligence Support Center, Washington, 1974-1975; executive assistant, Office Naval Intelligence, Washington, 1975-1976; officer in charge, FOSIC Norfolk, CINLANTFLT, Norfolk, Virginia, 1976-1978; assistant chief of staff, COMSIXTHFLEET, Gaeta, Italy, 1978-1980; executive assistant, Office of VCNO, Washington, 1981-1982; commanding officer, Navy Operational Intel Command, Washington, 1982-1984; director long range planning, United States Navy, Washington, 1984-1985; director, Naval Intelligence, Washington, 1985-1988; director, National Security Agency, Doctor of Medicine, 1988-1992; deputy director, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, 1991-1995; retired, 1995.
Member Armed Forces Comm. and Electronics Association, National Military IntelligenceAssn., Naval Intelligence Professionals, Association Former Intelligence Officers.
Married Gloria Diane Jeans, September 12, 1964. Children: Kimberly, Michael, Kate.