[swamprebel]

Does Patraeus answer to Panetta? Do Military heads of the CIA have a statutory obligation to take orders from the Director of the DoD?

[combat_boots]

No and No.

[jjotto]

CIA Director Petraeus does not answer to Secretary of Defense Panetta. Petraeus’ boss is Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, who reports to the President.

However, either the DNI or his Principle Deputy must be a commissioned military officer.