Leonard H. Perroots

Leonard Harry Perroots, Sr., USAF (April 24, 1933 – January 29, 2017) was Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency from October 1985 to December 1988.^[1][2] He retired January 1, 1989. In 1989, he was hired by Donald Mayes to become president of Vector Microwave Research Corporation, an enterprise performing tasks and dealings for the CIA and the U.S. military.^[3] While serving as assistant chief of staff for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe, he is credited with helping to avert a nuclear war with the Soviet Union during the Able Archer 83 war scare.^[4] Perroots died on January 29, 2017, at the age of 83 following a short illness.^[5][6]

Leonard H. Perroots
Lieutenant General Leonard H. Perroots
Birth name	Leonard Harry Perroots
Nickname(s)	Lenny
Born	(1933-04-24)April 24, 1933 Morgantown, West Virginia, U.S.
Died	January 29, 2017(2017-01-29) (aged 83) Lake Ridge, Virginia, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1955–1989
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	Director, Defense Intelligence Agency

Awards

• Air Force Distinguished Service Medal^[7]
• Legion of Merit with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters^[7]