David M Taylor
David M. Taylor is a senior U.S. defense intelligence official who has served in the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (USD I&S) role, with a career in defense and intelligence service spanning approximately 44 years as of 2026.
| Role | Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (USD I&S) |
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Role in UAP Programs
UAP Gerb's Special Access Required Vol.2 alleges that Taylor was the official responsible for selecting Sean Kirkpatrick as the founding director of AARO in 2022 — a decision the video frames as significant given the office's stated original purpose (a joint UAP study effort) and Kirkpatrick's subsequent controversial tenure. The video asks, rhetorically, "of all the people to choose for AARO... Taylor chose Kirkpatrick," and speculates about whether Taylor's decision reflects deeper "legacy" ties. This specific allegation regarding Taylor's role in Kirkpatrick's selection is sourced to the video's own narration.