Directors of Data Automation Note: From 1975 to 1978 the Air Staff Director of Data Automation, Brig Gen Frederick L. Maloy, 1975-1977, and Brig Gen Duncan W. Campbell, 1977-1978, resided in the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Communications and Computer Resources, AF/KR. Beginning in 1983 the fields of communications and data automation were merged and came under the purview of the Air Staff "Chief Communicator."Directors of Data AutomationDirector of Statistical Services (AFASC) Col (later Brig Gen) George H. Krieger 1960 - 1961 Director of Data Systems and Statistics (AFADA) Brig Gen Louis B. Grossmith, Jr. 1961 - 1964 Maj Gen Elbert Helton 1964 - 1965 Brig Gen William C. Pratt (not available) 1965 - 1969 Director of Data Automation (AF/ACD) Maj Gen Frederick E. Morris, Jr. 1969 - 1971 Maj Gen Jack B. Robbins 1971 - 1975 Director of Computer Resources (AF/ACD) Brig Gen Robert E. Chapman 1978 - 1980 Brig Gen Avon C. James 1980 - 1983