Tyrus William Cobb (April 15, 1940 – December 7, 2024) was an American lieutenant colonel and academic who specialized in national security.

Cobb served in the United States Army for 24 years, taking part in two tours of duty in the Vietnam War, for which he was awarded the Purple Heart.

[3][4] Prior to his involvement with the NSC, Cobb was a lieutenant colonel in the army and a professor at the United States Military Academy.

[5] During his service in the army, Cobb served in two tours of duty in the Vietnam War, being awarded a Purple Heart.

[3] Cobb consulted with the U.S. National Security Council during the Carter and Reagan administrations on international energy issues.

He was later asked to join the council as a member of the European and Soviet Affairs Directorate, succeeding Dennis C. Blair.

[6] As special assistant, Cobb was responsible for science and technology agreements, export policy, United Nations affairs, and the environment.

[3][10] In December 2019, the National Security Forum created the Ty Cobb UNR Scholarship in his honor, which is awarded annually.