12 Questions
What is the stated mission of the Department of Defense?
To deter war and protect the security of the country
Who has administrative control over the forces assigned to Combatant Commanders?
The service branch
Which legislation allows the U.S. President to authorize communications through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986
Where is the Department of Defense headquartered?
Pentagon
Who reports directly to the U.S. President as the civilian head of the Department of Defense?
Secretary of Defense
How many members are there in the Regular Forces of the Department of Defense?
Over 1.3 million
Who has final command authority as per the U.S. Constitution?
U.S. President
What is the basic principle established by the U.S. Constitution regarding the U.S. Armed Forces?
Civilians command the military
In the chain of command, who falls at the highest level below the U.S. President?
Combatant Commanders
What is the responsibility of each level in the chain of command?
Accountable to lower levels and responsible to higher levels
Which branch of government subject the U.S. President, as Commander in Chief, to checks and balances?
Legislative branch
According to statute, where does the chain of command run for forces not assigned to Combatant Commanders?
Through Military Department Secretaries
Explore the concept of command authority in the U.S. Armed Forces, from the President to the Secretary of Defense and through distinct branches of command. Understand the responsibility and authority throughout the chain of command.
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