U.S. Defense Structure and Key Players
Big Question Are we safe? If not Why? If so what measures do we take to feel safe? At what cost?
U.S. Department of Defense U.S. Department of Defense handles all U.S. military operations around the world Army Navy Airforce Marines U.S. Reserves
U.S. Department of Defense The Department protects America’s interests at home and abroad Department has one central location- Pentagon
U.S. Defense Department U.S. Secretary of Defense- Jim Mattis Leads U.S. in defense issues in U.S. and abroad What role does he play in defending us?
Chain of Command President and Commander in Chief- Donald Trump National Security Council- Pres, VP, SOD, SOS, SOT, AG, National Security Advisor, Chief Strategist, Homeland Security Advisor Secretary of Defense- Jim Mattis Joint Chiefs of Staff Include Chiefs of Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, National Guard