Lesson 1 Dept of Defense Organization NS 101 Introduction to Naval Science Lesson 1 Dept of Defense Organization

Learning Objectives Know the basic organization of the DOD Know the titles of the members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Know what a unified /combatant command is Know the difference between the operational and the administrative chains of command

The Department of Defense (DOD)

Dept of Defense The DOD was created by the National Security Act of 1947 It was established as an executive department of the government by the National Security Act amendments of 1949 Headed by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF)

DOD Origins Intent of the National Security Act and its amendments: Increase civilian control of the Armed Forces to be consistent with Constitutional requirements. Eliminate unnecessary duplication. Provide more efficient inter-service cooperation. Provide a unified strategic direction of the Armed Forces.

DOD Organization Three primary provisions of the amendments: Establishment of three military departments (Army, Navy, Air Force) under the SECDEF Organized each military department under its own Secretary Establishment of unified and specified commands.

Department of Defense Dept of Defense SECDEF Dept of the Army Sec of the Army Dept of the Navy SECNAV Dept of the Air Force Sec of the Air Force

Dept of Defense Mission To support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies Protect the United States, its possessions, and areas vital to its interests Advance the policies and interests of the United States Safeguard the internal security of the United States

The Secretary of Defense The Office of SECDEF was created by the National Security Act of 1947 as the successor to the Secretary of War. SECDEF is the principal defense policy advisor to the President Responsible for formulating general defense policy Updated 22 August 2007 The Honorable Robert M. Gates

Department of Defense Dept of Defense SECDEF Dept of the Air Force Sec of the Air Force Dept of the Army Sec of the Army Dept of the Navy SECNAV Army Chief Chief of Naval Operations Air Force Chief of Staff Commandant of the Marine of Staff Corps

Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chief of Naval Operations Army Chief of Staff Commandant of the Marine Corps Air Force Chief of Staff Adm. Michael G. Mullen Gen. George W. Casey Gen. James T. Conway Gen. T. Michael Museley Updated 22 August 2007 October 2007…Adm Mullen becomes CJCS

Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Established informally in WWII and was modeled after the British Chiefs of Staff. Created as a permanent agency under the National Security Act of 1947. Provided President with direct access to the military. Improved the coordination between the services.

Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace Will change October 2007 …..

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Appointed by the President from any of the four services. The principle military advisor to the President, NSC, and SECDEF. Is the senior military advisor in the country but this person may not exercise military command over the JCS or any of the armed services.

Vice Chairman, JCS General James E. Cartwright Member JCS Staff Second highest ranking military officer 8th Officer to hold the position Will Change September 2007

Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) The Chairman, the Vice Chairman, and the four Service Chiefs: Chief of Naval Operations Commandant of the Marine Corps Air Force Chief of Staff Army Chief of Staff Adm. Michael G. Mullen Gen. George W. Casey Gen. James T. Conway Gen. T. Michael Museley

Unified Commands Composed of forces from two or more services and has a broad, continuing mission. Usually organized on a geographic basis. Direct link to President & Secretary of Defense Five Commanders have geographical responsibility. Four Commanders have worldwide responsibility but own no territory.

Unified Commands Central Command – Mideast Pacific Command – Pacific/Indian Oceans, Asia European Command – Europe, Africa, Asia Southern Command – South & Central America Northern Command – North America Strategic Command Transportation Command Special Operation Command Joint Forces Command

Central Command Adm William J. Fallon, USN Geographical responsibility

Pacific Command Adm Timothy Keating, USN Geographical responsibility

Southern Command Adm James Stavridis, USN Geographical responsibility

European Command Gen. Bantz J. Craddock, USA Geographical responsibility

Northern Command Gen. Gene Renuart, USAF Geographical responsibility

Africa Command AFRICOM is slated to be established as a separate unified command by Sept. 30, 2008 Currently split between USEUCOM and CENTCOM AORs. Commander AFRICOM: Gen. William E. "Kip" Ward, USA

Strategic Command Gen. C. Robert Kehler, USAF Deter military attack on the United States and its allies, and should deterrence fail, employ forces so as to achieve national objectives Deter/control nuclear forces Control Space Operations Worldwide responsibility

Transportation Command Gen. Norton Schwartz, USAF Provide air, land, and sea transportation for the Department of Defense in time of peace and war. Worldwide responsibility

Special Operations Adm. Eric T. Olson, USN Provide counter-paramilitary, counter-narcotics, guerilla, psychological warfare, civil education, and insurgency capability in support of US national and international interests Adm Olson is 1st USN Commander of USSOCOM. Worldwide responsibility

Joint Forces Command Gen. Lance Smith, USAF Responsible for all U.S. military activities, joint service concepts, development, experimentation, integration and interoperability. Joint military training, and readiness of 1.1 million personnel for worldwide deployment. Worldwide responsibility

Chain of Command The President - Commander in Chief Unified Commander Secretary of Defense Unified Commander

Administrative Command Operational Command Used for direction of actual combatant forces Consists of task groups, task forces etc. Administrative Command Support operational forces Organize, Train and Equip forces Normally located in CONUS (continental United States)

Operational Chain of Command - President - Secretary of Defense (- Joint Chiefs of Staff) * - Commander, Combatant Command - Numbered Fleet or MEF Cmdr - Task Force Commander

Administrative Chain of Command - President - Secretary of Defense - Secretary of the Navy - CNO or CMC - Fleet Cmdr or MarFor Cmdr - Type Cmdr (Navy only) - Group / Wing Cmdr

QUESTIONS? For Wednesday: USN/USMC NOG Ch 13, 14, 15