1. U.S. Defense Structure and Key Players

2. Big Question Are we safe? If not Why?
If so what measures do we take to feel safe? At what cost?

3. 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

4. U.S. Department of Defense
The Department protects America’s interests at home and abroad
Department has one central location- Pentagon

5. 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?

6. 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