U. S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM)Central Command (USCENTCOM)European Command (USEUCOM)Pacific Command (USPACCOM)Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM)Space Command (USSPACECOM)Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)Department of the Air ForceThe Department of the Air Force (USAF) isresponsible for defending the United States throughcontrol and exploitation of air and space. The USAFwas established as part of the National MilitaryEstablishment by the National Security Act of 1947and came into being on September 18, 1947. TheNational Security Act Amendments of 1949redesignated the National Military Establishment asthe DoD, established it as an executive department, andmade the USAF a military department within the DoD.The USAF is separately organized under the Secretaryof the Air Force. It operates under the authority,direction, and control of the SECDEF. The departmentconsists of the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force,the Air Staff, and field organizations. The USAF isadministered by the Secretary of the Air Force, who isresponsible for and has the authority to conduct allaffairs of the department. The secretary’sresponsibilities include matters pertaining toorganization,training,logisticalsupport,maintenance, welfare of personnel, administration,recruiting, research and development, and otheractivities prescribed by the President or the SECDEF.Department of the ArmyThe mission of the Department of the Army is toorganize, train, and equip active-duty and reserveforces for the preservation of peace, security, and thedefense of our nation. As part of our national militaryteam, the Army focuses on land operations; its soldiersmust be trained with modern arms and equipment andbe ready to respond quickly. The Army alsoadministers programs aimed at protecting theenvironment, improving waterway navigation,controlling flood and beach erosion, and developingwater resources. It provides military assistance tofederal, state, and local government agencies,including natural disaster relief assistance.The American Continental Army, now called theUnited States Army, was established by theContinental Congress on June 14, 1775, more than ayear before the Declaration of Independence. TheDepartment of War was established as an executivedepartment at the seat of government by act approvedAugust 7. The Secretary of War was established as itshead. The National Security Act of 1947 created theNational Military Establishment, and the Departmentof War was designated the Department of the Army.The title of its secretary became Secretary of the Army.The National Security Act Amendments of 1949provided that the Department of the Army is a militarydepartment within the DoD. The Army OrganizationAct of 1950 provided the statutory basis for the internalorganization of the Army and the Department of theArmy. The act consolidated and revised numerousearlier laws, incorporated various adjustments madenecessary by the National Security Act of 1947 andother postwar enactment, and provided for theorganization of the Department of the Army in a singlecomprehensive statute, with certain minor exceptions.In general, the act followed the policy of vesting broadorganizational powers in the Secretary of the Army,subject to delegation by the secretary, rather thanspecifying duties of subordinate officers.The Secretary of the Army is the head of theDepartment of the Army. Subject to the direction,authority, and control of the President as Commanderin Chief and of the SECDEF, the Secretary of the Armyis responsible for and has the authority to conduct allaffairs of the Department of the Army, including itsorganization, administration, operation, efficiency,and such other activities as may be prescribed by thePresident or the SECDEF as authorized by law.5-5Q2.Which of the following is the most seniorofficer in the armed forces?1.Commandant of the Marine Corps2.Chief of Naval Operations3.Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff4.Secretary of DefenseREVIEW QUESTION
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