Lesson 1Lesson 1
Dept of Defense OrganizationDept of Defense Organization
NS 101NS 101Introduction to Naval ScienceIntroduction to Naval Science
Learning ObjectivesLearning 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 The Department of Defense (DOD)Defense (DOD)
Dept of DefenseDept 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 OriginsDOD Origins• Intent of the National Security Act and its National Security Act and its
amendmentsamendments:
• 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 OrganizationDOD 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 Air ForceSec of theAir Force
Dept of the Army
Sec of the Army
Dept of the Navy
SECNAV
Dept of Defense MissionDept 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 DefenseThe 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
The Honorable Robert M. Gates
Department of DefenseDept of Defense
SECDEF
Dept of the Air ForceSec of theAir 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)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
Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)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 Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter PaceGen. Peter Pace
Chairman of the Joint Chairman of the Joint ChiefsChiefs
• 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, JCSVice Chairman, JCSGeneral James E. CartwrightGeneral James E. Cartwright
• Member JCS Staff
• Second highest
ranking military
officer
• 8th Officer to hold
the position
Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)
The The ChairmanChairman, the , the Vice ChairmanVice Chairman, , and the four and the four Service ChiefsService Chiefs::
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
Unified CommandsUnified 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 CommandsUnified CommandsCentral Command – MideastPacific Command – Pacific/Indian Oceans, AsiaEuropean Command – Europe, Africa, AsiaSouthern Command – South & Central AmericaNorthern Command – North America
Strategic CommandTransportation CommandSpecial Operation CommandJoint Forces Command
Geographical responsibilityGeographical responsibility
Central CommandCentral Command Adm William J. Fallon, USN Adm William J. Fallon, USN
Geographical responsibilityGeographical responsibility
Pacific CommandPacific CommandAdm Timothy Keating, USNAdm Timothy Keating, USN
Geographical responsibilityGeographical responsibility
Southern CommandSouthern CommandAdm James Stavridis, USN Adm James Stavridis, USN
European CommandEuropean CommandGen. Bantz J. Craddock, USAGen. Bantz J. Craddock, USA
Geographical responsibilityGeographical responsibility
Northern CommandNorthern CommandGen. Gene Renuart, USAF Gen. Gene Renuart, USAF
Geographical responsibilityGeographical responsibility
Africa CommandAfrica Command
AFRICOM is slated to be established as a separate unified command by Sept. 30, 2008
• 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 responsibilityWorldwide responsibility
Strategic CommandStrategic CommandGen. C. Robert Kehler, USAFGen. C. Robert Kehler, USAF
Provide air, land, and sea transportation for the Department of Defense in time of peace and war.
Worldwide responsibilityWorldwide responsibility
Transportation CommandTransportation Command Gen. Norton Schwartz, USAF Gen. Norton Schwartz, USAF
Provide counter-paramilitary, counter-narcotics, guerilla, psychological warfare, civil education, and insurgency capability in support of US national and international interests
Worldwide responsibilityWorldwide responsibility
Special Operations Special Operations Adm. Eric T. Olson, USNAdm. Eric T. Olson, USN
Worldwide responsibilityWorldwide responsibility
Joint Forces CommandJoint Forces CommandGen. Lance Smith, USAF 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.
Chain of Command
The President - Commander in
Chief
Secretary of Defense
Unified Commander
Operational CommandOperational Command• Used for direction of actual combatant
forces• Consists of task groups, task forces etc.
Administrative CommandAdministrative Command• Support operational forces
• Organize, Train and Equip forces
• Normally located in CONUS (continental United States)
Operational Chain of Operational Chain of CommandCommand
- President
- Secretary of Defense
(- Joint Chiefs of Staff) *
- Commander, Combatant Command
- Numbered Fleet or MEF Cmdr
- Task Force Commander
Administrative Chain of Administrative Chain of CommandCommand
- President
- Secretary of Defense
- Secretary of the Navy
- CNO or CMC
- Fleet Cmdr or MarFor Cmdr
- Type Cmdr (Navy only)
- Group / Wing Cmdr
QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?
For Wednesday: USN/USMC For Wednesday: USN/USMC
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