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?

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