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Title of Listing: | | DOD (Department of Defense) |
Category: | | Federal/National - Agencies |
Subcategory: | | US Department of Defense-DOD, All Listings |
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Web Site: | | http://www.dtic.mil/defenselink/ |
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The National Security Act Amendments of 1949 established the Department of Defense (DOD). The DOD is responsible for providing the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of our country. The major elements of these forces are the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. Under the President, who is also Commander in Chief, the Secretary of Defense exercises the authority, direction, and control over the department, which includes:
The Secretary of Defense
The Joint Chiefs of Staff
The National Guard
The Army
The Navy
The Air Force
The Marine Corps
Other Organizations
The Coast Guard (in time of war)
The Defense Agencies
The Defense Field Activities
The Inspector General of the Department of Defense
The Unified Combatant Commands.
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Defense, National Security Forces
Organization: | | Department of Defense (DOD) |
Address: | | Office of the Secretary
The Pentagon | Phone: | Description | Number |
City: | | Washington | | Primary | (703) 545-6700 |
State/Province/Territory: | | DC | 2. | | |
Zip/Postal Code: | | 20301-1155 | 3. | | |
Country: | | United States | 4. | Fax: | |
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