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General Listing
Title of Listing:
DOD (Department of Defense)
Category:
Federal/National - Agencies
Subcategory:
US Department of Defense-DOD, All Listings
Date:
Document #:
Web Site:
http://www.dtic.mil/defenselink/
Email:
Abstract:

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.
Topics


Additional Topics/Tags/Keywords
Defense, National Security Forces

Organization:
Department of Defense (DOD)
Address:
Office of the Secretary
The Pentagon
Phone:
DescriptionNumber
City:
Washington
1.
Primary (703) 545-6700
State/Province/Territory:
DC
2.
Zip/Postal Code:
20301-1155
3.
Country:
United States
4.
Fax:
Branch Locations: