Secretary of War
Ministry · Government of United States
Department of Defense
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Head of institution
Verified
Mandate
What it is responsible for
- Provide the military forces needed to deter war and protect the country
- Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force
- Joint Chiefs of Staff and combatant commands
- Defense agencies and field activities
From the official description[2]
Evidence
Sources
- [1]The Cabinet
The White HouseOfficialChecked 17 Oct 2026
- [2]Federal Register agency record: Defense Department
Office of the Federal Register (NARA/GPO)OfficialChecked 17 Oct 2026