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The Secretary of the Army is the cabinet officer charged with the statutory duties associated with the Army. Note that the Secretary of the Army does not direct its operations in battle or defense. The Army is operated by the Department of Defense, and the President is the Comander in Chief of all armed forces. A link to the Wikipedia article on the Secretary of the Army is provided. 29 Jan 2009 -- The above answer is incorrect. The Secretary of the Army is NOT a Cabinet officer. All the Armed Forces (Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force) come under the Secretary of Defense.
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Whose NCO traditions did the Colonial Americans adopt?
The British military system served as a model for our Army, but the origin of the Non-Commisioned Officer (NCO) in America's Continental Army came about through a combination of ideas. The American Army blended traditions of the British, French and Prussian armies into a configuration which became an American institution. A non-commissioned officer (called a sub-officer in some countries) is a military officer who has not been given a commission.
People chosen by the resident to run government departments are know as the?
They are the "Cabinet." In the US, the Cabinet consists of the Secretaries in charge of the executive departments, along with the Attorney General for the Department of Justice.
The president Pre-Tempore is the presiding officer in the senate?
The president Pro-Tempore is the presiding officer in the senate. That individual is in charge of the Senate agenda in the absence of the vice president.
Who was a commanding officer of the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War?
Irvin McDowell
Who was one of the few American writers who witnessed the Civil War firsthand?
Lew Wallace who wrote"Ben Hur" was an officer in the Union Army.
Which secretary is senior cabinet officer?
Secretary of state is the senior cabinet officer
What is a sentence for the word officer?
An officer is someone in charge of others. A police officer is in charge of making sure people obey the law. Military officers are in charge of their units. Here are some sentences.He is an officer of the law.The Marine officer made certain all his men got home safely.I'm training to become an officer.A Police Officer was dealing with the assault on my daughter.My father was an Officer in the British Army.
Who is the last cabinet officer in line of succession for the presidency?
The last cabinet officer in line of succession for the presidency is the Secretary of Homeland Security. The second to last cabinet officer in line is Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Sentences for the word centurion?
A centurian was an army officer of ancient Rome who was in charge of about one hundred soldiers.
What is the plural for In-charge?
The plural form is... 'officers in charge'.
Who was the commanding officer of the continental army for the northern campaigns?
The general in charge of the Continental Army was General George Washington. He was the leader of this army during the Revolutionary War.
What has the author Officer in the Army written?
Officer in the Army. has written: 'Killarny. A poem. By an officer in the army'
Is Army Chief of Staff a cabinet position?
No, the Army Chief of Staff is not a cabinet position. The Army Chief of Staff is a senior position within the U.S. Army and is responsible for the organization, training, and equipping of the army. However, the Department of Defense, which oversees the military branches, is a part of the President's cabinet.
Which cabinet officer is responsible for farm program?
Agriculture
Who is a US officer who rejoined the union army?
who was the us officer that rejoined the union army
What is a corporal in the british army?
Corporal in the British Army is a JNCO ( Junior Non Commission Officer ), The insignia is 2 chverons, A Corporal is in charge of a section of 8 men. A section involves 2 fire teams of 4 men. Charlie and Delta. There is 3 sections to a platoon and a Sergeant is in charge of a platoon along with an officer. So a Corporal is lower in the chain of command.
What cabinet officer is responsible for national parks?
The department of the Interior
