PDG 2024 5.1-5.3

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  1. 3. West, The ______ agreement in 1958 states three general functions of the U.S. Armed Forces.
  2. 4. The mission of the U.S. _____ is to maintain; train; and equip comabt-ready naval forces capable of winning wars; deterring agression; and maintaining freedom of the seas.
  3. 7. The Department of _______ is America's largest agency.
  4. 9. Joint Chiefs of _____ serve as advisors to POTUS, SecDef, and National Security Council.
  5. 11. Since the nation's birth; our military has had the _________ duty to ensure national survival and defend lives.
  6. 12. Outranks all other officers in the U.S. Armed Forces but may not exercise military command over the Joint Chiefs of Staff or the U.S. Armed Forces.
  7. 16. Second general function of the U.S. Armed Forces is to ensure; by timely and effective _______ action; the security of the United States; its possessions; and areas vital to its interests.
  8. 18. Headquartered at the __________ The Department of Defense includes the Office of the Secretary of Defense; Joint Chiefs of Staff; the Joint Staff; and the Departments of Army; Navy (including Marine Corps); and Air Force (including Space Force.)
  9. 23. As Commander-In-Chief the President has final command __________.
  10. 24. Corps, Will provide; as directed by proper authority; such missions; and detachments for service in foreign countries as may be required to support the national policies and interests of the United States and will assist the Army and the USAF in the accomplishment of their missions.
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  1. 1. SecDef is appointed by _______ with advice and consent of the Senate.
  2. 2. The SecDef also provides the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff with written policy guidance regarding ________ plans.
  3. 5. Appointed by POTUS; by and with advice and consent of the Senate, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) holds the grade of ________ or Admiral.
  4. 6. Guard Service in the Department of Homeland Security except when operating as part of the Navy on declaration of war or when the U.S. President directs.
  5. 8. Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman and is designated as the highest senior enlisted position in the U.S. Armed Forces.
  6. 10. There are ____ Under Secretaries of Defense.
  7. 13. The USAF and ______ Force are the nation’s principal air and space forces and are responsible for the preparation of forces necessary for the effective prosecution of war.
  8. 14. First general fuction of the U.S. Armed Forces is to support and ______ the U.S. Constitution against all enemies; foreign and domestic.
  9. 15. Force Will provide the means for coordination of air defense among all services and will assist the Army and Navy in accomplishment of their missions.
  10. 17. The Armed Forces Policy Council assists in matters requiring a long-range view; formulates _____ defense policy; and advicses the SecDef on policies; as requested.
  11. 19. Third general function of the U.S. Armed Forces is to uphold and advance the _____ policies and interests of the United States.
  12. 20. The U.S. ____ serves as the land-based branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
  13. 21. The Joint Staff assists member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in carrying out assigned responsibilities of _________ direction.
  14. 22. Public Law 99-443; _______-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986; 1 October 1986; permits POTUS to authorize communications through Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff placing the Chairman in the communications chain of command.