when its legal
when its legal
when its legal
exceed local need
when its legal
exceed local need
exceed local need
exceed local need
The Secretary of Defense is responsible for coordinating defense support to civil authorities when such actions are legally justified and necessary. This support is typically engaged when state and local resources are insufficient to address a crisis or emergency. Additionally, the military's involvement must not be intended for law enforcement or military operations within the U.S. These principles ensure that military resources are used appropriately and in alignment with civil authorities' needs.
-they share responsibility for aspects of foreign policy
The Secretary of Defense is Robert Gates.
No, the Secretary of War and the Secretary of Defense are not the same. The position of Secretary of War existed until 1947 when it was replaced by the Secretary of Defense following the establishment of the Department of Defense. The Secretary of Defense oversees all branches of the U.S. military and is responsible for national defense, while the Secretary of War focused specifically on the Army before the reorganization.
Yes, DoD falls under the Secretary of Defense. DoD stands for Department of Defense. The Secretary of Defense is in charge of that department.