Warrant Officers get their authority from the Secretary of the Army, but remain specialists
The senior official at the Department of the Army is the Secretary of the Army
Yes, the Secretary of the Army is a civilian position. This role is typically held by a political appointee who is responsible for overseeing the Department of the Army and its policies, programs, and budget. The Secretary of the Army is distinct from military personnel and serves under the Secretary of Defense.
The Secretary of the Army.
Secretary of the Army Award for Valor was created on 2002-04-15.
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.
Secretary of the Army Public Service Award was created in 1998-06.
Awards up to and including the Silver star were within the authority of the division commander, usually a major general (two stars). This would include the bronze star with "V" device.
As I understand the US Military system the heads of Army, Navy, and Air Force are appointed by the Secretary of Army, Secretary of Navy and Secretary of Air Force.
secretary of defense
As I understand the US Military system the heads of Army, Navy, and Air Force are appointed by the Secretary of Army, Secretary of Navy and Secretary of Air Force.
As of July 2014, John M. McHugh is the United States Secretary of the Army. He has held the position since September of 2009.
The Honorable John McHugh, Secretary of the Army, 1400 Defense Pentagon, Washington DC 20301-1400 See the link below.