Is the commanderin chief of the navy the secretary of defense?

Answer 1

In the United States Government the people have full control over the Mlitary and operations, but the President of the United States has full command of all US forces, but must also give some power to military officials such as high ranking officers both home or in the field.

Answer 2

The President of the United States is the Commander and Chief of the US armed forces. This is one of the roles of the president specified by the US Constitution.

Answer 3

No the Secretary of the Navy is not the Commander in Chief. The Commander in Chief is the President. The President appoints the Secretary of the Navy to help him monitor the Navy.

Answer 4

Only if the chain of command drops that low.

Answer 5

No. The President of the United States is the Commander in Chief.

Answer 6

Yes, he is. Currently (April 2012), the Secretary of Defense is Leon Panetta. He replaced Robert Gates, who retired.

Answer 7

No. The Secretary of State is the head of the State Department. The Secretary of Defense is head of the Defense Department.

Answer 8

The current Secretary of Defense of the United States is Chuck Hagel.

Answer 9

As per the US Constitution, The US President has the position of Commander in Chief of the US armed forces.