true or false
2006-11-09 02:31:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Well, through the chain of command, yes.
2006-11-09 02:32:42 · answer #1 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do, more Presidential policies than direct orders, through the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The President also appoints Generals and Admirals above the entry level ranks which are confirmed by the Senate.
2006-11-09 10:39:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
True. President is commander in chief. Secretary of Defense is an adminstrative position, similar to support staff. President would issue his directives to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (representatives of each of the armed forces) and they would issue the necessary orders to their subordinates to execute the president's directives. The Secretary of Defense is simply responsible for the adminstration of preparing the Defense Department. He doesn't issue any orders placing any units into operation.
2006-11-09 10:51:18 · answer #3 · answered by Shane L 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is the typical chain of command but it applies only in wartime
2006-11-09 17:28:59 · answer #4 · answered by eratkos7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True. It's in the US Constitution.
2006-11-09 10:42:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
false..they get their orders from the Sec. of Defense
2006-11-09 10:36:43 · answer #6 · answered by jefferson 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
True.
2006-11-09 20:52:36 · answer #7 · answered by frenchy62 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋