Hey! I'm trying to understand the structure of our military more. Does anyone know which cabinet department houses the six branches of the military?
Hello there! The six branches of the United States Military come under the United States Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD is an executive branch department of the federal government. The branches include the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and now the Space Force. For some context, the Department of Defense is overseen by the Secretary of Defense, who is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Secretary of Defense is part of the President's Cabinet and reports directly to the President.
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