the function of the office of secreary of defense?
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The whole story\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretary_of_Defense
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www.usajobs.gov is the federal job website.  \n\nThese positions are discussed there, through the Homeland Security link.
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That depends on what the job is.  The Navy is excellent at defending American shipping from hostile threats.  The Coast Guard is excellent at rescuing people that are in danger in America's waters.   The Navy is an offensive/defensive branch of the military.  The Coast Guard is defensive only, but is vital to catching illegal immigrants and illegal items (drugs and weapons) being brought into this country.\n\nSo, it really boils down to the job.  Defending oil tankers in the Persian Gulf is a good job for the Navy.  Catching drug runners is a good job for the Coast Guard.
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No, the Department of Homeland Security does it part to keep the United States of America safe and secure.
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first off i'm sure the flight into Baghdad says it all. Air Force One has the most sophisticated protection system possible for a civilian aircraft and possibly military aircraft. The Secret Service goes before the Prez to insure all grounds will be safe. The USAF flys a series of protection aircraft for AF1 including F-15s,F16s and Navy aircraft. The plane is equiped with flares,chaff and other arrays of counter-measures to insure the safety of the Prez and staff.
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Most of it goes to Defense or "Homeland Security".\n\nThe rest goes to Haliburton.
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The National Guard falls under the Department of Defense. The main mission of the National Guard is to protect the country in times of crisis. This has historically meant humanitarian missions during and after disasters like tornados, hurricanes and floods. Additionally, the National Guard is charged with helping to fight the nation's wars when active duty armed forces need help or reinforcement.\n\nThe Department of Homeland Security (which is departmentally equal to the Department of Defense - both have Secretaries sitting on the President's cabinet) was born out of 9/11. DHS's primary charge is to protect the nation from terrorism. Many, many agencies were brought under the umbrella of Homeland Security so information could be shared and pieced together more easily. This way, it is hoped, it will be easier to prevent terrorist attacks against the nation.\n\nI happen to be a proud employee of both Departments!  :)
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There is no HUMINT operational side of the NSA.  To the extent that it has one, it is the DIA, as both are DoD components.
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Money.\nCorruption and how to get away with it.\nLobbyist and how to appease them\nCorporations interest in the country\nSelf-defense ( who are we kidding)
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federal security administration
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Contact the Dept of Defense.  They should be happy to give you the numbers.\nwww.defense.gov
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The primary role, responsibility and purpose of the army is clearly stated in the US Constitution.  \n\nTo defend and protect the nation.\n\nSimple answer, yes but accurate.\n\nToday there are so many other requirements placed on the army it would be easier for you to review the information yourself.  Here are a couple of sites you can check.\n\narmy.com\nmilitary.com\narmy.mil\nglobalsecurity.org\nusarmy.com
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It's an all-weather strike fighter. It's roles are: fighter escort, fleet air defense, suppression of enemy air defenses, interdiction, close and deep air support, reconnaissance, and forward air control.
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They are in charge of prosecuting federal crimes in the United States.\n\nRead the "Mission Statement"\n\nhttp://www.usdoj.gov/02organizations/
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Although the Counter Terrorism Unit is a fictional agency within the United States government, other federal agencies do fall under Senate purview.\n\nBoth the Congress and the Executive Branch oversee the Central Intelligence Agency's activities. In the Executive Branch, the National Security Council -- which includes the President, the Vice President, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense -- provides guidance and direction for national foreign intelligence and counterintelligence activities. In Congress, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, as well as other committees, closely monitor the CIA's reporting and programs. The CIA is not a policy-making organization, nor does it have any law enforcement function. It collects and analyzes information on foreign entities, and advises policymakers on matters of foreign intelligence. The CIA conducts covert actions only at the direction of the President\n\nThe FBI's activities are also closely and regularly scrutinized by a variety of entities. Since the FBI falls under the U.S. Department of Justice, it is responsible to the Attorney General, and it reports its findings to United States Attorneys across the country. Congress, through the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives, reviews the FBI's budget appropriations, programs, and selected investigations. Also, the results of FBI investigations are often reviewed by the judicial system during court proceedings
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Department of Defense\n(703) 545-6700 \n\n\n4000 Defense Pentagon\nWashington, DC 20301\n\n\nI caution you thou regarding this issue and reference US News and World Report, whats going on with this thing with the military justice system right now is infighting between a DIck Cheney lawyer and the JAG core and it stems from a memo this lawyer wrote when cheney was secretary of defense,\n\nand now that the cheney is vice president this lawyer is like some munkey muck who has his hands in all the pots, and hes stirring up the smack there at the pentagon and its basically these soliders who are being used as guinea pigs for a bunch of generals who are trying to wrestle for control,\n\nand your letter might not have any sway over them since they are trying to argue against the vice presidents lawyer
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The Coast Guard and National Guard serve a dual function. They can be deployed as part of the normal military, and they can serve their primary function which is internal security and peacekeeping.\n\nI think that the Posse Comitatus Act is essential to prevent this country from turning into a police state, especially with a Commander-in-Sheik who keeps ignoring federal laws and constitutional limitations.\n\nThat being said, I also think that the proper place for the National Guard and Coast Guard is here on home soil, acting in a national security (homeland security) role, and not overseas. \n\nIf there are not enough troops to do both functions, then the National Guard should be deployed exclusively at home, and we should pull back on overseas military actions that do not require our nation's attention. \n\nHowever, the regular army/military should not be deployed on home soil for enforcement, for reasons stated above. If we need those troops here because of personnel shortages, then they should be permanently transferred from the Army to the National Guard. But don't ignore the necessity of keeping the two forces distinct in their goals and mission.