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Who is the principal military advisor to the President the National Security Council NSC and the Secdef?

Who is the principal military advisor to the President the National Security Council NSC and the Secdef?

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the principal military advisor to the president and the secretary of defense. The vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the next highest ranking military leader.

Who is in charge of the National Security Council?

President
Membership

Structure of the United States National Security Council
Chairman President
Statutory attendees Vice President Secretary of State Secretary of Defense Secretary of Energy Secretary of the Treasury
Military Advisor (and regular attendee) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Who serves as the military advisor to the NSC?

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the military advisor to the Council, and the Director of National Intelligence is the intelligence advisor. Counsel to the President and the Legal Advisor to the NSC are invited to attend every NSC meeting.

Who is the president’s military advisor?

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the nation’s highest-ranking military officer and the principal military advisor to the president, the secretary of defense and the National Security Council.

Who are the current Joint Chiefs?

Joint Chiefs of Staff
Chairman GEN Mark A. Milley, USA
Vice Chairman Gen John E. Hyten, USAF
Number of members Eight
Administration

Who is the highest ranking general today?

General Mark A. Milley is the 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer, and the principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense, and National Security Council.

Does the Homeland Security Council still exist?

Congress subsequently codified the HSC in the Homeland Security Act of 2002, charging it with advising the President on homeland security matters. The HSC and NSC continue to exist by statute as independent councils of leadership advising the president.

Who is current National Security Advisor of India?

National Security Advisor (India)

National Security Advisor of India
Incumbent Ajit Doval, KC
National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS)
Abbreviation NSA
Member of Defence Planning Committee (Chairperson) Strategic Policy Group (Chairperson) National Security Council (Secretary)

Who is the highest-ranking military officer?

GeneralMark A. Milley
General Mark A. Milley is the 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer, and the principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense, and National Security Council.

Does President appoint Joint Chiefs of Staff?

—(1) There is a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from the officers of the regular components of the armed forces.

Who are the current Joint Chiefs of Staff 2020?

Current members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Position Confirmed Name
Chief of Staff of the Air Force Jun. 9, 2020 General Charles Q. Brown Jr.
Chief of Space Operations Jun. 27, 2019 General John W. Raymond
Chief of the National Guard Bureau Jul. 20, 2020 General Daniel R. Hokanson