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Secretary of Defense

Photograph of Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense

Robert M. Gates

The Secretary of Defense is the principal defense policy adviser to the President and is responsible for the formulation of general defense policy and policy related to all matters of direct concern to the Department of Defense, and for the execution of approved policy. Under the direction of the President, the Secretary exercises authority, direction and control over the Department of Defense. The Secretary of Defense is a member of the President's Cabinet and of the National Security Council.

Deputy Secretary of Defense

Photograph of William J. Lynn, Deputy Secretary of Defense

William J. Lynn, III

The Deputy Secretary of Defense is delegated full power and authority to act for the Secretary of Defense and exercise the powers of the Secretary on any and all matters for which the Secretary is authorized to act pursuant to law.

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