United States Department of Defense
United States Department of Defense
The United States Department of Defense (DoD, USDOD or DOD) is an executive branch department of the federal government of the United States charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces. The DoD is the largest employer in the world, with over 1.3 million active-duty service members as of 2020.
Pronunciation
- United States Department of Defense: /juːˈnaɪ.tɪd ˈsteɪts dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt ɒv dɪˈfɛns/
Etymology
The term "Department of Defense" is derived from its mission to defend the United States and its interests. The term "United States" refers to the federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, and five territories.
Related Terms
- United States Armed Forces: The military forces of the United States of America. It consists of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.
- National Security: The security and defense of a nation state, including its citizens, economy, and institutions, which is regarded as a duty of government.
- Federal Government of the United States: The national government of the United States, a federal republic in North America, composed of 50 states, a federal district, and five territories.
See Also
- Secretary of Defense (United States): The leader and chief executive officer of the United States Department of Defense.
- Pentagon: The headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, located in Arlington County, Virginia.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on United States Department of Defense
- Wikipedia's article - United States Department of Defense
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