U.S. Department of the Army
Born in 1947
The Department of the Army is a military department within the U.S. Department of Defense.
It oversees the United States Army and is led by the Secretary of the Army, a civilian appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
The Chief of Staff of the Army is the highest-ranking military officer in the department.
Originally formed as the Department of War in 1789, it was renamed in 1947 following the National Security Act.
The department has the authority to conduct its affairs and prescribe regulations, subject to legal limits and directions from the Secretary of Defense and the President.
It plays a crucial role in organizing and managing the U.S. Army's operations and personnel.
