Joint Chiefs Of Staff (Noun)
Meaning
The executive agency that advises the President on military questions; composed of the chiefs of the United States Army and the United States Navy and the United States Air Force and the commandant of the United States Marine Corps.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The United States Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff often testify together before congressional committees.
- The Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman serves as the principal military adviser to the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council.
- Established in 1942, the Joint Chiefs of Staff provide strategic advice to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, and the President.
- Meetings with senior officials, foreign leaders, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff are a regular feature of the day for the Secretary of Defense during normal conditions.
- The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for a two-year term of office.