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(4) CCDRs exercise combatant command (command authority) (COCOM) over assigned forces and are responsible to the President and SecDef for the preparedness of their commands and performance of assigned missions. The CJCS assists the President and SecDef in providing for the strategic direction of the Armed Forces. (3) The CJCS is the principal military advisor to the President, the NSC, and SecDef and functions under the authority, direction, and control of the President and SecDef. Through the Military Departments, the Service Chiefs, and applicable chains of command. Specifically assigned to the combatant commands (CCMDs) and administers this authority SecDef exercises control of and authority over those forces not SecDef provides authoritative direction and control over the Services through the Secretaries SecDef is the link between the President and the CCDRs, and provides direction and control of the CCDRs as they conduct military activities and operations. (2) SecDef is responsible to the President for creating, supporting, and employing military capabilities. (1) The President of the United States is responsible to the American people for national strategic direction.

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