Chain of Command: U.S. Military - Video Notes

Vocabulary flashcards covering key positions and incumbents listed in the video notes.

President of the United States

The Honorable Donald J Trump; head of state and Commander in Chief of the U.S. armed forces.

Secretary of Defense

The Honorable Pete Hegseth; civilian head of the Department of Defense and principal defense policy advisor to the President.

Secretary of the Air Force

The Honorable Dr. Troy E. Meink; civilian leader of the U.S. Air Force responsible for organization, training, and equipping.

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

General Dan Caine; senior military officer and principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense, and National Security Council.

Chief of Staff of the Air Force

General David W. Allvin; senior uniformed officer responsible for the organization and readiness of the Air Force.

Chief of Space Operations

General B. Chance Saltzman; senior Space Force officer overseeing space operations.

Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Commander

Lt. General Brian S. Robinson; commander responsible for recruitment, training, and education of Air Force personnel.

Air Ascensions Center Commander

Brigadier General Jeffrey W. Nelson; commander of the Air Ascensions Center.

Holm Center Commander

Brigadier General Joseph L. Sheffield; commander of the Holm Center, overseeing AFROTC programs and officer accessions.

Air Force ROTC Commander

Colonel Eugene A. Moore III; commander of the Air Force ROTC program.

Air Force ROTC Southeast Regional Commander

Colonel Michael King; Southeast regional commander within AFROTC.

Det 800 Commander

Lt. Col. Damien T. Johnson; commander of Detachment 800.