Structure, politics, and influence -- The Chairman and jointness -- The origins of norms for the Joint Chiefs of Staff -- Creating a stronger Chairman -- Leaving the Cold War behind -- Transformation -- Sequestration -- The Chairman, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and civil-military…
"The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)-a senior group of officers who lead the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps-is perhaps the most influential military figure in the United States. The chairman is the primary military advisor to the president and is often the p…
"The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)-a senior group of officers who lead the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps-is perhaps the most influential military figure in the United States. The chairman is the primary military advisor to the president and is often the p…