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By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Describe the organization of the U.S. national security structure
Describe the command structure of the US military
Describe the capabilities of the U.S. military
Lesson intent:
The intent of this lesson is for students to gain the foundational knowledge and understanding of how the military is organized and structured. Students should know why the Department of Defense (DoD) exists and how it is organized in addition to what each service contributes to the defense of our nation.
This lesson is derived from the requirements for National Military Capabilities found in CJCSI 1805.01C, Enlisted Professional Military Education Policy.
Student preparation:
Complete the Student Reading
Lesson Reference(s):
AFDP 3-0.1 Command and Control, 22 January 2025, Chapter 3, AFDP 3-0.1 Command & Control 22 Jan 2025 .
CJCSI 1805.01C, November 1, 2021, Enlisted Professional Military Education Policy
Joint Publication 1, Volume 1, Joint Warfighting, 27 Aug 2023.
Joint Publication 1, Volume 2, The Joint Force, June 19, 2020.
US Transportation Command official website, “About USTRANSCOM.”
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