Assignment of Functions Relating to Certain Appointments, Promotions, and Commissions in the Armed Forces
Assigns Military Appointment and Promotion Authority to Defense and Homeland Security Secretaries
What it does
The order directs the Defense and Homeland Security Secretaries to perform the President's appointment and promotion functions for the armed forces under specified statutes.
Real-world impact
- Shifts presidential appointment and promotion responsibilities to Defense and Homeland Security leaders.
- Applies to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as part of the Navy.
- Allows Secretaries to delegate these duties to Senate-confirmed civilian officers, with specified exceptions.
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Summary
This order assigns certain presidential duties over military appointments, promotions, and commissions to the Secretary of Defense and, for the Coast Guard when it is not operating as part of the Navy, to the Secretary of Homeland Security. It lists specific legal provisions under which those officials will act.
The order allows those Secretaries to reassign these functions to civilian officers who were appointed with Senate confirmation, but it sets exceptions for certain high-rank approvals. It also states it does not limit the President's constitutional authority. The order takes effect October 1, 2004.
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