Defense Department (DOD)
The Department of Defense (DOD) provides the military forces needed to deter war, and to protect the security of the United States.
Agency profile
Core identity, hierarchy, and public contact details from the authoritative directory.
- Official name
- U.S. Department of Defense
- Display name
- Defense Department (DOD)
- Short name
- DOD
- Branch
- Executive
- Agency type
- cabinet department
- Main address
- 1400 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301-1400
Child agencies
Agencies nested under this record in the published hierarchy.
Air Force
The Air Force defends the United States in the air and space.
Army
The U.S. Army organizes, trains, and equips active duty and Reserve forces to preserve the peace, security, and defense of the United States.
Defense Agencies
Authoritative hierarchy entry from the U.S. Government Manual.
Navy
The Navy's primary mission is to defend the United States.
Known names and aliases
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Official links
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1400 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301-1400
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