Acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller (Chris Miller) announced on Wednesday that the US Special Operations Command has enjoyed equal status in the service for the first time in history.
Miller said during a surprise visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina: "I am here today to announce that I have instructed the civilian leadership of special operations to report directly to me, rather than through the current bureaucratic channels. This is a historic step. The authorization and instructions of Congress are finally determined, and for the first time, the Special Operations Command will be on an equal footing with the service.” Z2z
Pentagon spokesperson Naval Commander Candice-Trech Always report to the Deputy Minister of Defense in charge of policy. Tresch said that now, the assistant secretary of defense responsible for special operations and low-intensity conflicts will report directly to Miller, and he will also enter the administrative command system of the US Special Operations Command. Miller’s announcement means that the Department of Defense has expanded the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for special operations and low-intensity conflicts, which was authorized by Congress in December 2016. Miller said on Wednesday that now that these reforms have been implemented, they will simplify the flow of information and allow defense officials to better support service personnel.
Previously, the position was temporarily held by four other officials, including Miller, who served as the Pentagon’s top civilian leader in charge of special operations for less than two months this year. After a series of high-level Pentagon resignations on November 10, Cohen Vatnik is currently filling this position, and he has also been dubbed the acting deputy secretary of intelligence and security of the Department of Defense.
Cohen-Vatnik said at Fort Bragg on Wednesday: "Today, the Department of Defense has begun to formally determine the basic role of US special operations in national defense and foreign policy that we have known for a long time. According to the authorization and instructions of Congress, special operations forces Raised to the same level as the military department. When we promulgated these reforms, we followed the vision of President John F. Kennedy, who predicted the rise of special operations 60 years ago. "Z2z
Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller has a wealth of Special operations experience, served as the company commander of the Army Special Forces under the then Colonel John Mulholland in Operation Enduring Freedom. He also served twice in Iraq. Before serving as Minister, he was in charge of special missions and the Ministry of Defense for combating terrorism. Deputy Minister. "For the rest of my career, I am equally committed to defeating terrorists and those who help harbor them." Miller said. Z2z
Miller has acted vigorously after taking office and issued a warning just two days ago, “The U.S. military can destroy all warships, armed fishing boats, and submarines within 72 hours.” Z2z
Miller said today: We execute At the same time as the President’s order, we also recognize that the transition and battle are full of risks and unexpected challenges and opportunities. "Z2z
Miller emphasized: Today’s reforms are directly in line with our three priorities, as outlined in my message to the troops on Monday. Z2z
First, end the current war in a responsible manner and ensure the protection of our citizens. Security;
second, continue to implement the national defense strategy, emphasizing the transformation of the Ministry of National Defense for competition among major powers;
third, accelerate the activities of the Ministry of National Defense, and contribute to our entire government’s efforts to combat transnational threats.
"Today, at Trump With the strong support of the President, we are forging the next chapter in the history of American special operations forces and formally carrying out a watershed reform. "Z2z
" This is a critical moment when we end our country's longest conflict in a responsible manner and prepare our special operations forces for this new era of great power competition. ”Z2z
