Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities


The assistant secretary of defense for mission capabilities (ASD(MC)) is a position in the United States Department of Defense responsible for the overall supervision of mission capabilities. The officeholder is the principal advisor to the under secretary of defense for research and engineering.

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities
Flag of an assistant secretary of defense
since January 20, 2025[1]
United States Department of Defense
AbbreviationASD(M&C)
Reports toUnder Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
AppointerThe president
with Senate advice and consent
Term lengthAppointed
FormationJuly 24, 2023
First holderThomas J. Browning
SalaryExecutive Schedule
WebsiteOfficial website

List of assistant secretaries of defense for mission capabilities

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No. Assistant Secretary Term Ref.
Portrait Name Took office Left office Term length
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy
-Thomas J. Browning
Acting
July 24, 2023January 20, 20251 year, 180 days[2]
-Marcia Holmes
Acting
January 20, 2025Incumbent223 days[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Marcia Holmes" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Thomas J. Browning".
  3. ^ "Marcia Holmes" (PDF).