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 | |
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United States Department of Defense | |
Abbreviation | ASD(M&C) |
Reports to | Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering |
Appointer | The president with Senate advice and consent |
Term length | Appointed |
Formation | July 24, 2023 |
First holder | Thomas J. Browning |
Salary | Executive Schedule |
Website | Official website |
List of assistant secretaries of defense for mission capabilities
editNo. | Assistant Secretary | Term | Ref. | |||
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Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | Term length | ||
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy | ||||||
- | Thomas J. Browning Acting | July 24, 2023 | January 20, 2025 | 1 year, 180 days | [2] | |
- | Marcia Holmes Acting | January 20, 2025 | Incumbent | 223 days | [3] |
References
edit- ^ "Marcia Holmes" (PDF).
- ^ "Thomas J. Browning".
- ^ "Marcia Holmes" (PDF).