J.C.S.
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Jones' basic concern is that the Chairman of the J.C.S. is a mere "adviser, moderator, implementer and integrating influence."
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At issue is whether the current structure of the J.C.S. really best serves the nation or merely protects the parochial interests of each service.
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"The Administration wants no boat-rockers in the new J.C.S.," said one civilian defense official.
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As for the Army, Chief of Staff Bernard Rogers made it clear that he did not want the J.C.S. chairmanship.
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Since any decisions the J.C.S. makes in its role of advising the Secretary of Defense must be unanimous, each member can wield a veto.
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The soldiers later moved back to the north of the line, the JCS added.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2025
This is particularly dangerous, as the main job of the JCS chairman is to provide the president with professional military judgment.
From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2025
They re-entered the zone hours later from the Sea of Japan, known in Korea as the East Sea, joined by the Russian warplanes, including TU-95 bombers and SU-35 fighter jets, the JCS said.
From Reuters ● Nov. 30, 2022
“It is for this reason that our military has taken a proportional response while declaring a decisive response,” JCS officials said in a statement.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 2, 2022
The President looked up at the JCS chairman.
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