Department of the Army
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Department of the Army:
A part of the U.S. Department of Defense, headed by an official of Assistant Secretary of Defense rank, who carries out civilian control on the U.S. Army in matters related to budget, preparation, policy, and readiness; like the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army, not part of the general operational chain of command
