Fiscal Year 2008 Citizens' Report Summary of Performance and Financial Results
Abstract
The mission of the Department of Defense (DoD) is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country. Defending the Nation against its enemies is the first and most fundamental obligation of the federal government, and the primary mission of the Department of Defense. Since the creation of America s first army in 1775, the Department has evolved to become a global presence, with individuals stationed in more than 146 countries dedicated to defending the United States and its interests around the world. The Department embraces the core values of leadership, professionalism, and technical knowledge. Its employees are dedicated to duty, integrity, ethics, honor, courage, and commitment. Figure 1-1 presents the Department s structure. In peacetime, the Department fulfills that mission by anticipating threats and challenges to the Nation s security, and training and equipping the forces needed to deter aggression and advance U.S. interests around the globe. In times of war, the Department fulfills that mission by achieving victory over enemies who threaten our freedom and way of life.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 15, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA492442
Entities
Organizations
- Office Of The Under Secretary Of Defense