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H.R. 2165 (99th)

Joint Chiefs of Staff Reorganization Act of 1985

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22 April 1985

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Clean Bill H.R.3622 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

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Joint Chiefs of Staff Reorganization Act of 1985 - Establishes the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after the Secretary of Defense in the national military chain of command. Provides that orders to combatant commands shall be issued by the President or the Secretary through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Provides that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall be the principal military advisor to the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council. Allows any member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to submit any opinion in disagreement with the military advice of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Establishes the position of Deputy Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Specifies the duties and responsibilities of such Deputy Chairman. Makes the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff a member of the National Security Council.

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