EO 14347
Restoring the United States Department of War
Government ReformNational Security
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Summary
This executive order authorizes the Secretary of Defense and Department of Defense to use "Department of War" and "Secretary of War" as secondary titles in official communications and contexts, while keeping existing statutory references unchanged. The order directs the Secretary to submit recommendations within 60 days on actions needed to permanently rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War through legislative and executive action.
Key Points
- 1The Secretary of Defense is authorized to use the secondary title "Secretary of War" in official correspondence, public communications, ceremonial contexts, and non-statutory documents.
- 2The Department of Defense may be referred to as the "Department of War" in the same contexts, with subordinate officials able to use corresponding titles such as "Deputy Secretary of War."
- 3All statutory references to the Department of Defense remain legally controlling until changed by law; this order does not alter legal or international obligations.
- 4The Secretary of War must notify Congress within 30 days of any offices or agencies using the secondary "Department of War" designation.
- 5Within 60 days, the Secretary of War must submit recommendations to the President on legislative and executive actions needed to permanently rename the department.
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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