On the recordSeptember 13, 2011
So it would be your view that the Secretary of Defense has the authority under the legislative umbrella to declare that to be a four star?
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congress.govSo it would be your view that the Secretary of Defense has the authority under the legislative umbrella to declare that to be a four star?
Senator Webb questions the Secretary of Defense's authority regarding military ranks.
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