CJCS
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
CJCS stands for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Senior uniformed officer of the US armed forces and principal military adviser to the president, secretary of defense and National Security Council. The chairman does not command combat forces but transmits orders and leads the Joint Staff.
Example: The CJCS told reporters the strikes had degraded the group's air defenses.
Usage notes
The position was created in 1949, and Gen. Omar Bradley was the first chairman. The Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986 strengthened the chairman's advisory role. The chairman serves a four-year term, normally rotating among the services, and is supported by the vice chairman (VCJCS).
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