US Department of Defense - The People

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The Department of Defense is a sprawling organization with nearly 3 million people - but who actually runs it?

In this video, we break down the two major groups within the DOD workforce: uniformed military personnel and civilian employees. You’ll learn how military ranks work, the difference between enlisted, officers, and warrant officers, and how civilian leadership—including the President—ultimately holds command. We also explain how political appointees and career staff shape decision-making across the organization.

Watch our other video:    • US Department of Defense - Introduction  

Key Sections:
00:19 - Military vs. Civilian Roles
00:54 - Military Roles: Enlisted, Commissioned Officers & Warrant Officers
03:20 - Civilians Roles: Political Appointees vs. Career Service Staff

📚 This video is an excerpt from the Department of Defense Primer, meticulously curated by the digital e-learning content provider, Primerli. The full module, comprising 8 bite-sized videos and quick quizzes, is tailored to empower professionals to understand the DOD in under an hour.

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