The deputy chief of staff of the Army was a military position in the United States Army, operating from 1921 to 1948, that served as second-in-command to the chief of staff of the Army, the Army's most senior military officer. The deputy chief of staff of the Army was tasked with providing the chief of staff of the Army with policy review, budgetary direction, and administration of day-to-day operations, among other responsibilities. The office of the deputy chief of staff of the Army refers to both the office holder's position as well as their assigned staff.

In 1921, the deputy chief of staff of the Army replaced the executive assistant to the chief of staff of the Army. In turn, the deputy chief of staff was replaced by the vice chief of staff of the Army in 1948, which assumed responsibility for similar functions.

Duties The deputy chief of staff of the Army was second-in-command to the chief of staff of the Army. The deputy chief of staff was authorized to aid the chief of staff of the Army in providing high-level direction and guidance to the Army. The deputy chief of staff's specific responsibilities included reviewing existing policies and promulgating new ones. In addition, the deputy chief of staff also maintained responsibility for the oversight and approval of the Army's budgetary and legislative direction. The deputy chief of staff also determined guidance for the Army's organization and staffing, as well as administrative procedures for day-to-day operations.

The appointment of the deputy chief of staff was made by the United States secretary of war, based on the recommendation of the chief of staff of the Army. Generally, the deputy chief of staff was authorized to hold the rank of major general up until World War II, when the deputy became a lieutenant general, and later a full general.

History In September 1921, the deputy chief of staff of the Army was created to replace the executive assistant to the chief of staff of the Army.

In November 1948, the deputy chief of staff of the Army was replaced by the vice chief of staff of the Army.

List of office holders Individuals who served as deputy chief of staff of the Army included:

See also

Deputy chief of staff Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army

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