Who is listed as the Commander-in-Chief?

Who is listed as the Commander-in-Chief?

• A. The Honorable Barack Obama
• B. The Honorable Ray Mabus
• C. Admiral Jonathan Greenert, USN
• D. General James Amos, USMC

Answer: (A)

The Commander-in-Chief is the President, the civilian leader who has the ultimate authority over the armed forces. During this period, Barack Obama held the presidency, so he is listed as Commander-in-Chief. The others occupy different roles: the Secretary of the Navy runs the Navy’s civilian side; the Chief of Naval Operations (the admiral) leads the Navy’s officer corps; and the Commandant of the Marine Corps leads the Marine Corps. None of them hold the title of Commander-in-Chief, which is why the President is the correct listing.

The Commander-in-Chief is the President, the civilian leader who has the ultimate authority over the armed forces. During this period, Barack Obama held the presidency, so he is listed as Commander-in-Chief. The others occupy different roles: the Secretary of the Navy runs the Navy’s civilian side; the Chief of Naval Operations (the admiral) leads the Navy’s officer corps; and the Commandant of the Marine Corps leads the Marine Corps. None of them hold the title of Commander-in-Chief, which is why the President is the correct listing.