Office Of The Under Secretary of Defense For Personnel & Readiness

Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel & Readiness

Personnel & Readiness

MISSION

We are on a mission to ensure a strong, adaptable, and ready force supported through exceptional policy, programs, and services.

Readiness

Overview

Mr. Jules (Jay) W. Hurst - Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of Defense
Personnel and Readiness

The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness (ASD(R)) serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness on all matters related to the readiness of the Total Force. The ASD(R) develops policies and plans, provides advice, and makes recommendations for readiness programs, reporting, and assessments to execute the National Defense Strategy.

Readiness Website

Force Readiness

Force Readiness oversees the preparedness of the Joint Force to meet mission requirements in line with national strategy.

Force Education and Training

Force Education and Training oversees the development of policies and plans for military training and education.

Force Safety and Occupational Health

Force Safety and Occupational Health (FSOH) oversees the Department’s strategic direction for force safety and occupational health risk mitigation, including program oversight, policy development, and trend analysis.

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