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READINESS

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OVERVIEW

The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness is responsible for advising the Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary of Defense, and Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) on key military readiness, training, education, safety, and occupational health issues.

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FR

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

FE&T

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

FSOH

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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