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Military unit
Central Defense Command (CDC) was a command formation of the United States Army during World War II. The CDC was established on 17 March 1941, and was
Central_Defense_Command
Unified combatant command of the U.S. Armed Forces responsible for the Middle East
United States Central Command (USCENTCOM or CENTCOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the United States Department of Defense. It was established
United_States_Central_Command
Military unit
Eastern Defense Command Central Defense Command Southern Defense Command Alaska Defense Command Antiaircraft Command (United States) Caribbean Defense Command
Western_Defense_Command
Bi-national military alliance
North American Aerospace Defense Command (commonly abbreviated to NORAD /ˈnɔːræd/ NΟR-ad; French: Commandement de la défense aérospatiale de l'Amérique
NORAD
Military unit
Eastern Defense Command was first established as the Northeast Defense Command on 17 March 1941 as one of four U.S. Army continental defense commands to plan
Eastern_Defense_Command
Regional command of the Israel Defense Forces
The Central Command (Hebrew: פיקוד מרכז, Pikud Merkaz), often abbreviated to Pakmaz (פקמ"ז), is a regional command of the Israel Defense Forces. It is
Central_Command_(Israel)
Military unit
Western Defense Command Eastern Defense Command Central Defense Command Southern Defense Command Caribbean Defense Command Newfoundland Base Command Greenland
Alaska_Defense_Command
Former U.S. Air Force major command
Aerospace Defense Command was a major command of the United States Air Force, responsible for air defense of the continental United States. It was activated
Aerospace_Defense_Command
Command responsible for South American area
States Department of Defense. It is responsible for providing contingency planning, operations, and security cooperation for Central and South America,
United States Southern Command
United_States_Southern_Command
United States Department of Defense command
combatant command, also referred to as a combatant command (CCMD), is a joint military command of the United States Department of Defense that is composed
Unified_combatant_command
Military unit
Defense Command Central Defense Command Eastern Defense Command Alaska Defense Command Antiaircraft Command (United States) Caribbean Defense Command
Southern_Defense_Command
Armed Forces responsible for cyberwarfare
United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). It unifies the
United_States_Cyber_Command
Military command
The General Defense Command (防衛総司令部, Bōei Soshireibu) was a headquarters organization and general army of the Imperial Japanese Army, established to control
General_Defense_Command
Combatant command for Africa
Africa Command (USAFRICOM, U.S. AFRICOM, and AFRICOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the United States Department of Defense, headquartered
United_States_Africa_Command
Sub-unified command of the US armed forces
The United States Taiwan Defense Command (USTDC; Chinese: 美軍協防台灣司令部) was a sub-unified command of the United States Armed Forces operating in Taiwan from
United States Taiwan Defense Command
United_States_Taiwan_Defense_Command
Former US military formation
Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) was a unified combatant command of the United States Department of Defense, tasked with air defense for the continental
Continental Air Defense Command
Continental_Air_Defense_Command
American admiral (born 1967)
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that Cooper was President Donald Trump's nominee for commander of the United States Central Command. When Cooper
Brad_Cooper_(admiral)
List of military components of the U.S. Defense Department
The chain of command of the U.S. Department of Defense leads from the president (as commander-in-chief) through the secretary of defense down to the newest
List of components of the U.S. Department of Defense
List_of_components_of_the_U.S._Department_of_Defense
American anti-aircraft army command
had established four defense commands for both antiaircraft and coastal defense: Northeastern (later Eastern), Southern, Central and Western. Alaska was
Antiaircraft Command (United States)
Antiaircraft_Command_(United_States)
North Korean military command
The Pyongyang Defence Command (Korean: 평양방위사령부), also known as the Pyongyang Defense Corps is a military area and corps of the Korean People's Army based
Pyongyang_Defense_Command
American general during World War II (1883–1963)
defeats of World War II, for which he was relieved of his command. He was in command of the Central Task Force landings during Operation Torch in North Africa
Lloyd_Fredendall
U.S. Armed Forces unified command
United States Armed Forces. The command is part of the Department of Defense and is the only unified combatant command created by an Act of Congress. USSOCOM
United States Special Operations Command
United_States_Special_Operations_Command
Head of the US Department of Defense
the orders of the president, the secretary of defense is in the chain of command and exercises command and control, for both operational and administrative
United States Secretary of Defense
United_States_Secretary_of_Defense
United States military command structure
States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM or STRATCOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands in the United States Department of Defense. Headquartered
United States Strategic Command
United_States_Strategic_Command
Executive department of the US federal government
the secretary of defense concerning these subordinate military departments. It more clearly defined the operational chain of command over U.S. military
United States Department of Defense
United_States_Department_of_Defense
Army branch of the Japanese armed forces
Force Materiel Control Command. This organization will serve as the central hub for logistics within the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. Regional depots
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Japan_Ground_Self-Defense_Force
NATO command
number of NATO Military Command Structure headquarters. The command traces its history to Headquarters, Allied Forces Central Europe (AFCENT), which was
Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum
Allied_Joint_Force_Command_Brunssum
American military officer (born 1950)
the 26th United States secretary of defense from 2017 to 2019. A retired Marine Corps four-star general, he commanded forces in the Gulf War, the War in
Jim_Mattis
People's Republic of China political bodies governing the military
National Defense, it exists solely for liaison with foreign militaries and does not have command authority. There are two separate commissions; the Central Military
Central Military Commission (China)
Central_Military_Commission_(China)
U.S. Army direct reporting unit
in support of United States Army Central, U.S. Central Command, U.S. Southern Command, and other theater Army commands. 704th Military Intelligence Brigade
United States Army Intelligence and Security Command
United_States_Army_Intelligence_and_Security_Command
Unified combatant command of the US Armed Forces
States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the United States Department of Defense. The command is tasked with
United States Northern Command
United_States_Northern_Command
United States Department of Defense government agency
The Central Security Service (CSS) is a combat support agency of the United States Department of Defense which was established in 1972 to integrate the
Central_Security_Service
Johnson". Defense Health Agency. Retrieved 2 March 2025. "Command Senior Enlisted Leader, DCDC/DISA". Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command. Retrieved
List of active duty United States senior enlisted leaders and advisors
List_of_active_duty_United_States_senior_enlisted_leaders_and_advisors
US joint military command
languages 5 of 7 collective defense treaties In the Pacific Region, instead of NORAD, the United States Indo-Pacific Command must make the decision that
United States Indo-Pacific Command
United_States_Indo-Pacific_Command
Military region of China
‹See RfD› The Central Theater Command is one of the five theater commands of the People's Liberation Army of China. Founded on 1 February 2016, its predecessors
Central_Theater_Command
commanding general of U.S. Army Futures Command in 2022. Despite receiving recommendations from several top defense officials, his candidacy was rejected
List of active duty United States four-star officers
List_of_active_duty_United_States_four-star_officers
Military unit
The 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command (263 AMDC) is an air defense artillery command of the United States Army, South Carolina Army National Guard
263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command
263rd_Army_Air_and_Missile_Defense_Command
U.S. Navy admiral
10, 2022 to September 26, 2025. On orders from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and under Bradley's command, on September 2, 2025, SEAL Team 6, an element
Frank_M._Bradley
Active duty US three-star military officers
"Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense 2024" (PDF). U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Retrieved 21 February 2025
List of active duty United States three-star officers
List_of_active_duty_United_States_three-star_officers
US DoD division
Topographic Command (USATC) on September 1, 1968, and continued as an independent organization until 1972, when it was merged into the new Defense Mapping
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
National_Geospatial-Intelligence_Agency
US Air Force numbered air force
Force Service Component of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), a joint Department of Defense combatant command responsible for U.S. security interests
Ninth_Air_Force
Chinese government ministry
National Defense. The Ministry was established in 1954. Unlike in other countries, the Ministry of National Defense does not have operational command over
Ministry of National Defense (China)
Ministry_of_National_Defense_(China)
1630–1897 Korean military unit
and Royal Defense Command were responsible for defending the outskirts of the capital, with Bukhansanseong and Namhansanseong as their central strongholds
Five_Army_Camps
Combat support agency in the United States Department of Defense
established the Defense Contract Management Command (DCMC), absorbing its Defense Contract Administration Services into the new command. The military services
Defense_Logistics_Agency
American general (born 1968)
United States Central Command, led plans for the U.S. military to strike at Iranian nuclear sites in 2025. He appeared with secretary of defense Pete Hegseth
Dan_Caine
Service component command of the United States Navy
United States Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) is the United States Navy element of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM). Its area of responsibility
United States Naval Forces Central Command
United_States_Naval_Forces_Central_Command
1596–1884 Korean military organization
The Royal Defense Command (Korean: 수어청; Hanja: 守禦廳) was established during the late period of the Joseon Dynasty in 1626 (the 4th year of King Injo's
Royal_Defense_Command
Regional command of the Israel Defense Forces
The Home Front Command (Hebrew: פיקוד העורף, Pikud HaOref, also referred to by the Hebrew-language acronym Pakar) is an Israel Defense Forces military
Home_Front_Command
U.S. Air Force general (born 1971)
S. Central Command. "Department Of Defense Off-Camera Press Briefing By Major General Alexus Grynkewich". www.war.gov. U.S. Department of Defense. 23
Alexus_Grynkewich
Espionage arm of the US Defense Intelligence Agency
and works with the Central Intelligence Agency's Directorate of Operations and the U.S. military's Joint Special Operations Command. DCS consists of about
Defense_Clandestine_Service
U.S. military unified combatant command
operating an airborne command post, Operation Silk Purse. During the 1961 Berlin Crisis, on 25 August 1961, the Department of Defense announced 148,000 reserve
United States European Command
United_States_European_Command
American admiral (born 1968)
Central Command from 2022 to 2025, commander of Carrier Strike Group 8 from 2021 to 2022, and deputy commander of United States Naval Forces Central Command
Curt_Renshaw
US Department of Defense combat support agency
president, secretary of defense, the Department of Defense, the combatant commands, and any individual or system contributing to the defense of the United States
Defense Information Systems Agency
Defense_Information_Systems_Agency
United States Air Force general
Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command since 5 February 2024. He most recently served as the deputy commander of United States Central Command
Gregory_Guillot
Army service component command of the United States Army
Command which serves as the Army component for United States Indo-Pacific Command. It may also serve as a Joint Task Force headquarters. The command has
United_States_Army_Pacific
US AI military intelligence program
Algorithmic Warfare Cross Functional Team) is a United States Department of Defense initiative launched in 2017 to accelerate the adoption of machine learning
Project_Maven
Air warfare branch of Japan's armed forces
F-2A/B T-4) Central Air Command Support Squadron (Iruma Air Base T-4, U-4) Central Aircraft Control & Warning Wing [ja] Central Air Defense Missile Group [ja]
Japan_Air_Self-Defense_Force
American general (born 1953)
military in 2016, Austin served as the 12th commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM), beginning in March 2013. Prior to that he served as the
Lloyd_Austin
American general
2025). "INDOPAC's Rudd said to be Trump's pick for US Cyber Command chief". Breaking Defense. Retrieved 17 December 2025. Zengerle, Patricia (10 March 2026)
Joshua_Rudd
Military department for the Army, U.S. Department of Defense
otherwise directed to the operational command of the commanders of the Combatant Commands. Only the secretary of defense (and the president) has the authority
United States Department of the Army
United_States_Department_of_the_Army
Unified combatant command of the United States Armed Forces
United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is one of the eleven unified commands of the United States Department of Defense. In both times of peace
United States Transportation Command
United_States_Transportation_Command
Unified combatant commands, U.S. elements of multinational commands (such as NATO and NORAD), as well as non-combat agencies such as the Defense Intelligence
Organizational structure of the United States Department of Defense
Organizational_structure_of_the_United_States_Department_of_Defense
Theater Army of the U.S. Army
Division and the 32d Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC), personnel from the Theater Support Command (TSC), Air Support Operations Center (ASOC)
United_States_Army_Central
Land service branch of the U.S. military
establishes Army Cyber Command". army.mil. Retrieved 28 June 2016. "About the Command – United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command". smdc.army.mil
United_States_Army
Supreme command of the Israel Defense Forces
ICT and Cyber Defense Directorate – Aluf Aviad Dagan Commander of the Northern Command – Aluf Rafi Milo Commander of the Central Command – Aluf Avi Bluth
General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces
General_Staff_of_the_Israel_Defense_Forces
U.S. Air Force general
commander of the United States Cyber Command, director of the National Security Agency, and chief of the Central Security Service from 2024 to 2025. He
Timothy_D._Haugh
Israeli military unit
Formation), is an elite division of the Israel Defense Forces. It is subordinate to the Central Command. In October 2024 it took part in a ground operation
98th_Paratroopers_Division
team defense, and security. 4 soldiers. First United States Army, US Army Western Hemisphere Command Third United States Army, US Army Central Fifth
Structure of the United States Army
Structure_of_the_United_States_Army
Command of the United States Army
Anticipating full operating capability by summer 2026, the command will oversee local operations, defense of the US southern border, natural disaster response
United States Army Western Hemisphere Command
United_States_Army_Western_Hemisphere_Command
State Council position in China
governance of the CMC, putting the Ministry of National Defense out of the chain of command, the minister is significantly less powerful than his counterparts
Minister of National Defense (China)
Minister_of_National_Defense_(China)
Former U.S. Army command dedicated to anti-aircraft warfare
Army Air Defense Command, previously Army Anti-Aircraft Command, was a major command of the United States Army which existed from 1957 to 1974. The ARAACOM
Army Air Defense Command (United States)
Army_Air_Defense_Command_(United_States)
American general (born 1967)
Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Master's of Military Art and Science in Strategic Studies from the Command and General Staff College
Christopher_LaNeve
US Air Force general (born 1962)
Department of Defense. Retrieved 10 March 2021. "GENERAL CHARLES Q. BROWN, JR". www.af.mil. Retrieved 10 March 2021. "Pentagon taps Central Command deputy to
Charles_Q._Brown_Jr.
List of US Army major generals
Benjamin (9 December 2024). "Maj. Gen. Dixon assumes command of Joint Task Force North". Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. Fort Bliss,
List of active duty United States Army major generals
List_of_active_duty_United_States_Army_major_generals
US Air Force General
operations, U.S. Central Command, MacDill AFB, Fla. August 2016 – August 2018, commander, Alaskan Region, North American Aerospace Defense Command; commander
Kenneth_S._Wilsbach
Military unit
The 7th Regional Community Defense Group, Army Reserve Command; is a line unit of the Philippine Army Reserve Command. It was created for the sole purpose
7th Regional Community Defense Group
7th_Regional_Community_Defense_Group
Agency in the U.S. Department of Defense
Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC or CID) United States Marine Corps Criminal Investigation Division (USMCCID or CID) "Defense Counterintelligence
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Defense_Counterintelligence_and_Security_Agency
Former NATO command
Central Europe (AAFCE) was the NATO command tasked with air and air defense operations in NATOs Allied Forces Central Europe (AFCENT) area of command
Allied Air Forces Central Europe
Allied_Air_Forces_Central_Europe
US Army general (born 1954)
retired United States Army general best known for his command of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) from 2003 to 2008 during which his organization
Stanley_A._McChrystal
Combined military forces of the United States
Missile Defense Command, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, and
United_States_Armed_Forces
Brazilian air and space command
activities. The central body also controls communications and command and control systems and can then direct active aerospace defenses (interceptor aircraft
Aerospace_Operations_Command
Philippine Military's unified branch command for Visayas Islands
the defense of these areas against external aggression, as well as combating terrorism and insurgency. It was formerly known as the Central Command (CENTCOM)
AFP_Visayas_Command
U.S. Space Force chief of space operations
multi-domain command and control effort. He was also the first non-flying officer to serve as deputy commander of the United States Air Forces Central Command. He
B._Chance_Saltzman
Part of the Tunisia Campaign of World War II
Fredendall was relieved by Eisenhower and sent to the U.S. to lead the Central Defense Command, responsible for forces in the midwestern states. Training programs
Battle_of_Kasserine_Pass
17th Sergeant Major of the US Army
Command (USASOC), he served as a Delta Force operator and as USASOC’s operations (G3) sergeant major with tours in the United States Central Command and
Michael_Weimer
Combat support agency of the U.S. Department of Defense
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is a joint, integrated combat support agency that enables the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force medical services
Defense_Health_Agency
Former US Army military districts
formed Eastern, Central, Southern, and Western Defense Commands, which overlaid the existing Corps Areas under a new Continental Defense Organization. The
Corps_area
Military unit
The Central Air Defense Force (CADF) is an inactive United States Air Force organization. Its last assignment was with Air Defense Command being stationed
Central_Air_Defense_Force
Military command regions of China
command (战区) is a joint military command of the People's Liberation Army of China, subordinated to the Central Military Commission. Theater commands are
Theater_command
Retired American general (b. 1966)
retired American general who served as the commander of United States Central Command from 2022 to 2025. He presided over the response to attacks on U.S
Michael_Kurilla
U.S. Army general
United States Space Command. A career air defense artillery officer, he previously commanded the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. Morrissey is the
Michael_T._Morrissey
Military unit
High Command. On February 17, 1945, by a resolution of the State Defense Committee, the following composition of the Stavka of the Supreme High Command was
Stavka of the Supreme High Command
Stavka_of_the_Supreme_High_Command
Agency in the US federal government
to $10 million for defense contracts entered into after June 30, 2026. The Aircraft Integrated Maintenance Operations (AIMO) Command is part of DMCA, and
Defense Contract Management Agency
Defense_Contract_Management_Agency
U.S. DoD combat support agency
the traditional chain of command, instead answering to the secretary of defense directly through the under secretary of defense for intelligence. Around
Defense_Intelligence_Agency
American admiral (b. 1964)
operations at the United States Central Command from 2018 to 2020. Paparo served as the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, the U.S. Fifth Fleet, and
Samuel_Paparo
Air warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Deactivation of Air Defense Wing, 1AD, 2AD & 3AD; Reactivation of ADC and Tactical Operations Command; and Activation of Air Mobility Command". paf.mil.ph.
Philippine_Air_Force
U.S. Navy admiral
2021 to 2023. Wikoff served as the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. Fifth Fleet, and Combined Maritime Forces from 2024 to 2025,
George_Wikoff
Senior-most US military leaders
operational command authority, either individually or collectively, as the chain of command goes from the president to the secretary of defense, and from
Joint_Chiefs_of_Staff
United States Army Special Operations unit
mission that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the National Security Agency (NSA), and United States Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) were
Intelligence_Support_Activity
Sub-unified command of the U.S. Central Command
The Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) is a sub-unified command of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). It is responsible for planning special
Special Operations Command Central
Special_Operations_Command_Central
CENTRAL DEFENSE-COMMAND
CENTRAL DEFENSE-COMMAND
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Cantrell.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Protector, Defendant, Central
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly central England)
English (mainly central England) : patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Thomas.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Central
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Tamil, Traditional
Central
Boy/Male
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sindhi, Telugu
Of Variegated Colour
Girl/Female
American, Australian, French, Greek
Mountain of Zeus; Feminine of Dennis; Follower of Dionysius
Surname or Lastname
English (southeastern and central)
English (southeastern and central) : topographic name for someone who lived by some oak trees, from misdivision of Middle English atten okes ‘at the oaks’ (see Nock).
Girl/Female
American, British, English
From Devonshire
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly central and northern), Scottish, and Irish
English (chiefly central and northern), Scottish, and Irish : variant of Hanley.
Girl/Female
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit
Central; Centre of Body; An Ancient King
Surname or Lastname
English (central western England)
English (central western England) : from the Middle English personal name Huwelet, Huwelot, Hughelot, a double diminutive of Hugh formed with the diminutive suffixes -el + -et and -ot. The surname is also established in Ireland.
Boy/Male
Australian, German
Fighting Defender; Defense Army
Girl/Female
Spanish
Religious holiday.
Surname or Lastname
English (central and northern)
English (central and northern) : nickname for a gentle or timid person, from Middle English, Old English hind ‘female deer’.English and Scottish : variant of Hine ‘servant’, with excrescent -d.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Of variegated color
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly central and southeastern England)
English (mainly central and southeastern England) : patronymic from a personal name (see Hawk 1), or a variant of Hawk 2.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly central)
English (mainly central) : topographic name for someone who lived where holly trees grew, from Middle English holi(n)s, plural of holin, holi(e) (Old English hole(g)n).
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Protector; Central; Defendant
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Central
CENTRAL DEFENSE-COMMAND
CENTRAL DEFENSE-COMMAND
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Good Fortune
Girl/Female
Christian, German, Indian
Noble; Good Cheer; Gracious; Kind
Boy/Male
Tamil
Intake of a sip of water before a Yagya, Puja
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Beautiful
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
One Beauteous Form
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Hasan Like; Hasan was the Name of the Prophet Muhammad's Grandson from his Daughter Fatima
Girl/Female
Norse
Firm helper.
Girl/Female
French American Biblical Greek
One who brings victory.
Girl/Female
Spanish
Present.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Queen of Fame
CENTRAL DEFENSE-COMMAND
CENTRAL DEFENSE-COMMAND
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n.
Instruments or weapons of offense or defense.
pl.
of Centrum
n.
A movement of offense or defense in boxing.
a.
Affording defense; defensive.
v. t.
To furnish with defenses; to fortify.
n.
That which defends; a safeguard.
n.
A defender.
n.
One who is defended.
a.
In a state or posture of defense.
a.
Serving to defend or protect; proper for defense; opposed to offensive; as, defensive armor.
n.
Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
n.
Alt. of Defence
n.
Defender.
n.
The central, or one of the central, bones of the carpus or or tarsus. In the tarsus of man it is represented by the navicular.
a.
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.
n. & v. t.
See Defense.
n.
Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc.
n.
Alt. of Centrale
imp. & p. p.
of Defend
n.
See Self-defense.