Department of the State

Department of Defense

Department of Homeland Security

Responsibilities

·The conduct of the nation’s foreign affairs and diplomatic initiatives

·Coordinating conferences with foreign leaders

·Developing and debating treaties and other agreements with foreign governments

·Protecting the safety of the citizens of the U.S. traveling abroad

·Supplying military equipment

·Administering benefits and pay to personnel

·Providing information to the public and military

·Managing military education programs

·Trying to locate missing personnel or prisoners of war

·Raising funding for funerals and medals of honor,

·Fighting wars

·Humanitarian aid

·Peacekeeping

·Disaster relief,

·Homeland security

·Protecting the nation against terroristic attacks and violence

·Analyzing threats and intelligence

·Guarding the nation’s boarders and airports

·Protecting important national infrastructures,

·Coordinating the nation’s response to emergencies

Mission Statement

 ·“Advance freedom for the benefit of the American people and the international community by helping to build and sustain a more democratic, secure, and prosperous world composed of well-governed states that respond to the needs of their people, reduce widespread poverty, and act responsibly within the international system.”

·“To provide the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country.”

·“We will lead the unified national effort to secure America.” 

·“We will prevent and deter terrorist attacks and protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the Nation.”  

·“We will secure our national borders while welcoming lawful immigrants, visitors, and trade.”