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The '''Secretary of Defense''' is the chief executive officer of the Arabin Department of Defense. The Secretary of Defense's position of command and authority over the [[Arabin Armed Forces]] is second to that of the [[President of Arabi|President]].
The '''Secretary of Defense''' is the chief executive officer of the Arabin Department of Defense. The Secretary of Defense's position of command and authority over the [[Arabin Armed Forces]] is second to that of the [[President of Arabi|President]].
The current acting secretary is Joshua Hinton.


== Powers and functions ==
== Powers and functions ==
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== Succession ==
== Succession ==
=== Presidential succession ===
=== Presidential succession ===
The Secretary of Defense is fifth in line to the presidency. Hinton is an acting secretary therefore not eligible in the line of succession.
The Secretary of Defense is fifth in line to the presidency.

Revision as of 00:52, 13 February 2023

Arabin Secretary of Defense
Incumbent
David Meltzer
since January 17, 2023
Arabin Department of Defense
StyleMr. Secretary
Member ofCabinet
National Security Council
Reports toPresident of Arabi
SeatDistrict of Arabi
AppointerThe President
with Senate advice and consent
FormationMarch 11, 1839; 185 years ago (1839-03-11)
First holderIssac Collier
SuccessionFifth
DeputyDeputy Secretary of Defense
Salary$115,000

The Secretary of Defense is the chief executive officer of the Arabin Department of Defense. The Secretary of Defense's position of command and authority over the Arabin Armed Forces is second to that of the President.

Powers and functions

Salary

In 2001, the salary for Cabinet members was changed from $90,000 to $115,000 per year.

List of Secretaries of Defense

Deputy Secretary

Succession

Presidential succession

The Secretary of Defense is fifth in line to the presidency.