Executive Order 12908

Order of Succession of Officers To Act as Secretary of the Army

Ordered by William J. Clinton on April 22, 1994

Summary

Establishes clear line of succession for the Secretary of the Army in case of death, resignation, permanent disability, temporary absence, or temporary disability. Specifies Under Secretary, Assistant Secretaries, General Counsel, and Chief of Staff as successors, in defined order. Clarifies temporary nature of succession appointments.

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