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Leadership

Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

Amanda Dory

Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

HON Cara Abercrombie

Amanda Dory

HON Cara Abercrombie

Meet the Team

Our Policy team is comprised by some of the nation's top civilian defense and military leaders, working hard for the American people every day.

Our Mission

The mission of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy is to consistently provide responsive, forward-thinking, and insightful policy advice and support to the Secretary of Defense, and the Department of Defense, in alignment with national security objectives.