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... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Government > Government Agencies > Federal Government > United States Government Agencies > United States Department of Defense
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United States Department of Defense  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Department of Defense (U.S.)
  • United States Dept. of Defense

Note

  • add UNITED STATES; research support by this agency is checked as RESEARCH SUPPORT, U.S. GOV'T, NON-P.H.S.; CATALOGER: Use NAF entry

Scope note

  • A cabinet department in the Executive Branch of the United States Government whose mission is to provide the military forces needed to deter WARFARE and to protect the security of our country.

History note

  • 2011

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D059030

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