the United States Government, United States Code — Title 50, Chapter 15…
“ In enacting this legislation, [1] it is the intent of Congress to provide a comprehensive program for the future security of the United States; to provide for the establishment of integrated policies and procedures for the departments, agencies, and functions of the Government relating to the national security; to provide a Department of Defense, including the three military Departments of the Army, the Navy (including naval aviation and the United States Marine Corps) , and the Air Force under the direction, authority, and control of the Secretary of Defense ”
