What is the Army's Senior Officer?

• A. Chief of Staff of the US Army
• B. Secretary of the Army
• C. Commanding General of the Army
• D. Chief of Naval Operations

Answer: (A)

The Army’s senior officer is the Chief of Staff of the United States Army. This role is the highest-ranking uniformed officer in the Army, usually a four-star general, who leads the Army, oversees readiness and doctrine, and advises the Secretary of the Army and the President. The Secretary of the Army is a civilian who heads the department, not a uniformed officer. The other options refer to leadership in other services or a civilian post, not the Army’s top uniformed officer.