Experience and success in numerous broad executive skills, not necessarily technical, is required of an SES member in order to hold a variety of senior executive positions. Line of Authority Learner understands democracy and the US is a democratic nation. Learner understands the Constitution is the authority under which our nation is governed. Learner knows the parts of the Congress, Senate and House of Representatives. Learner knows the current sitting President and his affiliation.
Learner understands the DoD has been a part of the federal government and is a part of history.
Learner understands the importance of learning about prior acts of Congress and how they apply to the DoD, specifically within their departments. Learner understands the Secretary of Defense is their superior and that the sitting Secretary changes. Learner understands the political atmosphere in which the Secretary sits and acknowledges the changes within the DoD are important according to the party affiliation. The learner understands the concept of a mission statement. The learner understands the concept of authority.