United States Secretary of Defense

United States Secretary of Defense
Seal of the Secretary of Defense
Flag of the Secretary of Defense
Incumbent Unii_y since December 10th, 2023
United States Department of Defense
Style	Mr. Secretary (informal) The Honorable (formal) His Excellency (diplomatic)
Abbreviation	SECDEF
Member of	Cabinet National Security Council
Reports to	President of the United States
Seat	Washington, D.C.
Appointer	President of the United States with Senate advice and consent
Term length	No fixed term
Formation	December 30, 2012 (10 years ago)
First holder	Baxterknight
Succession	Sixth