VCJCS
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
VCJCS stands for Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Second-highest-ranking officer in the US armed forces, a four-star officer who acts for the chairman when absent and leads requirements and resource oversight through the Joint Requirements Oversight Council.
Example: The VCJCS chairs the council that validates requirements for major weapons programs.
Usage notes
The position was created by the Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986 and became a full voting member of the Joint Chiefs in 1992. By law the chairman and vice chairman must come from different services.
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