The Department of the Air Force is one of three military departments within the Department of Defense, and is managed by the civilian Secretary of the Air Force, under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense. The senior officials in the Office of the Secretary are the Under Secretary of the Air Force, four Assistant Secretaries of the Air Force and the General Counsel, all of whom are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The senior uniformed leadership in the Air Staff is made up of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who is the Department of the Air Force managed by? ANS1 Secretary of the Air Force QSN2 Who does the Secretary of the Air Force report to? ANS2 Secretary of Defense QSN3 Who appoints the top positions in the USAF, including the Assistant Secretaries and General Council? ANS3 President QSN4 Upon whom does the President call on for support in his appointments to the USAF? ANS4 Senate QSN5 Who does the senior leadership roles in the USAF include?  ANS5 Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force