The Ministers and Chiefs of the Defence Staff are supported by a number of civilian, scientific and professional military advisors. The Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Defence (generally known as the Permanent Secretary) is the senior civil servant at the MoD. His or her role is to ensure the MoD operates effectively as a department of the government. COUNT 4
QSN1 Who is supported by civilian, scientific, and professional military advisors? ANS1 The Ministers and Chiefs of the Defence Staff QSN2 What is the Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Defence generally known as? ANS2 Permanent Secretary QSN3 Where does the Permanent Secretary serve as the senior civil servant? ANS3 MoD QSN4 What is the role of the Permanent Secretary? ANS4 to ensure the MoD operates effectively as a department of the government