DOD

DOD stands for the Department of Defense, which is the U.S. government agency responsible for coordinating and overseeing national security and the military. It manages the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and other defense organizations. Its primary role is to safeguard the country from external threats through military strength, strategic planning, and technological innovation. The DOD also works on defense research, intelligence, and logistics to ensure the armed forces are prepared and equipped to defend the nation. Essentially, it is the federal department dedicated to protecting the United States from military threats.