Thread:Shabook/@comment-24006177-20140912221008/@comment-24006177-20140912233050

Correct, the DOD is part of the Executive Branch of the US Govt, the same as the President since the Secretary of Defense is in the President's Cabinet. Meanwhile, Congress is part of the Legislative Branch of the Govt. The DOD umbrellas over the US Military as well as intelligence agencies such as the NRO and their headquarters are in the Pentagon.