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Who appoints the secretary of the navy?

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Seal of the U.S. Department of the Navy — United States Navy The seal of the United States Department of the Navy.

The secretary of the navy is appointed by the president of the United States, who acts in the capacity of commander in chief.1

As the head of the Department of the Navy, this civilian official is responsible for the administration of the department, including the training, equipping, and provision of combat-ready forces.12