Who is the Secretary of the Army?

• A. Daniel Deriscoll
• B. Ryan McCarthy
• C. Christine Wormuth
• D. Mark Esper

Answer: (A)

The Secretary of the Army is the civilian head of the Department of the Army, appointed by the President with Senate confirmation, and is responsible for policy, administration, and the budget for the Army, ensuring civilian control of the military. The person currently in that role is Christine Wormuth, sworn in 2021, and she is the first woman to hold the post. She leads the Army’s civilian leadership and works with the Chief of Staff of the Army and the Secretary of Defense to set priorities, modernization, and readiness. The other names listed have either held different positions or served at different times, not as the current Secretary of the Army.