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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release

Presidential Memorandum -- Transfer of Unified Command Plan Responsibilities

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

SUBJECT:       Transfer of Unified Command Plan Responsibilities

Pursuant to my authority as Commander in Chief, I hereby approve your request dated August 29, 2016, and direct the relief of the requested responsibilities in the Unified Command Plan.

Consistent with title 10, United States Code, section 161(b)(2) and title 3, United States Code, section 301, you are directed to notify the Congress on my behalf.

You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.