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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
September 30, 2016
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.