= Bureau of Politico-Military Affairs = The '''Bureau of Politico-Military Affairs''' is a [[UnitedStates/DepartmentOfState|DOS]] bureau that liaises with the [[UnitedStates/DepartmentOfDefense|DOD]]. <> ---- == Composition == The bureau is led by an '''assistant secretary for Political-Military Affairs''' ('''PM'''). The bureau is further subdivided into offices, some of which are led by '''deputy assistant secretaries''' (e.g., the deputy assistant secretary for Defense Trade Controls). ---- == History == Coordination of the military and foreign service was originally tasked to the office of the '''undersecretary for political affairs''' ('''P'''). A new '''bureau of Politico-Military Affairs''' was created in 1969. It was led by a director with the rank of an assistant secretary. In 1986, the director role became subject to presidential appointment with advice and consent of the Senate, and formally was re-designated as '''assistant secretary for Political-Military Affairs'''. ---- CategoryRicottone