Today, the Department of Defense released the "Review of Notification Process for Assumption of Functions and Duties of the Secretary of Defense". The Sec. of Defense's Chief of Staff directed a 30-day review to identify the relevant facts and circumstances during the period of January 1-5, 2024, and to evaluate the processes and procedures through which the Deputy Sec. of Defense was notified that she would carry out the functions and duties of the Sec. of Defense. The full review is available here: https://media.defense.gov/2024/Feb/26/2003400143/-1/-1/1/FOLLOW-ON-ACTIONS-REVIEW-OF-NOTIFICATION-PROCESS-FOR-ASSUMPTION-OF-FUNCTIONS-AND-DUTIES-OF-THE-SECRETARY-OF-DEFENSE.PDF