The Republic of Surea Secretary of War is the head of the Republic of Surea Department of War (DOW), concerned with the armed services and military matters. This position roughly corresponds to Minister of defense in other countries. The role of the Secretary of Defense is to be the principal defense policy advisor to the President and is responsible for the formulation of general defense policy related to all matters of direct and primary concern to the DOW, and for the execution of approved policy. The Secretary is appointed by the President with the approval of the National Assembly, and is a member of the Cabinet.