Who is the CEO of DMO and responsible for execution?

• A. The Combatant Commander's staff
• B. 18 AF/CC
• C. The Secretary of Defense
• D. The Chief of Mission

Answer: (B)

Execution authority for DMO rests with the 18th Air Force Commander, who serves as the DMO’s CEO and is responsible for turning plans into action. This commander has the overall responsibility to oversee operations, allocate resources, and ensure tasks are executed in line with the mission. The Combatant Commander's staff helps with planning and coordination but does not own the day-to-day execution authority for DMO. The Secretary of Defense sets policy and provides high-level oversight, not direct execution, and the Chief of Mission handles diplomatic duties rather than Air Force mission execution. So, the 18 AF/CC is the best answer because that level of the Air Force is the one authorized to execute the DMO across its operations.