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==Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Protectorate==
The Commander-in-Chief (German: ''Oberbefehlshaber'') of the [[Imperial American Protectorate]] is the highest-ranking officer of the [[New York Imperial War Authority Garrison|American Armed Forces in North America]]. Responsible for the leadership of the Imperial War Authority forces within the Protectorate, the Commander-in-Chief, under the stewardship of the [[Lord Protector]], ensures the defense of the American people and acts as the Supreme Defensive Authority of the Capital.

==History==
With the capitulation of the United States of America and the signing of the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hwTiqP3c5TEba2FBehSPxbJkXpgog7MvV9EvdKaN87g/edit?tab=t.0 Americas Treaty], the title of Commander-in-Chief was created by an act of the Imperial American Congress in 1948 known as the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GYLTOnlnbw404YSG9Z4mu9D8-x75O04OkmArpK9VI80/edit?usp=sharing P.A.T.R.O.T Act].

The Commander-in-Chief of the Protectorate is headquartered on the outskirts of the Capitol of the Protectorate, New York City. His military base, known as the Outer City Compound or "The Dreadfort", was built shortly after the establishment of his office and authority within the Protectorate.
==Responsibilities of the Commander-in-Chief==
- A Councilor in the [[New York City Council]]

- Responsible for the total mobilization and uniform leadership of the Imperial War Authority forces within the Protectorate.

- Ensures the security, administration, and operation of all logistics, procurements, and wartime resources within the Protectorate.

- If the [[Governor of New York]] is incapacitated or otherwise unable or unwilling to mobilize the division in times of national emergency or insurrection, the Commander-in-Chief may activate it.

- While activated, the National Guard is afforded the authority to enforce civil order, augment police forces, and other authorities as deemed necessary by the Commander-in-Chief

- Responsible for the plenary security and oversight of the areas surrounding the municipality of the Capital of the Protectorate.
==Conclusion==
The Commander-in-Chief of the Protectorate, under the stewardship of the Lord Protector, is the leader of the Imperial War Authority forces within the Imperial American Protectorate.