US Code - Chapter 6: Combatant commands

Section 161 Combatant commands: establishment
Section 162 Combatant commands: assigned forces; chain of command
Section 163 Role of Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
Section 164 Commanders of combatant commands: assignment; powers and duties
Section 165 Combatant commands: administration and support
Section 166 Combatant commands: budget proposals
Section 166A Combatant commands: funding through the Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
Section 166B Combatant commands: funding for combating terrorism readiness initiatives
Section 167 Unified combatant command for special operations forces
Section 167A Unified combatant command for joint warfighting experimentation: acquisition authority
Section 168 Military-to-military contacts and comparable activities

Joint chiefs of staff

Organization and general military powers

Boards, councils, and committees