Defense News in Brief: What’s in a Name?: The “Chiefs” and “Directors” of Navy Medicine

Source: United States Navy

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Chiefs and Directors are an essential part of Navy Medicine and have long represented the upper tiers of corps leadership. By why do some staff corps have a Director and others a Chief? And if there is a distinction between these titles, why are they often collectively referred to as “Corps Chiefs”? The following is short history of these terms and a reference guide for usage.