“So, the DoD doesn’t control our nuclear weapons...Energy does? OMG...”
No, the DOE does not control nuclear weapons but rather the US nuclear energy/fuel apparatus under a quasi public corporation known as the US Energy Corporation (USEC). Think of the old Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).
Hardly a dunce, Rick Perry was a United States Air Force Captain in addition of being the Gov of Texas. In his spare time he managed a successful business career.