[PISANO]

How can a Lt. Gen be in charge of 4 star Generals??

What am I missing here??

[napscoordinator]

Not 100 percent sure, but I think he will be immediately promoted to his fourth star before he starts the job.

[T.Smith]

You’re not thinking like a politician. Go bang your head against a brick wall for a minute and then revisit the issue.

[TomGuy]

from the link in post #10:

In the newly created position of assistant to the president and deputy national security adviser for Iraq and Afghanistan policy and implementation, Lute would have the power to direct the Pentagon, State Department and other agencies involved in the two conflicts.