18.1—Purpose.
Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense under the U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 2, Clause 2, 10 U.S.C. 113 and 131(b)(8) and Military Order of November 13, 2001, “Detention, Treatment, and Trial of Certain Non-Citizens in the War Against Terrorism,” (66 FR 57833 (November 16, 2001)) (“President's Military Order”) this part establishes the position and office of the Appointing Authority for Military Commissions, with the responsibilities, functions, relationships, and authorities as prescribed herein.