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An executive assistant differs from an administrative assistant in that they are expected to possess a higher degree of business acumen, be able to manage projects, as well as have the ability to influence others on behalf of the executive.
• Military
In the U.S. Armed Forces, the title of Executive Assistant (EA) is typically utilized by Army, Air Force and Marine Corps colonels and Navy and Coast Guard captains who are in direct support of a general officer or flag officer, or a civilian defense official typically at the level of a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) or higher. Like their civilian counterpart, these senior officers also possess the authority to make crucial decisions affecting the direction of such organizations, and are also a resource in decision-making, policy setting, and oversight of the military and civilian staff supporting the general officer, flag officer or civilian official. EAs are often interchangeable with other senior military officers of equivalent rank holding the title of chief of staff in other service or joint commands, but should not be confused with the 4-star officers holding the title of Chief of Staff of the Army or Chief of Staff of the Air Force.