I WILL MARK BRAINLIEST The mission of the Department of Defense is to provide the military forces, equipment and technology needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country. In an essay of approximately 300 words, describe why, in your opinion, achieving this mission requires a tremendously large civilian workforce representing more than 20 percent of all civilians employed by the United States government. Be certain to describe several of the occupation categories that describe the jobs these civilians play in the support of the mission and the men and women in uniform stationed throughout the world on sea and land.