I think the answer would be false.
The executive department that deals most with foreign countries is the "State Department", which is headed by the Secretary of State--a position that is appointed by the President.
<span>The president stays in close contact with military leaders. Why? So he can give his input on various situations happening throughout the world. The president works in sync with military leaders in order to deal with pressing matters as soon as they arise. He does not send them into battle, ignore them (he works with them), nor does he send forces only to select locations.</span>