Although principally conducted to evacuate U. S citizens, Noncombatant Evacuation Operations (NEO? s) also may include citizens from the host nation as well as citizens from other countries. NEOs are directed by the President and managed by

Answer: COM (chief of missions)

Explanation:

Noncombatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) is an ordered or authorized operation but it's a voluntary evacuation of civilians and nonessential military personnel from danger in another country where there's danger or threat to life to a safe place, which may be within the United States. Overseas evacuations could occur during civil unrest, military uprisings, environmental concerns, and natural disasters. It is managed by the chief of missions in the affected country. The evacuation is recommended by the Department of State.