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This Guidebook details the organizational structure and functions of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Defense Agencies, and DoD Field Activities. It outlines the responsibilities of various military departments, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other key components within the Department of Defense. The document serves as a resource for understanding the authorities and operational roles within the DoD framework.

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This Guidebook details the organizational structure and functions of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Defense Agencies, and DoD Field Activities. It outlines the responsibilities of various military departments, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other key components within the Department of Defense. The document serves as a resource for understanding the authorities and operational roles within the DoD framework.

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This Guidebook outlines the functions of the Office of the Secretary of


Defense (OSD), Defense Agencies, and DoD Field Activities. Where
appropriate, the functional statement cites the pertinent Department of
Defense (DoD) Directive which provides more detailed information on the
authorities and responsibilities of the organization.
General information on the Military Departments, Joint Chiefs of Staff
and Joint Staff, Armed Forces Policy Council, Unified and Specified
Commands, Inspector General of the DoD, and the Uniformed Services
University of the Health Sciences is also provided. More detailed information
may be found in DoD Directives, the United States Government Manual or by
direct contact with those organizations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Organizational Structure ................................... 1


Department of Defense ................................... 1
Office of the Secretary of Defense ......................... 1
M ilitary Departments ..................................... I
The Joint Chiefs of Staff and Joint Staff ..................... 1
Armed Forces Policy Council ............................... 2
Unified and Specified Commands .......................... 2
Inspector General of the Department of Defense ............ 2
Defense Agencies ........................................ 3
DoD Field Activities .................................. 3
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences ......... 3
DoD Organization Chart .................................... 4
Organization Chart of the Military Departments .............. 5
JCS and Joint Staff Organization Chart ....................... 6
Unified and Specified Commands Chart .................... 7

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (OSD)

Organization Chart ......................................... 8


Organizations and Functions ................................ 9
Immediate Offices of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary ..... 11
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition ................. 12
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Production and
Logistics) ........................................... 13
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy ...................... 15
Assistant Secretary of Defense (International
Security Affairs) .......... .... . ............... 16
Assistant Secretary of Defense (International
Security Policy) ............................. 16
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Special Operations
and Low-Intensity Conflict) ........................... 17
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Command, Control,
Communications and Intelligence) ....................... 18
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management
and Personnel) ... 20
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs).............. 24
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs) ........... 25
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Program Analysis
and Evaluation) ................................... 26
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) ............... 27
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Reserve Affairs) ............. 29
Comptroller of the DoD ................................... 30
General Counsel of the DoD ............................... 32

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Director of Operational Test and Evaluation ................ 33


Assistant to the Secretary of Defense (Intelligence
O versight) ............................................. 34
Assistant to the Secretary of Defense (Intelligence
Policy) ................................................. 35
DoD Coordinator for Drug Enforcement Policy
and Support ........................................... 36
Director of Administration and Management ............... 38

DEFENSE AGENCIES

Organization Chart ......................................... 39


Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ................ 40
Defense Communications Agency .......................... 40
Defense Contract Audit Agency ............................ 41
Defense Intelligence Agency ........................... 41
Defense Investigative Service .............................. 42
Defense Legal Services Agency ............................. 42
Defense Logistics Agency .............................. 43
Defense Mapping Agency ................................. 43
Defense Nuclear Agency .................................. 44
Defense Security Assistance Agency ........................ 44
National Security Agency/Central Security Service ............ 45
On-Site Inspection Agency ................................ 45
Strategic Defense Initiative Organization ................... 45
DOD FIELD ACTIVITIES

Organization Chart ......................................... 46


American Forces Information Service ....................... 47
Department of Defense Dependents Schools ................ 50
Defense Medical Support Activity .......................... 51
Defense Technology Security Administration ................ 53
Office of Civilian Health and Medical Program of the
Uniformed Services ..................................... 54
Office of Economic Adjustment ............................ 55
Washington Headquarters Services ......................... 57

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INTRODUCTION

THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Department of Defense (DoD) (DoD Directive 5100.1) is responsible


for providing the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security
of the United States. The major elements of these forces are the Army, Navy,
Air Force, and Marine Corps. Under the President, who is also Commander-in-
Chief, the Secretary of Defense exercises direction, authority, and control
over the Department which includes the Office of the Secretary of Defense,
the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Joint Staff, three Military Departments, ten
Unified and Specified Commands, the DoD Inspector General, thirteen
Defense Agencies, and seven DoD Field Activities. (See Chart on page 4.)

The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is the principd; staff


element of the Secretary in the exercise of policy development, planning,
resource management, fiscal, and program evaluation responsibilities. OSD
includes the immediate offices of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of
Defense, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Under Secretary of
Defense for Policy, Director of Defense Research and Engineering, Assistant
Secretaries of Defense, Comptroller of the Department of Defense, General
Counsel, Assistants to the Secretary of Defense, and such other staff offices
as the Secretary establishes to assist in carrying out assigned responsibilities
(see page 8 of this Guidebook for further information).

The Military Departments (DoD Directive 5100.1) are the Departments of


the Army, Navy, and Air Force (the Marine Corps is a part of the Department
of the Navy). Each Military Department is separately organized under its
own Secretary and functions under the direction, authority, and control of
the Secretary of Defense. The Military Departments are responsible for
organizing, training, supplying, and equipping forces for assignment to
Unified and Specified Commands. (See Chart on page 5.)
The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and Joint Staff (DoD Directive 5100.1). The
Joint Chiefs of Staff consisting of the Chairman; the Chief of Staff, U.S. Army;
the Chief of Naval Operations; the Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force; and the
Commandant of the Marine Corps, and supported by the Joint Staff,
constitute the immediate military staff of the Secretary of Defense. The
Chairman of the JCS is the principal military advisor to the President, the
National Security Council, and the Secretary of Defense. The other members
of the JCS are the senior military officers of their respective Services and are
responsible for keeping the Secretaries of the Military Departments fully
informed on matters considered or acted upon by the JCS, and are military
advisers to the President, the National Security Council, and the Secretary of
Defense. The Vice Chairman of the JCS performs such duties as may be
prescribed by the Chairman with the approval of the Secretary of Defense.
When there is a vacancy in the Office of the Chairman or in the absence or
disability of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman acts as Chairman and performs
the duties of the Chairman until a successor is appointed or the absence or
disability ceases. (See Chart on page 6.)

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The Armed Forces Policy Council (AFPC) (DoD Directive 5105.3) advises
the Secretary of Defense on matters of broad policy relating to the Armed
Forces and such other matters as the Secretary may direct. Its members
report regularly on important matters under their cognizance which are of
interest to the Department of Defense. In addition to members identified
below, such other officials of the Department of Defense, and other
departments and agencies in the Executive Branch as may be designated by
the Secretary of Defense, are invited to attend appropriate meetings of the
AFPC. Council membership is as indicated below:
" Secretary of Defense, Chairman
* Deputy Secretary of Defense

" Secretaries of the Military Departments

* Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff


" Under Secretaries of Defense
* Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition

* Chief of Staff. Army

* Chief of Naval Operations

* Chief of Staff. Air Force


* Commandant, Marine Corps
The Unified and Specified Commands (U/S Commands) (DoD Directive
5100.1) are responsible to the President and the Secretary of Defense for
accomplishing the military missions assigned to them. Commander. of the
U/S Commands exercise command authority over forces assigned to ,hem as
directed by the Secretary of Defense. The operational chain of command
runs from the President to the Secretary of Defense to the Commanders of
the U/S Commands. The Chairman, JCS functions within the chain of
command by transmitting to the Commanders of the U/S Commands the
orders of the President or the Secretary of Defense. Unified Commands,
composed of assigned components of two or more Services, include the
European Command, Pacific Command, Atlantic Command, Southern
Command, Special Operations Command, Central Command, Transportation
Command, and Space Command. Specified Commands are usually composed
of forces from one Service, but may include units and have representation
from other Services. They include the Forces Command and Strategic Air
Command. (See Chart on page 7.)

The Inspector General of the Department of Defense (DoD Directive


5106.1), under the provisions set forth by Public Law 95-452, serves as an
independent and objective official in the Department of Defense who is
responsible for conducting, supervising, monitoring, and initiating audits,
investigations, and inspections relating to programs and operations of the
Department of Defense. The Inspector General provides leadership and
coordination and recommends policies for activities designed to promote
economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of, and to
prevent and detect fraud and abuse in, such programs and operations. The
Inspector General is also responsible for keeping the Secretary of Defense
and the Congress fully and currently informed about problems and
deficiencies relating to the administration of such programs and operations
and the necessity for, and progress of, corrective action.
The Defense Agencies, authorized by the Secretary of Defense ursuant
to the provisions of Title 10, United States Code, perform selecte support
and service functions on a Department-wide basis (see page 39 of this
Guidebook for further information).
The DoD Field Activities are established by the Secretary of Defense,
under the provisions of Title 10, United States Code, to perform selected
support and service functions of a more limited scope than Defense Agencies
(see page 46 of this Guidebook for further information).
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) (DoD
Directive 5105.45), under the policy guidance of the Secretary of Defense and
operational direction of a Board of Regents, is a fully accredited four year
School of Medicine, the primary mission of which is to select, educate, and
train qualified applicants to become military physicians. The curriculum is
expanded from that of the civilian schools to include subjects of specific
military importance, such as command and control, tropical medicine,
environmental extremes, occupational hazards, nonconventional weapons
and wartime surgery, and public health. The School of Medicine includes a
Graduate Education Program leading to the Ph.D. degree in the basic medical
sciences; anatomy, biochemistry, medical psychology, microbiology,
pathobiology, pharmacology, physiology, preventive medicine (medical
parasitology, vector biology), the Master ofPublic Health, the Master of
Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and a residency program in Occupational and
Environmental Medicine. The School of Medicine also has an extensive
continuing health education program in support of the military services,
especially overseas. In addition to the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine,
USUHS also includes the Military Medicine Education Institute (MMEI). The
MMEI is responsible for providing medical readiness training programs; the
Combat Casualty Care Course (C-4), the Combat Casualty Management
Course (C4a), Physician Wartime Skill Enhancement Training (C4b),
exportable training to the Reserve Components and sustainment training to
the Special Forces Medical Sergeants, active duty and Reserve Component.

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ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNCTIONS - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is the principal staff
element used by the Secretary of Defense to exercise direction, authority,
and control over the Department of Defense. The mission of OSD as an
organizational entity, in coordination with other elements of DoD, is as
fol ows:
* Develop and promulgate policies in suppot of United States
national security objectives.
* Provide oversight to assure the effective allocation and efficient
management of resources consistent with Secretary of Defense approved
plans and programs.

a Develop appropriate evaluation mechanisms to provide effective


supervision of policy implementation and program execution at all levels of
the Department.
0 Provide the focal point for departmental participation in the United
States security community and other Government activities.
In addition, each OSD principal staff official, in his/her respective areas
of functional assignment, is responsible for performing the following:

* Conduct analyses, develop policies, provide advice, make


recommendations, and issue guidance on Defense plans and programs.

* Develop systems and standards for the administration and


management of approved plans and programs.

0 Initiate pro rams, actions, and taskings to ensure adherence to DoD


policies and national security objectives, and to ensure that programs are
designed to accommodate operational requirements.

* Review and evaluate programs for carrying out approved policies


and standards.
* Inform appropriate organizations and personnel of new and
significant trends or initiatives in assigned areas of functional
responsibilities.

* Review proposed resource programs, formulate budget estimates,


recomme, j resource allocations, and monitor the implementation of
approveo programs.
* Participate in those planning, prog-amming, and budgeting
activities which relate to assigned areas of functio,,al responsibilities.

* Review and evaluate recommendations on requirements and


priorities.

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e Promote coordination, cooperation, and mutual understanding
within the Department of Defense and between DoD and other Federal
agencies and the civilian community.
* Serve on boards, committees, and other groups pertaining to
assigned functional areas, and represent the Secretary of Defense on matters
outside the Department of Defense.
* Develop information and data, prepare reports, and/or testimony
for presentations to Congressional Committees or in response to
Congressional inquiries.
* Represent the DoD with Congressional Committees or individual
Members of the Congress.
* Perform such other duties as the Secretary of Defense may from
time to time prescribe.

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IMMEDIATE OFFICES OF THE SECRETARY AND
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

The Secretary of Defense is the principal defense policy advisor to the


President and is responsible for the formulation of genera defense policy
and policy related to all matters of direct and primary concern to the DoDo
and for the execution of approved policy. Under the direction of the
President, the Secretary exercises direction, authority, and control over the
Department of Defense.

The Deputy Secretary of Defense is delegated full power and authority


to act for the Secretary of Defense and to exercise the powers of the
Secretary on any and all matters for which the Secretary is authorized to act
pursuant to law.
The Special Assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense is
the principal immediate office advisor to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary.
The Assistant to the Secretary of Defense represents the Secretary with
the White House offices of Intergovernmental Affairs, Political Affairs, and
Presidential Personnel; manages the selec'an of non-career appointees
throughout the Department; handles appo rnents to boards, committees,
and consultancies; and carries out special projects.
The Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Special Projects performs
tasks and initiates actions relating to projects of special interest to the
Secretary and Deputy Secretary.
The Executive Secretary of the Department of Defense supports the
Secretary and Deputy Secretary by executing the following responsibilities:
Manages and controls all action and information documents for the Secretary
and Deputy Secretary; performs liaison with the White House Military Office,
including Presidential support activities; processes requests for DoD support
from other Departments/ Agencies; coordinates the assignment of Executive
Agents; coordinates assignment of DoD personnel to non-DoD agencies;
validates military airlift transportation requests for OSD and non-DoD
agencies; coordinates and edits the Secretary of Defense's Annual Report to
the Conqress and the annual production of Soviet Military Power; pe orms
any special project directed by the Secretary or Deputy Secretary.

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UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (ACQUISITION) (USD(A))

(DoD Directive 5134.1)


Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the USD(A) is the
principal staff assistant and advisor to the Secretary of Defense for all
matters relating to the DoD Acquisition System; research and development;
production; logistics; command, control, communications, and intelligence
activities related to acquisition; military construction; and procurement. In
the exercise of this responsibility, the USD(A) shall:
* Serve as the Defense Acquisition Executive with full responsibility
for supervising the performance of the DoD Acquisition System.

* Chair the Defense Acquisition Board (DAB), supported by an


integrated structure of acquisition-related committees, and serve as
signatory authority on Acquisition Decision Memoranda documenting
Milestone reviews by the DAB.

* Serve as the DoD Procurement Executive.

* Chair the DoD Ethics Council.


* Serve as the National Armaments Director and Secretary of Defense
representative to the Four Power Conference.
* Establish and publish policies and procedures governing the
operations of the DoD Acquisition System and the administrative oversight of
defense contractors.
* Prescribe policies, in coordination with the IG, DoD, and the
Comptroller of the Department of Defense, to ensure that audit and
oversight of contractor activities are coordinated and carried out in a manner
to prevent duplication by different elements of the DoD. The exercise of this
responsibility shall not affect the authority of the IG under the Inspector
General Act of 1978.

* Coordinate research and development programs DoD-wide to


eliminate duplication of effort and ensure that availab[e resources are used
to maximum advantage.

* Establish policies and programs that strengthen DoD Component


technology development programs, encourage technical competition and
technology-driven prototyping that promise increased military capabilities,
and exproit the cost-reduction potential of innovative or commercially
developed technologies.
* Develop acquisition plans, strategies, guidance, and assessments,
including affordability assessments and investment area analyses, in support
of the acquisition Milestone review and the Planning, Programming, and
Budgeting System (PPBS) processes.

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* Administer the Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES) and
Cost/Schedule Control System Criteria (C/SCSC) systems.
* Designate major defense acquisition programs as either DAB or
Component programs, sign congressional certifications and reports to
include Milestone authorization breaches, administer the Selected
Acquisition Report (SAR) and Unit Cost Report (UCR) systems.

* Develop, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for


Policy (USD(P)), memoranda of agreements and memoranda of
understandings with friendly and Allied Nations relating to acquisition
matters.
* Establish policies for maintenance of the defense industrial base.

* Supervise the management and performance of the Strategic and


Critical Defense Materials Program.
* Establish policies, in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of
Defense (Force Management and Personnel) (ASD(FM&P)), for the training
and career development of acquisition personnel.

* Advise the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of


Defense on technical and programmatic issues arising in Defense Planning
and Resources Board matters.
The above functions are carried out with the support of the following
key personnel:
" The Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition)
" The Director of Defense Research and Engineering (DoDD 5134.3)

* The Assistant Secretary of Defense (Command, Control,


Communications, and Intelligence) on acquisition-related activities (DoDD
5137.1)

* The Assistant Secretary of Defense (Production and Logistics) (DoDD


5128.1)
* The Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Industrial and International
Programs)
* The Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Total Quality
Management)

* The Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition Planning)


• The Director for Acquisition Policy and Program Integration

* The Directorof Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (DoDD


5134.4)

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In addition, the USD(A) exercises direction, authority, and control over
the following:
* Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DoDD 5105.41)
* Defense Communications Agency (DoDD 5105.19)
* Defense Mapping Agency (DoDD 5105.40)
* Defense Logistics Agency (DoDD 5105.22)
* Defense NuclearAgency(DoDD 5105.31)
* On-Site Inspection Agency (DoDD TS-5134.2)
* Defense Systems Management College (DoDD 5160.55)

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UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (POLICY) (USD(P))
(DoD Directive 5111.1)
Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the USD(P) is the
Principal Staff Assistant and advisor to the Secretary of Defense for all
matters concerning the integration of DoD plans and policies with overall
national security objectives. In the exercise of this responsibility, the USD(P)
shall:
o Represent the DoD, as directed, in matters involving the National
Security Council (NSC), Department of State (DoS), and other Departments,
Agencies, and interagency groups with responsibilities in the national
security area.
* Develop policies and coordinate implementation of arms control
negotiations, including DoD positions on arms reductions and other defense-
related international negotiations.
* Develop policies and oversee their implementation with respect to
the counterintelligence and security activities of the DoD; provide program
management to the Foreign Counterintelligence Program and to the Security
and Investigative Activities Program; and carry out the responsibilities of the
Secretary for the administration of National Disclosure Policy, and his
responsibilities as the U.S. Security Authority for the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO).

* Develop policies and coordinate implementation of DoD political-


military affairs, including: nuclear weapons policy and strategy; special
operations forces and low-intensity conflict; law of the sea; foreign military
rights; strategic offensive and defensive forces; theater nuclear matters;
general purpose forces; and the relationship between strategic and theater
force planning, programs, and budgets.
* Review evaluations and develop recommendations to the Secretary
of Defense concerning plans and requirements for, and capabilities of,
existing or proposed United States or foreign forces and their deployment,
with particular attention to performance of missions which are or may be
critical in the consideration of U.S. national security policy.
* Assist the Secretary of Defense in preparing written policy
guidance for the preparation and review of operational and contingency
plans, including those for nuclear and conventional forces (including Special
Operations Forces), and in reviewing such plans.

* Provide oversight of all DoD activities related to NATO, East-West


economic policy, including East-West trade, and technology transfer.
* Develop policies, plans, and procedures for the discharge of DoD
functions for emergency planning and preparedness, crisis management,
defense mobilization and expansion in emergency situations, military
support of civil authorities, and continuity of operations and continuity of
government; provide support, as required, to the DoD and other U.S.

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Government or State agencies on these as well as civil defense and related
matters.

0 Develop policies, coordinate DoD participation, exercise OSD


management oversight, and provide appropriate OSD approval processes for
DoD involvement in national security special activities, sensitive support to
non-DoD agencies, and other uniquely sensitive national security programs.
Provide special support to the Secretary of Defense in connection with his
participation in related NSC activities.

• Plan and conduct net assessments for the Secretary of Defense.


* Negotiate and monitor agreements with foreign governments and
defense alliances to which the United States is a party. Develop DoD policies
and coordinate plans and programs undertaken in cooperation with foreign
overnments and military establishments, and represent the DoD, as
irected, in the conduct of defense relationships.

* Provide policy direction for defense security assistance matters;


monitor Military Assistance Advisory Groups and other missions pertaining to
security assistance; and negotiate and monitor security assistance
agreements with foreign governments.
* Develop DoD policy and coordinate actions relating to
humanitarian assistance support.
* Develop DoD space policy priorities, and review and evaluate
programs, plans, and systems requirements relating to the use of outer
space, including participation in outer space activities of the NSC and other
interagency fora.

* Serve as the Secretary's and Deputy Secretary's principal advisor for


the planning phase of the DoD Planning, Programming, and Budgeting
System (PPBS), to include the lead role in developing overall policy, defense
strategy, and force and resource planning; serve as a key participant in
programming and budgeting decisions as well. Coordinate the development
and approvalof the Defense Planning Guidance.

* Develop DoD policies and programs concerning psychological


operations.
* Develop DoD policy guidance and DoD participation in
international activities supporting U.S. information programs.

The above functions are carried out through the following key
personnel:
* Assistant Secretary of Defense (International Security Affairs)
(DoDD 5132.2)
* Assistant Secretary of Defense (International Security Policy) (DoDD
5133.1)

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* Assistant Secretary of Defense (Special Operations and Low-Intensity
Conflict) (DoDD 5138.3)
* Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Strategy and
Resources)

* Director of Net Assessment (DoDD 5105.39)


* Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Security Policy)
* Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Trade Security Policy)

In addition, the USD(P) exercises direction, authority, and control over


the:

* Defense Investigative Service (DoDD 5105.42)

* Defense Security Assistance Agency (DoDD 5105.38)

* Defense Technology Security Administration (DoDD 5105.51)

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ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
(COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS, AND INTELLIGENCE) (ASD(C31))

(DoD Directive 5137.1)


At the direction of the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of
Defense (Acquisition), the ASD(C31) is responsible for the following
functions:
C Developing policies and issuing guidance to DoD Components on
C31.

* Reviewing, validating and recommending requirements and


priorities which ensure that DoD user requirements are considered in the
development of C31 plans and programs.
a Recommending programs to the Secretary of Defense for all DoD
command, control, communications, and intelligence resources, including
research, development, acquisition and deployment of specific systems.
* Reviewing and advising the Secretary of Defense on National
Programs which support DoD and/or for which the Secretary of Defense has
execution authority; monitoring and evaluating the responsiveness of such
programs to DoD requirements, including readiness to support military
operations.

* Overseeing command, control, communications, and intelligence


training and career development programs to ensure that trained manpower,
at the quality and resource levels required, is available to support DoD
missions, including the manning of deployed and projected systems.
* Participating in planning, programming, and budgeting activities
related to ASD(C31) responsibilities.
e Reviewing proposed resource programs, formulating budget
estimates, recommending resource allocations, and monitoring the
implementation of approved programs (in conjunction with the Comptroller
of the DoD).

* Promoting coordination, cooperation, mutual understanding and


cross-Service management of joint programs withir DoD and between DoD
and other Federal Agencies and the civilian community.
* Providing DoD representation on all intergovernmental
organizations concerned with command, control, communications, and
intelligence matters. Providing, as appropriate, DoD representation in these
functional areas to foreign governments and international organizations to
which the United States is a party.
* Recommending, advising, and providing assistance to other staff
assistants to the Secretary of Defense on C31 matters relevant to the
execution of their assigned responsibilities, including the execution of DoD-

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wide programs to improve standards of performance, economy and
efficiency.
In addition, the ASD(C31) exercises staff supervision over the following:
* Defense Intelligence Agency (DoDD 5105.21)
* National Security Agency/Central Security Service (DoDD 5100.23)
* Defense Support Project Office

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ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

(FORCE MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL) (ASD(FM&P))

(DoD Directive 5124.2)


Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the ASD(FM&P) is
responsible for the following functions:
* Total Force structure analysis as related to quantitative and
qualitative manpower requirements, utilization, readiness, and support.
* The allocation of the Total Force structure among DoD Components
and between the Active and Reserve components within the Military
Departments.
e Military and civilian manpower requirements analysis and related
resource distribution in support of peacetime operations and mobilization
needs.
* Administration and implementation of controls on military and
civilian manpower strengths.
* Review and evaluate the requirements of Defense Acquisition
Board (DAB) weapons programs and proposed weapons systems for their
manpower, personnel, training, and safety implications, and the implications
of weapons systems maintainability for qualitative and quantitative
manpower requirements.
* Economic adjustment.

" Work force motivation and productivity programs, including


efficiency reviews.
* Review and evaluate the requirements for major automated
information systems requiring the Secretary of Defense approval, in
coordination with other members of the Major Automated Information
System Review Committee, for their manpower, personnel, training, safety
and survivability requirements.
* Development of programs, initiatives, and tools to enhance
productivity of DoD operations, including the Productivity-Enhancing Capital
In vestm en t Prog ram.
* Interagency and intergovernmental activities stemming from the
above functions and special projects or external requests that create a
demand for DoD manpower resources.
* Management and administration of a program to respond to
requests for assignment or detail of DoD personnel to duty outside the
Department.
* Oversee the recruiting, advertising, processing, and retaining of
military personnel of the Armed Forces of the United States.

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0 Compensation, retired pay, per diem, travel, and transportation
allowances for military and civilian personnel.
" Taxation of military personnel compensation and benefits.
" Reassignment of military personnel.
* Training and education of military and civilian personnel.
* Nonappropriated fund instrumentalities.
* Commercial affairs, commissaries, and post exchanges.
* Morale, discipline, welfare, and recreation.
" Career development.
* DoD focal point for the provision of DoD resources to other
agencies for law enforcement and refugee control.
" Manpower, personnel, and training research and development.
• Personnel management systems.
" Labor-management relations.
• Foreign National Personnel Policy.
* DoD Priority Placement Program.
* Civilian employment and staffing policy/programs, including
priority and spousal employment systems.
* Wage surveys and rate schedule development for DoD Wage Grade
work force.
* DoD Executive Leadership Program.
* Equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity, DoD contractor
compliance with equal employment opportunity requirements in
government contracts, and DoD compliance with nondiscrimination
requirements in Federally Assisted Programs.
* Equal opportunity management training.
* Community Services for DoD personnel and their dependents.
* Accident prevention, occupational health, aid safety.
* Dependents education.

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'Family support policy and programs.
" Defense Explosive Safety Program.

* Development of civilian and military manpower, personnel, and


training programs to meet peacetime readiness and wartime sustainability
requirements of the Department of Defense.
* Military and civilian manpower mobilization planning guidance and
coordination of manpower mobilization plans and their execution.
* Personnel requirements and utilization.

* Productivity improvement initiatives.


* Development of programs and procedures for detecting
drug/alcohol dependency within the DoD Dependents Schools system and
during pre-accession/new-entrant screening for military personnel.
In addition, the ASD(FM&P) exercises direction, authority and control
over the following:

* Office of Economic Adjustment (DoDD 3030.1)


* Activities of the President's Economic Adjustment Committee

* Defense Manpower Data Center

* Defense Training and Performance Data Center


* Defense Productivity Program Office
* Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute
* Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services and Military
Women Matters
* Defense Equal Opportunity Council

* Joint Recruiting Advertising Program

* U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command


* Per Diem, Transportation and Allowance Committee
* Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDD 1342.6)

* Section 6 Schools
* DoD Explosives Safety Board

* Office of Family Policy and Support


* Armed Forces Chaplains Board
* Armed Forces Tax Council

* DoD Corrections Council


* Defense Advisory Committee on Military Personnel Testing

* Joint Service Manpower and Training Research and Development


Committee
* Department of Defense Office of the Actuary

* DoD Nonappropriated Fund Personnel Policy Office


* DoD Wage Fixing Authority

* DoD Data Support Center and Priority Placement Program Zone


Coordinators
* DoD Centralized Referral Activity
* Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (HEALTH AFFAIRS) (ASD(HA))
(DoD Directive 5136.1)
Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the ASD(HA) is the
principal staff assistant for all DoD health matters, including:
" Medical readiness.

* Disease prevention and health promotion.

* Quality assurance.
* Drug and alcohol abuse and prevention.

* Health care delivery and health benefit programs.


* Physical standards for accession.

* Physical standards for separation due to medical disability.

* Cost containment.
* Requirements and standards for medical facilities and materiel
acquisition programs.
* Medical and dental personnel.

* Medical information systems.


" DoD HIV Program and Research on Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS).
In addition, the ASD(HA) exercises direction, authority, and control over
the following DoD field activities:
* The Office of Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed
Services (OCHAMPUS) (DoDD 5105.46).

* The Defense Medical Support Activity (DMSA) (DoDD 5136.10)


which is made up of the Defense Medical Facilities Office (DMFO), and the
Defense Medical Systems Support Center (DMSSC) which includes the Tri-
Service Medical Information System (TRIMIS) and Defense Enrollment
Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).

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ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
(LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS) (ASD(LA))
(DoD Directive 5142.1)

Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the ASD(IA) is


responsible for the following functions:

* DoD legislative program coordination.


* Congressional liaison, including arrangements for witnesses and
testimony at Congressional hearings.
* Congressional inquiries.
* DoD support of Congressional travel.

* Security clearances for members of Congressional staffs.


* Control and oversight of the limitations placed on DoD legislative
affairs by Congress.

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ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
(PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION) (ASD(PA&E))

(DoD Directive 5141.1)

Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the ASD(PA&E) is


responsible for performing analyses, identifying issues, and evaluating
alternative programs for the following functions:
* Mix of active and reserve components.

" Strategic and theater nuclear forces.


" General purpose land, naval, and air forces.
* Weapon systems and major items of materiel, including critical
reviews of requirements, performance, and life cycle costs of current and
proposed weapon systems.

* Nuclear warhead requirements.


* Support forces and systems.
* Deployment plans and overseas basing requirements.

* Mobility force programs and prepositioning plans.

" Materiel support programs and war reserve stocks.

* Force readiness and capabilities.


* Implications for manpower resources of specific force structure
plans.
* Contingency plans.
* Security assistance programs.
" Allied and foreign military requirements and capabilities.

In addition, the ASD(PA&E) provides support to the Secretary of


Defense through:
* Economic analyses defense programs and of the defense program's
effect on the economy.
* CostAnalysis Improvement Group leadership and support.
* Cost/Benefit analysis of major automated information system.
* Management of the PPBS programming phase and of the program
and execution reviews.

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ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
(PUBLIC AFFAIRS) (ASD(PA))

(DoD Directive 5122.5)

Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the ASD(PA) is


responsible for ensuring a free flow of news and information to the media,
appropriate forums, the general public, and to the internal audiences of the
Armed Forces, limited only by national security constraints, as authorized by
Executive Order and statutory mandates. The ASD(PA) is responsible for the
following functions:

* Act as the releasing agency for DoD information and audiovisual


materials to news media representatives. Evaluate news media requests for
DoD support and cooperation and determine appropriate level of DoD
participation.

* As required, prepare speeches, public statements, Congressional


testimony, articles for publication and other materials for public release by
selected DoD and White House officials.

* Establish policy for the DoD Freedom of Information Act Program


consistent with Title 5, United States Code, Section 552 and DoD Directive
5400.7. Direct and administer the Freedom of Information Act Program
consistent with DoD Directive 5400.7 and DoD Instruction 5400.10 and the
access portion of the DoD Privacy Act consistent with DoD Directive 5400.11
for the OSD, JCS and Joint Staff, and other DoD Components as may be
assigned.

* Conduct policy and security reviews of all material prepared for


public release and publication originated by the DoD (including testimony
before Congressional committees), or by its contractors, DoD employees as
individuals, and material submitted by sources outside the DoD for such
review.
• Direct and administer the Mandatory Declassification Review
Program for the OSD, JCS and Joint Staff, and various other DoD
Components.

* Serve as the official point of contact for public and media


appearances by DoD officials and conduct advanced planning and
coordination, as required, with private, public and media organizations for
such events.

* Analyze and reply to inquiries regarding DoD policies, programs, or


activities, which are received from the general public, either directly or from
the Congress, the White House, or other Government agencies.

* Evaluate and respond to requests for DoD cooperation in programs


involvi-g relations with the public, to include requests for Aerial
Demonstration Teams support and band support in the National Capital
Region, and requests for travel in military carriers for public affairs purposes
by news media representatives or other non-DoD personnel.

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e Evaluate and coordinate the DoD response to requests for speakers
received by the Department of Defense and, as required, assist in scheduling
and programming for the participation of qualified personnel.

* Provide policy guidance to the Defense Information School


regarding information training.
* Manage the DoD Internal Information Program through the
American Forces Information Service (AFIS) consistent with DoD Directive
5122.10, to include:
-- Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS), consistent
with DoD Directive 5120.20 and DoD 5120.20-R.
-- DoD visual information and audiovisual activities, and joint
visual information services, consistent with DoD Directives 5040.2 and
5040.3.
-- DoD newspapers, including European and Pacific Stars and
Stripe , and civilian enterprise publications, consistent with DoD Instruction
5120.4.

-- DoD periodicals, consistent with DoD Directive 5120.43.


-- American Forces Press and Publications Service (AFPPS).
-- Oversee the provision of news analysis and news clipping
services for the OSD, JCS and Joint Staff, and the Military Departments'
headquarters.
e Provide DoD assistance to non-government, entertainment-
oriented motion picture, television, and video productions consistent with
DoD Instruction 5410.16.
* Provide pubiic affairs guidance to DoD components, i.e., the Joint
Chiefs of Staff and Joint Staff, the Unified/Specified Commands, the Military
Departments, and the Defense Agencies. This guidance includes interagency
coordination, as required.

* Maintain the capability to deploy, on short notice, a DoD National


Media Pool at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The purpose of the
pool is to cover the first stages of U.S. military operations that involve armed
conflict with military forces of another nation in areas where there normally
would not be a news media presence.

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ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
(RESERVE AFFAIRS) (ASD(RA))
(DoD Directive 5125.1)

Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the ASD(RA) is


responsible for exercising overall supervision of Reserve Component matters
in the Department of Defense:
0 Develops policies, programs and procedures concerning National
Guard and Reserve manpower utilization and requirements, including
mobilization and management of pretrained individual manpower in the
requisite numbers, skills, and time frames.

* Assessment of National Guard and Reserve personnel accession and


retention plans, programs and trends, including recruiting, bonus,
compensation, entitlement, employment protection, family support, and
equal opportunity programs.
* Plans, programs, and budgets.
* Research, studies, and evaluation.

* Operations, training, and force structure.

* Mobilization, demobilization, and reconstitution.

* Force mix.
* Weapons systems, equipment, and materiel.

* Construction, installations, and facilities.


* Readiness and sustainability.

In addition, the ASD(RA)


* Exercises direction, authority, and control over the National
Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.
* Reviews and coordinates the reports of the Reserve Forces Policy
Board (RFPB) prior to forwarding to the Secretary of Defense; also provides
administrative staff support to the RFPB.
* Establishes and maintains liaison with Ministry of Defense officials
dealing with reserve component matters in allied nations.
COMPTROLLER OF THE DOD
(DoD Directive 5118.3)

Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the Comptroller of the


DoD is responsible for the following functions:
e Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS), including
program coordination and control.
* DoD budget formulation and execution, resources allocation, and
oversight of utilization.
* Provide budget justification to the Congress.

* Maintain liaison between the Department and the Appropriation


Committees of the Congress, and focal point for fiscal matters with the
Armed Services and Budget Committees.
* Focal point for joint OSD and OMB review of the budget.

* Initiatives to strengthen Department-wide management and


accounting of resources, and to improve management information provided
to senior officials.
* Financial policy including accounting policy and pricing policy. This
involves the provision of goods and services by DoD Components, including
sales to Foreign Governments.
* Leadership of Defense-wide accounting systems improvement
efforts and oversight of the implementation of these improvements.
* International Financial matters, including the adequacy of
International Financial Agreements.
* Develop the Department's management agenda and identify high
priority issues to be resolved and proper mechanisms for their resolution.
* Develop and oversee implementation of total cost per output
standards for the Department to be used for budget, management, and
productivity improvement purposes.
* Internal management control program to control waste, fraud, and
mismanagement.
9 The development of policy and procedures for relationships with
financial institutions on DoD installations; disbursing operations; prompt
payment; cash and debt management; and the acquisition, use and
disposition of US and foreign currencies.
* Review and approve/disapprove all major automated information
systems (AIS) program plans.
e Develop and enforce AIS life-cycle management policies,
Information Processing Standards, and AIS training, education, and technical
assistance programs.
0 Assist OSD elements with AIS program proposals, planning and
acquisition; and provide OSD elements with AIS technical assistance and
support.
0 Serves as the Senior Information Resourc.es Management (IRM)
official for the DoD.
e Special studies and analyses related to Comptroller responsibilities.
a Develop DoD policy on Government Accounting Office (GAO) access
to DoD planning, financial, and operational records, correspondence or
reports.
* Exercises direction, authority, and control over the Defense
Contract Audit Agency (DoDD 5105.36).

* Chairman of the Major Automated Information Systems Review


Committee.

* Member of the Defense Planning Resources Board, member of the


Cost Analysis Improvement Group, and member of the Defense Acquisition
Board.

* Member of the Contract Finance Committee, the Commercial Cost


Principles Committee, the Pricing Committee, and the Cost Accounting
Standards Policy Group.
* Member of, or consultant to, various standing and ad hoc Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoDIFAR Supplement (DFARS) Committees
concerned with contract pricing or costing issues.

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GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE DOD
(DoD Directive 5145.1)

Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the General Counsel


serves as chief legal officer of the Department of Defense. Responsibilities
include:
a Provide advice to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense
regarding all legal matters and services performed within, or involving, the
Department of Defense.

e Provide legal advice to OSD organizations and, as appropriate,


other DoD Components.

* Oversee, as appropriate, legal services performed within the


Department of Defense, including determining the adherence by attorneys in
the Department of Defense to appropriate professional standards.
* Coordinate on appeals from denials of requests under the Freedom
of Information Act, as appropriate.
* Provide advice on standards of conduct involving personnel of OSD
and, as appropriate, other DoD Components.

* Develop the DoD Legislative Program and coordinate DoD positions


on legislation and Executive Orders.
* Provide for the coordination of significant legal issues, including
litigation involving the DoD and other matters before the Department of
Justice in which the DoD has an interest.
* Establish DoD policy on general legal issues, determine the DoD
position on specific legal problems, and resolve disagreements within the
DoD on such matters.
0 Perform such functions relating to the DoD security program
(including surveillance over DoD personnel security programs) as the
Secretary or Deputy Secretary of Defense may assign.

* Act as lead counsel for the Department in all inteinational


negotiations conducted by OSD components.

* Maintain the central repository for all international agreements


coordinated, negotiated, or concluded by DoD personnel.

In addition, the General Counsel serves as Director, Defense Legal


Services Agency (DLSA) (DoDD 5145.4).
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION (DOT&E)

(DoD Directive 5141.2)


Under the provisions of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 138, and under the
direction of the Secretary of Defense, the DOT&E is the principal staff
assistant and advisor to the Secretary of Defense on OT&E in the DoD and the
principal OT&E official within the senior management of the DoD. In this
capacity, the DOT&E is responsible for the following functions:

0 Prescribe policies and procedures for the conduct of OT&E within


the Department of Defense.
* Provide advice and make recommendations to the Secretary of
Defense, and issue guidance to, and consult with, the heads of the DoD
Components with respect to OT&E in the DoD in general, and with respect to
specific OT&E to be conducted in connection with a major defense acquisition
program.
* Designate selected special interest weapons, equipment, or
munitions as major defense acquisition programs.
* Develop systems and standards for the administration and
management of approved ',T&E plans for major defense acquisition
programs.

* Monitor a d --view all OT&E in the DoD to ensure adherence to


approved policies a,,a standards.
0 Anaiyze the results of OT&E conducted for each major defense
acquisition program and submit a report to the Secretary of Defense, the
Under Se.c.etary of Defense (Acquisition), and to the Committees on Armed
Services and Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives that
addresses (a) the adequacy of the test and evaluation performed and (b)
whether the results confirm the combat effectiveness and suitability of the
items tested.

* Coordinate operational testing conducted jointly by more than one


DoD Component.

* Review and make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense on


all bud etary and financial matters relating to OT&E, including operational
test facilities and equipment.
* Initiate plans, programs, actions, and taskings to ensure that OT&E
for major defense acquisition programs is designed to evaluate the
operational effectiveness and suitability of U.S. military weapon systems and
equipment.
* Review and report to the Secretary of Defense on the adequacy of
operational test planning, priorities, support resources, execution,
evaluation, and reporting for major defense acquisition programs while
avoiding unnecessary duplication.
ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
(INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT) (ATSD(IO))
(DoD Directive 5148.11)

Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the ATSD(IO) is


responsible for the independent oversight of all intelligence, intelligence-
related, and counterintelligence activities within the Department of Defense.
The ATSD(IO) shall perform the following functions:

* Review, in consultation with the DoD General Counsel, all


allegations that raise questions of legality or propriety of intelligence,
intell igence-related and counterintelligence activities within the Department
of Defense.

* Conduct investigations of intelligence, intelligence-related, and


counterintelligence activities that raise questions of legality or propriety.
0 Conduct vigorous and independent inspections of DoD
Components that engage in intelligence, intelligence-related, and
counterintelligence activities to assure compliance with Executive Order
12333 and DoD policies.
* Monitor investigations and inspections by DOD Components of
intelligence, intelligence-related, and counterintelligence activities, evaluate
the findings, and, if appropriate, submit recommendations for corrective
action to the Secretary of Defense.
* Serve as the focal point for all DoD contacts with the President's
Intelligence Oversight Board (PIOB). In consultation with the DoD General
Counsel, report at least quarterly to the Secretary of Defense and the
Chairman, PIOB, on actions taken by Defense intelligence Components to
assure compliance with Executive Order 12333.
* Review sensitive support provided to DoD Components and other
Departments and Agencies of the US Government pursuant to DoD Directive
S-5210.36, to assure compliance with DoD policies.

* Participate as a member of the Defense Counterintelligence Board


(DoD Directive 5240.2).

* Coordinate, as appropriate, with the DoD Inspector General on


matters relating to the DoD IG's area of responsibility in accordance with
Public Law 95-452.

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ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
(INTELLIGENCE POLICY) (ATSD(IP))

(DoD Directive 5148.12)


Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the ATSD(IP), as advisor
on intelligence matters, to include all aspects of foreign intelligence, tactical
intelligence and related activities, counterintelligence, security, investigative
activities, and covert action related activities, shall:

* Provide advice, make recommendations, and monitor the


implementation of DoD intelligence policies and programs.

0 Review all intelligence programs and resource management


activities, including resource allocation, and recommend changes to the
Secretary of Defense and OSD officials responsible for staff supervision of
these activities.
* Review requirements and priorities to determine if DoD user
requirements are fully considered in the development of intelligence plans
and programs.

* Conduct a continuing assessment of the effectiveness of DoD


intelligence activities, including the production of finished intelligence.

* Perform such other advisory or representational duties as the


Secretary of Defense shall specifically assign.

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DOD COORDINATOR FOR DRUG ENFORCEMENT
POLICY AND SUPPORT
(DoD Directive 5149.1)

Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the DoD Coordinator


for Drug Enforcement Policy and Support, as the principal staff assistant and
advisor for drug control policy, requirements, priorities, systems, resources,
and programs, shall:

e Develop policies, conduct analyses, provide advice, make


recommendations, and issue guidance on DoD drug control plans and
programs.
e Develop systems and standards for the administration and
management of approved DoD drug control plans and programs.

* Promulgate plans, programs, actions, and taskings pertaining to the


DoD drug control program consistent with the National Drug Control
Strategy, and DoD drug control policies and objectives.
* Review, evaluate, coordinate, and monitor DoD drug control plans
and programs to ensure adherence to approved policies and standards.
* Promote coordination, cooperation, and mutual understanding
within the DoD, within Congress, and between the DoD and other Federal
agencies, State and local governments, and the civilian community.

0 Serve on boards, committees, and other groups pertaining to


assigned functional areas and represent the Secretary of Defense on drug
control matters outside the Department.
* Serve as the DoD point of contact for the Office of the Director of
National Drug Control Policy and other Federal and State agencies, as
appropriate.
* Participate in, and oversee and monitor planning, programming,
and budgeting for the DoD counter-drug mission in coordination with OSD
officials; the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; and appropriate DoD
Components.
* Coordinate and monitor DoD support of civilian drug-law
enforcement.
* Coordinate and monitor interagency detection and monitoring of
maritime and aerial transit of illegal drugs into the United States.

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e Coordinate and monitor, in conjunction with the Assistant Secretary
of Defense (Reserve Affairs) (ASD(RA)), National Guard support to State drug-
law enforcement operations.

* Coordinate and monitor, in conjunction with the Assistant Secretary


of Defense (Command, Control, Communications and Intellig ence) (ASD(C31)),
DoD intelligence and communications support of drug-law enforcement
operations.
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (DA&M)

(DoD Directive 5105.53)

Under the direction of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the DA&M is


the principal staff assistant and advisor on DoD-wide organizational and
administrative management matters. The DA&M is responsible for the
following functions:
0 Advise and assist the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense on
administration and organization within the Department of Defense.
* Provide policy guidance to DoD Components and coordinate on
administrative and organizational matters.
* Review, evaluate, and develop recommendations to improve the
organization, functions, and management of DoD activities and programs.
• Develop and maintain organizational charters for the OSD, the
Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and other DoD activities, as
required.
* Provide policy guidance, coordinate, and oversee administration of
assigned programs, including the DoD Committee M3nagement Program, the
DoD Management Headquarters Program, and the DoD Privacy Program.
* Administer the Historical Program of the OSD and coordinate DoD
Historical Program activities.
0 Analyze and control manpower requirements for the OSD, the JCS
and Joint Staff, and other assigned activities.
* Administer the Internal Management Control Program for the OSD
and other assigned activities.
0 Participate in planning, programming, and budgeting activities
related to DA&M responsibilities.
* Promote coordination, cooperation, and mutual understanding on
matters under DA&M cognizance within the DoD and between the DoD,
other Government Agencies, and the public.
* Serve on boards, committees, and other groups concerned with
matters pertaining to the functions and responsibilities assigned to the
DA&M and represent the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense on such
matters outside the DoD.

In addition, the DA&M serves as the Director, Washington Headquarters


Services, with responsibility for providing administrative and operational
support to OSD and other specified Department of Defense activities in the
National Capital Region (NCR).

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ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS -- DEFENSE AGENCIES

DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)


(DoD Directive 5105.41)

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is a separately


organized agency within the Department of Defense under a Director,
appointed by the Secretary of Defense. The Agency engages in advanced
basic and applied research and development projects essential to the
Department of Defense, and conducts prototype projects that embody
technology that may be incorporated into joint programs, programs in
support of deployed U.S. forces, or selected Military Department programs
and, on request, assists the Military Departments in their prototype efforts.
In this regard, arranges for, manages and directs the performance of work
connected with assigned advanced projects by the Military Departments,
other government agencies, individuals, private business entities, and
educational or research institutions, as appropriate; recommends through
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition to the Secretary of Defense
assignment of advanced projects to the Agency; keeps the USD(A), the Joint
Chiefs of Staff and Joint Staff, the Military Departments, and other DoD
agencies informed on significant new developments and technological
advances within assigned projects; and performs other such functions as the
Secretary of Defense or USD(A) may assign.
DEFENSE COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY (DCA)
(DoD Directive 5105.19)

The Defense Communications Agency (DCA) is a Combat Support


Agency of the Department of Defense (DoD) under the direction, authority,
and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (USD(A)).
Guidance with regard to military and communications doctrine, operational
policies, requirements and procedures is furnished to the Director, DCA by
the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). DCA is responsible for planning,
developing and supporting command, control, communications (C3) and
information systems that serve the needs of the National Command
Authorities (NCA) under all conditions of peace and war. It provides
guidance and support on technical and operational C3 and information
systems issues affecting the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the
Military Departments, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and Joint Staff, the
Unifiedand Specified Commands, and the Defense Agencies. It ensures the
interoperability of the Worldwide Military Command and Control System
(WWMCCS), the Defense Communications System (DCS), theater and tactical
command and control systems, NATO and/or allied C3 Systems, and those
national and/or international commercial systems that effect the DCA
mission. It provides telecommunications integration support to OSD and U.S.
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) in support of counter-drug missions
pursuant to the President's National Drug Control Strategy. It supports
national security emergency preparedness (NSEP) telecommunications
functions of the National Communications System (NCS) as prescribed by
Executive Order 12472, Assignment of National Security and Emergency
Preparedness Telecommunications Functions, April 3, 1984.

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DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY (DCAA)

(DoD Directive 5105.36)

The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), under the direction,


authority, and control of the Comptroller, DoD, is responsible for performing
all contract audits for the Department of Defense, and providing accounting
and financial advisory services regarding contracts and subcontracts to aD
DoD Components responsible for procurement and contract administration.
These services are provided in connection with negotiation, administration,
and settlement of contracts and subcontracts. They include evaluating the
acceptability of costs claimed or proposed by contractors and reviewing the
efficiency and economy of contractor operations. DCAA also provides
contract audit services to other Government agencies, as appropriate; its
operations are conducted on a worldwide basis.

DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (DIA)

(DoD Directive 5105.21)

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), operating under the direction,


authority, and control of the Secretary of Defense, is responsible for
satisfying the foreign intelligence requirements of the Secretary of Defense,
the Joint Chiefs of Staff, DoD Components, and other authorized recipients.
The Director, DIA, is the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense on
intelligence matters and operates with staff supervision exercised by the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications, and
Intelligence. In addition to providing intelligence and intelligence staff
support to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, DIA ensures that adequate, timely, and
reliable intelligence is available to the Unified and Specified Commands. The
Director, DIA also is the program manager for the General Defense
Intelligence Program (GDIP), and serves as the manager for all DoD Human
Intelligence (HUMINT) activities. The Director, DIA, establishes, organizes,
operates and controls intelligence resources for all organizations and
activities assigned to DIA; assigns tasks and issues instructions and guidance
to DoD Components having collateral or related functions in the field of his
assigned responsibilities; and, secures such support and assistance as may be
necessary from the Military Departments and other DoD Components to
carry out the DIA mission.

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DEFENSE INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (DIS)

(DoD Directive 5105.42)

The Defense Investigative Service (DIS), under the direction, authority,


and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Policy), conducts all Personnel
Security Investigations (PSI's) for DoD Components and, when appropriate,
also conducts PSI's for other U.S. Government activities. These PSI's include
investigation of allegations of subversive affiliations, adverse suitability
information, or any other situation that requires resolution to complete the
PSI. DIS is also responsible for the four major programs involving industrial
security: the Defense Industrial Security Program; the Key Assets Protection
Program; the Inspection Program for Contractors with conventional arms,
ammunition and explosives, and the Certification Program for Contractors
with very high speed integrated circuits.

DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY (DLSA)


(DoD Directive 5145.4)

The Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA), under the direction,


authority, and conti'ol of its Director, who also serves as the General Counsel
of the Department of Defense, provides legal advice and services for the
Defense Agencies, DoD Field Activities, and other assigned organizations.
This includes technical support and assistance for development of the DoD
Legislative Program; coordinating DoD positions on legislation and
Presidential Executive Orders; providing a centralized legislative document
reference and distribution point for the DoD; maintaining the Department's
historical legislative files; developing DoD policy for standards of conduct
and administering the Standards of Conduct Program for the OSD and other
assigned organizations; and administering the Defense Industrial Security
Clearance Review Program.

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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA)
(DoD Directive 5105.22)

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), as a Combat Support Agency under


the direction, authority, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense
(Acquisition), provides worldwide loistics support for the missions of the
Military Departments and the Unified and Specified Commands under
conditions of peace and war. Also provides logistics support to other DoD
Components and certain Federal agencies, foreign governments,
international organizations, and others as authorized. Provides materiel
commodities and items of supply that have been determined, through the
application of approved criteria, to be appropriate for integrated
management by DLA on behalf of all DoD Components, or that have been
otherwise specifically assigned by appropriate authority. Furnishes logistics
services directly associated with the supply management function and other
support services including scientific and technical information, federal
cataloging, industrial plant equipment, reutilization and marketing and
systems analysis, design, procedural development and maintenance for
supply and service systems, industrial plant equipment storage and issuance,
DLA logistics systems development, and the National Defense Stockpile
Program. Maintains a wholesale distribution system for assigned items.
Provides contract administration service in support of the Military
Departments, other DoD Components, Federal civi agencies and, when
authorized, to foreign governments and others.

DEFENSE MAPPING AGENCY (DMA)


(DoD Directive 5105.40)

The Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) reports to the Under Secretary of


Defense (Acquisition). DMA's mission is to enhance national security and
support the OSD, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Joint Staff, Unified and
Specified Commands, Military Departments, and other users, by producing
and distributing timely and tailored mapping, charting and geodetic
products, services and training, and advising on such matters. To provide
nautical charts and marine navigational data to worldwide merchant marine
and private vessel operators. To maintain liaison with civil agencies and
other national and international scientific and other mapping, charting and
geodetic activities. The Director, DMA, is responsible to the Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff for operational matters within the JCS cognizance.

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DEFENSE NUCLEAR AGENCY (DNA)
(DoD Directive 5105.31)

The Defense Nuclear Agency (DNA) conducts research and development


activities under the direction of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition, and reports to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff for operational
matters. DNA is responsible for DoD interests on matters concerning the
survivability, effectiveness, and use of nuclear weapons, and nuclear
weapons effects on weapons systems and forces. DNA directs all DoD arms
control verification and compliance research, development, testing, and
evaluation. DNA analyzes weapons planning allocation and other use
options. More specifically, DNA conducts the DoD nuclear weapons effects
research and test programs, conducts efforts to determine the vulnerability
of military systems and installations, conducts research to improve the
security and survivability of nuclear weapons systems and the ability of man
to withstand the effects of nuclear radiation. DNA maintains the national
nuclear weapon stockpile data bases and the associated reporting system for
all nuclear weapons in DoD custody. It develops policies and procedures to
respond to any nuclear weapon accident. DNA manages other related efforts
in support of DoD initiatives for nuclear weapons effects research and
development and nuclear weapons operational requirements.

DEFENSE SECURITY ASSISTANCE AGENCY (DSAA)


(DoD Directive 5105.38)

The Defense Security Assistance Agency (DSAA), under the direction,


authority, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, serves as
the DoD focal point and clearinghouse for the development and
implementation of security assistance plans and programs, monitoring major
weapon sales and technology transfer issues, budgetary and financial
arrangements, legislative initiatives and activities, and policy and other
security assistance matters through the analysis, coordination, decision, and
implementation process. DSAA directs and supervises the organization,
functions, training, administrative support, and staffing of DoD elements in
foreign countries responsible for managing security assistance programs and
supports the development of cooperative programs with industrialized
nations. As a essential staff element of the OSD policy cluster, DSAA must be
in a position to keep all concerned elements of DoD and the security
assistance community informed about the status of ongoing security
assistance actions and to raise issues through appropriate channels when
decisions of higher authority are required. The DSAA mission is to develop
and manage the security assistance program so as to gain maximum benefit
for the foreign policy and national security of the United States.
NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY/CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICE (NSAICSS)
(DoD Directive S-5100.20)

The National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS), under


the direction, authority, and control of the Secretary of Defense, is
responsible for centralized coordination, direction, and performance of
highly specialized intelligence functions in support of U.S. Government
activities. NSA carries out the responsibilities of the Secretary of Defense to
serve as Executive Agency for U.S. Government signals intelligence,
communications security, and computer security, and operations security
training activities. The Central Security Service provides the Military Services
a unified cryptologic organization within the Department of Defense
designed to assure proper control of the planning, programming, budgeting,
and expenditure of resources for cryptologic activities.

ON-SITE INSPECTION AGENCY (OSIA)


(DoD Directive TS-5134.2)

The United States On-Site Inspection Agency (OSIA), operates as a


separate agency of the Department of Defense, reporting to the Under
Secretary of Defense (Acquisition). The mission of the OSIA is to manage and
coordinate on-site inspections used to collect information for monitoring the
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. This includes the conduct of
on-site inspections by the U.S. Government abroad arid the conduct and
coordination of U.S. activities associated with on-site inspections by the
Soviet Union on U.S. Territory or at U.S.-controlled facilities in INF basing
countries.

STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE ORGANIZATION (SDIO)


(DoD Directive 5141.5)

The Strategic Defense Initiative Organization (SDIO) operates under the


direction, authority, and control of the Secretary of Defense and is under the
overall supervision of the Deputy Secretary of Defense. The goal of the SDIO
is to provide options to the national senior leadership for the elimination of
the threat posed by nuclear ballistic missiles, and to increase the contribution
of defensive systems to U.S. and Allied security. Under its Director, the SDIO
engages in research and development projects essential to the success of the
Presidentially-mandated Strategic Defense Initiative program; arranges for,
manages, and directs the performance of work connected with assigned
research projects by the Military Departments, other government agencies,
individuals, private business entities, and educational or research
institutions, as appropriate; recommends to the Secretary of Defense the
assignment of projects to Agencies; and keeps the Secretary, Deputy
Secretary, and other top management officials informed of significant
developments and technology advances within assigned projects.

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AMERICAN FORCES INFORMATION SERVICE (AFIS)


(DoD Directive 5122.10)

AFIS, under the policy guidance of the Assistant Secretary of Defense


(Public Affairs): (1) advises and acts for the ASD(PA) in managing DoD
internal information programs; (2) develops policies, guidelines, and
standards for the management of DoD visual information (VI) activities and
programs; (3) develops policies, guidelines, and standards for the
management of Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) outlets
and activities; and (4) provides joint-interest print, radio, film, and television
materials for use in the internal information programs of the Military
Departments and other DoD organizations. The Director, AFIS, plans and
manages functions as indicated below:
* Organizes, directs, and manages AFIS and all assigned resources.
* Serves as Director of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service
(AFRTS).
e Serves as Chairman of the American Forces Information Council
(A FIC).
* For print media internal information programs:
-- Develops and oversees the implementation of policies and
procedures pertaining to the management, content, and publication of
periodicals, pamphlets, Armed Forces newspapers, and civilian enterprise
publications, including the provisions of DoD Directive 5120.43 and DoD
Instruction 5120.4.
-- Serves as DoD point of contact in the United States for Unified
Command newspaper editorial and business policy, business guidance and
assistance, and other policy matters.
-- Serves as DoD point of contact with the Congressional Joint
Committee on Printing and other Congressional entities for matters
pertaining to DoD periodicals, Armed Forces newspapers, and civilian
enterprise publications.
-- Develops, publishes, or procures appropriate internal
information materials of DoD-wide, joint-interest nature.
-- Exercises operational responsibility over Current News Analysis
and Research Service, a news monitoring and research internal information
management service for the Secretary of Defense and senior subordinate
staff.

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* For AFRTS activities and internal information programs:
-- Designates geographic areas of responsibility for the operation
of Military Department AFRTS outlets and activities, and exercises program
management control of AFRTS.
-- Develops and oversees the implementation of policies and
procedures pertaining to the management and operation of radio and
television outlets and activities, including the provisions of DoD Directive
5120.20 and DoD 5120.20-R.
-- Exercises fiscal and manpower resource control through the
Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS). Provides guidance on,
reviews, and approves or revises proposed resource programs, formulates
budget estimates, recommends resource allocations, and monitors the
implementation of approved programs.
-- In conjunction with the Chairman, Joint Chie-s of Siaff,
coordinates contingency and wartime requirements with the Commanders in
Chief of Unified and Specified Commands.
-- Administers centralized management information and resource
management systems, in accordance with DoD Directives 7750.5 and 5000.11.
-- Establishes guidelines for, and authorizes the establishment of,
new stations, the disestablishment of existing stations, and the configuration
of broadcast networks.
-- Develops and maintains a program for the standardization of
broadcast equipment. Establishes broadcast equipment technical
specifications andperformance standards, and certifies equipment for use.
-- Establishes manning standards for outlets and overhead staffs,
and qualification standards for broadcast and technical support personnel.
Reviews and concurs or nonconcurs in the selection of network commanders.
-- Negotiates for, acquires, and provides commercial program
materials, including a free flow of general and military news, sports, and
current events programs. Under normal circumstances, this function shall be
carried out by the Commander, AFRTS Broadcast Center, Los Angeles, CA,
under the authority, direction, and control of the Director, AFIS.
-- Develops, produces, and/or procures spot announcements and
public service announcements in support of DoD internal infr-ation
programs.
* For Visual Information activities and programs:
-- Develops, promulgates, and monitors the implementation of
policies, procedures, and programs, and establishes management
responsibilities for DoD VI activities and resources consistent with DoD
Directive 5040.2.

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-- Operates the Federal Audiovisual Contract Management OlficL:
as Executive Agent for the Office of Federal Procurement Poicy, Of/ice of
Management and Budget.
-- Manages necessary information systems to support these
requirements.
-- Develops common VI formats and standardization guidelines.

0 Exercises management oversight of the Joint Visual Informatilo?


Services (JVIS) consistent with DoD Directive 5040.3:
-- Reviews JVIS plans, programs, actions, and taskings to assure
that JVIS programs and systems accommodate operational requirements.
-- Serves as program review authority for JVIS-related Program
Objectives Memorandum and budget submissions.
-- Oversees contract quality control and assurance responsibility
for Audio-Visual (AV) productions obtained under the Federal AV Contract
Management System.
0 Develops and provides DoD information training requirements,
policy, and guidance, and provides training and management oversight and
assistance on behalf of the ASD(PA) for the Defense Information School
(DINFOS) established under DoD Directive 5160.48.
* Provides assistance to other joint-service VI training programs.
" Performs other related internal information functions that the
ASD(PA) may assign.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPENDENTS SCHOOLS (DODDS)

(DoD Directive 1342.6)

DODDS, under the policy guidance and operational dr*r~t, of the


Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management and Personnel)
(ASD(FM&P)), administers a quality educational system from kindergarten
through grade 12 for eligible minor dependents of military and civilian
personnel of the Department of Defense stationed overseas The Director,
DODDS, performs the following functions:
e Develops policy and regulatory issuances, organizes, funds, and
administers the Dependents Schools program.
* Effects agreements with Military Departments and other
Government entities, as required, for the effective operation of the
Dependents Schools system.
o Analyzes requirements, and supports the development and
justification of schools construction, modification, and/or repair projects
included in annual military construction programs.

0 Provides policy, advisory, and executive secretariat services to the


Defense Dependents Education Council which consults on DoDDS policy with
the ASD(FM&P) and to the Advisory Council on Dependents' Education, which
advises the Director, DoDDS, on general operational policies.

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DEFENSE MEDICAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY (DMSA)

(DoD Directive 5136.10)

The Defense Medical Support Activity (DMSA), a field activity of


ASD(HA), is designed to help support the information and facility planning,
programming and review needs of the Military Health Care System (MHCS).
The ASD(HA) serves as the Director of DMSA which is made up of two
functional entities, the Defense Medical Systems Support Center (DMSSC) and
the Defense Medical Facilities Office (DMFO).

0 The Director, DMSSC, carries out the following functions:


-- Reviews, evaluates, nd certifies information system
requirements and priorities for the MHCS, to include the review of medical
research and development applications and technical advances in medical
equipment and instrumentation that may evolve into or interface with
operational information systems.
-- Reviews and makes recommendations to the ASD(HA) regarding
Military Department and Defense Agency budget submissions for automated
military information systems to ensure adherence to DoD policy, promote
integrated medical information planning efforts, ensure cross-Service
coordination, prevent duplicative effort and maximize program efficiencies
and effectiveness.
-- Maintains an eligibility checking system to confirm entitlement
to DoD benefits (including health care, commissary, exchange, and theater
privileges) for ASD(HA), military headquarters, operations on military bases,
military medical treatment facilities and CHAMPUS related activities by
enrolling the beneficiary population into a central data base and collecting
demographic and sociographic information on the population entitled to
receive benefits.
-- Operates the Defense Medical Regulating Information System
(DMRIS), in support of the Armed Services Medical Regulating Office
(ASMRO), in accordance with DoD Directive 5154.6, and other DoD and HA
data information collection, analysis and planning systems including the
Defense Medical Information System (DMIS) and the Resource Analysis and
Planning System (RAPS).

-- Provides all automated systems operational, analytical, and


modeling support to DMFO and the ASD(HA) staff as well as administrative
support to DMFO.
-- Oversees the automated medical information systems of
CHAMPUS, to include policy guidance, planning, and resource review.

-- Provides oversight and operational support of automated


information systems for the Department of Defense Medical Examination
Review Board (DoDMERB).
e The Director, DMFO, carries out the following functions:
-- Reviews the capability of military medical facilities to support
DoD-wide health care requirements.
-- Identifies the most urgently needed new facilities and those
requiring replacement, modification, or modernization.
-- Determines appropriate sizing for military medical facilities
construction projects.
-- Identifies priorities for military medical facility construction
projects within a consolidated DoD program, taking into account the
recommendations of the Military Departments.
-- Develops justification and documentation to support and
defend the medical facility construction program during the PPBS process and
before Congress.
-- Administers and monitors funds allocation for approved military
medical facility construction projects.
-- Develops and maintains DoD engineering, design, and space
criteria for military medical facilities.
-- Performs concept reviews and provides 35 percent certification
of all military medical facility construction projects.
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (DTSA)
(DoD Directive 5105.51)

DTSA, under the policy and overall management of the Under Secretary
of Defense (Policy), serves as the focal point within DoD for administering the
DoD Technology Security Program. It is responsible for reviewing the
international transfer of defense-related technology, goods, and services
consistent with U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives. The
Director, DTSA has primary responsibility within OUSD(P) to:
0 Formulate and recommend to USD(P), DoD and U.S. Government
(USG) policy positions on East-West and Free World trade and technology
transfer issues. Review and develop DoD positions on munitions and dua-
use license applications for USD(P), including applications being considered
by the Multilateral Coordinating Committee (COCOM).
0 Assess end use and the potential military application of transferred
technology which could impact U.S. national security, and conduct the annual
assessment of technology transfer, as well as directing compliance with DoD
Directive 2040.2, "International Transfer of Technology, Goods, Services, and
Munitions." Formulate DoD positions on proposed foreign investments
reviewed by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS).
* Support USG intelligence and enforcement activities to restrain the
flow of defense-related goods and technology to potential adversaries.

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OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM
OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (OCHAMPUS)
(DoD Directive 5105.46)

OCHAMPUS, under the policy guidance and operational direction of the


Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs), administers civilian health
and medical programs for retirees, and for spouses and children of active
duty, retired, and deceased members of the Uniformed Services. The
Uniformed Services include the Military Departments of the Department of
Defense, the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Oceanograp.ic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) and the Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned
Corps. Specific duties are as follows:
* Organizes and manages OCHAMPUS resources and develops policy
and regulation issuances required for effective administration of civilian
health benefits to eligible members of the Uniformed Services and their
dependents.

* Ensures the administration of OCHAMPUS programs contributes to


the DoD medical readiness posture.
0 Effects agreements with Military Departments and other
Government entities, as required, for effective administration of OCHAMPUS
programs.
* Executes, administers, and monitors contracts for the delivery and
financing of civilian health benefits, and to provide utilization control, peer
review, and quality assurance of health care received by eligible
beneficiaries.

0 Conducts studies, demonstrations, and research activities, including


contract studies, in the health care area with a view to improving the quality,
efficiency, convenience, and cost-effectiveness of OCHAMPUS programs and
the DoD health care delivery system.
* Conveys OCHAMPUS information to health care providers, users,
and others needing such information.

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OFFICE OF ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT (OEA)
(DoD Directive 3030.1)

OEA, under the policy guidance and operational direction of the


Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management and Personnel)
(ASD(FM&P)), plans and manages the following functions:

Community Economic Adiustment


* Recommends policy, develops procedural issuances, and
budgets and manages resources for the implementation and operation of
economic adjustment assistance programs; and appraises and improves
program performance.
* Monitors changes in DoD programs and activities; assists, as
required, in the assessment of possible impacts; and develops and
recommends strategies and action plans to lessen serious local impacts.
* Provides information and advice on economic adjustment
programs and the resources available to meet community economic
adjustment needs.
* Plans, organizes, coordinates, and administers economic
adjustment assistance projects for communities, areas, and States adversely
affected by DoD realignment actions.
* Assists local communities, areas, or States in expanding public
facilities and services to meet requirements generated by major expansions
or the establishment of new DoD installations.
* Directs and manages programs to provide grants for community
impact and encroachment planning, affordable housing and special impact
assistance.
* Provides technical advice and assistance to DoD-dependent
communities in efforts to diversify their economies and minimize the possible
impact of future DoD realignments.
0 Manages the program for intergovernmental coordination of
DoD Federal development programs and activities consistent with DoD
Directive 4165.61.
* Supports the Secretary of Defense as Chairperson of the
Economic Adjustment Committee (EAC), and provide staff support for the
community assistance activities of EAC.
* The Director, QEA, is also designated as the Executive Director of
the Economic Adjustment Committee.

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Special Events
0 Develops policies, plans and procedures for the delivery of
Defense support to special events including international sporting events,
intergovernmental activities, Federal interagency requests, law enforcement
operational activities, and other special events as designated by the
ASD(FM&P).
* Establishes policies and procedures to be used by authorized
groups seeking Defense assets and set criteria for determining whether
Defense assets are to be provided.

* Provides advice and guidance to organizers, State and local


governments and others on the use of DoD assets. Also, develop manuals,
instructions or other suitable materials to provide planning and operational
advice based on experience from prior events of a similar nature.

0 Obtains materials and equipment to be used in connections with


special event support activities through contracting or established supply
channels operated by DoD or other Federal agencies.
* Manages the delivery of DoD fiscal, personnel and equipment
assets to event organizers, State and local governments, and other bodies
authorized to receive Defense support.

* Maintains a system for the storage and maintenance of DoD


equipment set aside for use to support special events.

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WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)

(DoD Directive 5110.4)


WHS provides administrative and operational support to specified
Department of Defense activities in the National Capital Region (NCR). The
Director, Administration and Management has collateral responsibility as
Director, WHS, and plans, manages and administers the following functions:

0 Administrative support (including budgeting and accounting.


civilian and military personnel management, office services, security.
correspondence and cables management, directives and records
management, travel, and other such administrative services as required) to
the Ofice of the Secretary of Defense, DoD Field Activities, and other
specified Defense activities.
e Information and data systems in support of the OSD decision and
policy-making processes, including management information collection and
reports preparation in the areas of procurement, logistics, manpower, and
economics.

* DoD occupied GSA controlled administrative space in the NCR and


DoD common support facilities, including office space, concessions, layout
design, and other related building administration functions.

e Staff activities in support of the responsibilities of the Secretary of


Defense for the Federal Voting Assistance Program.

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