## Department Of Defense Directive

NUMBER 5134.14 NUMBER 5134.14
December 29, 2010 December 29, 2010
Incorporating Change 1, May 4, 2011 Incorporating Change 1, May 4, 2011

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## Subject: Principal Deputy Under Secretary Of Defense For Acquisition, Technology, And Logistics (Pdusd(At&L)) Subject: Principal Deputy Under Secretary Of Defense For Acquisition, Technology, And Logistics (Pdusd(At&L))

 References: (a) Sections 113, 133, 13
References: (a) Sections 113, 133, 133a, and 137a of title 10, United States Code

(b) DoD Directive 5134.01, "Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD(AT&L))," December 9, 2005
1.  PURPOSE.  This Directive implements sections 133a and 137a of Reference (a) and assigns responsibilities, functions, relationships, and authorities to the PDUSD(AT&L), pursuant to the authorities vested in the Secretary of Defense by Reference (a).

2.  APPLICABILITY.  This Directive applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the Department of Defense. 3.  RESPONSIBILITIES, FUNCTIONS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND AUTHORITIES.  The PDUSD(AT&L), as the principal assistant to and under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD(AT&L)), shall:
a.  Pursuant to sections 133, 133a, and 137a of Reference (a), exercise full power and authority to act for the USD(AT&L) and exercise the powers of the USD(AT&L) on any and all matters that the USD(AT&L) is authorized to act pursuant to Reference (a), except in those areas where delegation of the USD(AT&L) authority is prohibited or restricted by law, or otherwise restricted.  This all-inclusive authority may not be further delegated in toto; however, the PDUSD(AT&L) is authorized, except where otherwise restricted, to make specific written redelegations.

b.  Act for, and exercise the powers of the USD(AT&L), when the USD(AT&L) is absent or disabled.


c.  Assist the USD(AT&L) in carrying out responsibilities, fulfilling functions, managing relationships, and exercising authorities as provided for in law and DoD Directive 5134.01 (Reference (b)).


d.  Advise and assist the USD(AT&L) with all responsibilities in providing staff advice and assistance to the Secretary of Defense, including but not limited to advice and assistance concerning the DoD Acquisition System; research and development; modeling and simulation; systems engineering; advanced technology; developmental test and evaluation; production;
systems integration; logistics; installation management; military construction; procurement; environment, safety, and occupational health management; utilities and energy management;
document services; and nuclear, chemical, and biological defense programs.

4.  RELEASABILITY.  UNLIMITED.  This Directive is approved for public release and is available on the Internet from the DoD Issuances Website at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.

5.  EFFECTIVE DATE.  This Directive is effective upon its publication to the DoD Issuances Website.