Department of Defense

DIRECTIVE

NUMBER 5105.77

October 30, 2015

DCMO

SUBJECT: National Guard Bureau (NGB)

References: See Enclosure 1

1. PURPOSE. Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense by Title 10, United 

States Code (U.S.C.) (Reference (a)), this directive reissues DoD Directive (DoDD) 5105.77 

(Reference (b)) to update the organization and management, responsibilities and functions, 

relationships, authorities, and administration of the Chief, NGB, and the NGB.

2. APPLICABILITY 

a. This directive applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of 

the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) 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 DoD (referred to collectively in this 

directive as the “DoD Components”).

b. For the purposes of this directive, the term “State” includes the several States, the U.S. 

Virgin Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia; and the term “governor” 

includes the governors of the several States, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of 

Puerto Rico and, in the case of the District of Columbia National Guard, the President or his 

designee.

c. Unless the context indicates otherwise, in this directive the term “National Guard” means 

the Army National Guard, the Air National Guard, the Army National Guard of the United 

States, and the Air National Guard of the United States, consistent with Reference (a), Article 1, 

section 8, of the Constitution of the United States (Reference (c)), and Title 32, U.S.C.

(Reference (d)).

3. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

a. The NGB is a joint activity of the DoD, pursuant to section 10501 of Reference (a).
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b. The Chief, NGB, is responsible for the organization and operations of the NGB, pursuant 

to section 10502 of Reference (a).

c. The NGB consists of:

(1) The Office of the Chief, NGB, which includes the Chief, NGB, and the Vice Chief, 

NGB, who is under the authority, direction and control of the Chief, NGB, and who performs 

duties as may be prescribed by the Chief, NGB. The Office of the Chief, NGB, also includes the 

senior enlisted advisor, the U.S. Property and Fiscal Officers, and the separate personal and 

special staff offices as are prescribed in statute or required by the Chief, NGB.

(2) The National Guard Joint Staff, composed of operating offices for joint matters as 

may be prescribed by the Chief, NGB. NGB manpower is managed by the Chief, NGB, under a 

joint manpower document in the same manner as manpower for other joint activities, in 

accordance with CJCS Instruction 1001.01A (Reference (e)) to the greatest extent practical. 

(3) The Office of the Director, Army National Guard, composed of the Director, Army 

National Guard; Deputy Director, Army National Guard; the Army National Guard Readiness 

Center; and such operating divisions as may be prescribed by the Chief, NGB, for those matters 

pertaining to the Army National Guard and the Army National Guard of the United States. The 

Director, Army National Guard, is assigned to the NGB, and assists the Chief, NGB, in carrying 

out the functions of the NGB as they relate to the Army National Guard and the Army National 

Guard of the United States. Direct coordination between the Army Staff and the Director, Army 

National Guard, is authorized.

(4) The Office of the Director, Air National Guard, composed of the Director, Air 

National Guard; Deputy Director, Air National Guard; the Air National Guard Readiness Center; 

and such operating divisions as may be prescribed by the Chief, NGB, for those matters 

pertaining to the Air National Guard and the Air National Guard of the United States. The 

Director, Air National Guard, is assigned to the NGB, and assists the Chief, NGB, in carrying

out the functions of the NGB as they relate to the Air National Guard and the Air National Guard 

of the United States. Direct coordination between the Air Staff and the Director, Air National 

Guard, is authorized.

4. POLICY. It is DoD policy that:

a. The NGB is the focal point at the strategic level for non-federalized National Guard 

matters that are not the responsibility of the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Air 

Force, or the CJCS, in law or DoD policy.

b. The NGB is the channel of communications on all matters pertaining to the National 

Guard between:

(1) The Departments of the Army and the Air Force.
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(2) The States. 

c. The NGB is normally the channel of communications on all matters pertaining to the 

National Guard between:

(1) The Secretary of Defense, the CJCS, and the DoD Components other than the 

Department of the Army and the Department of the Air Force.

(2) The States.

5. RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

a. Secretary of the Army Responsibilities. Under the authority, direction, and control of the 

Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Army:

(1) Exercises authority, direction, and control over the NGB on matters pertaining to the 

responsibilities of the Secretary of the Army under law or DoD policy.

(2) Seeks and considers Chief, NGB, input on matters of policy and procedures affecting 

the National Guard, as appropriate.

(3) In coordination with the Secretary of the Air Force and the CJCS, ensures NGB and 

National Guard requirements for capabilities and functions are considered during the DoD 

planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process deliberations and

budget execution. 

(4) Consults with the Chief, NGB, in the Army’s coordination with the CJCS on 

guidance to the Combatant Commanders on the incorporation of Army National Guard of the 

United States forces, as a reserve component of the Army, into their plans for defense support of 

civil authorities.

b. Secretary of the Air Force Responsibilities. Under the authority, direction, and control of 

the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Air Force: 

(1) Exercises authority, direction, and control over the NGB on matters pertaining to the 

responsibilities of the Secretary of the Air Force under law or DoD policy.

(2) Seeks and considers Chief, NGB, input on matters of policy and procedures affecting 

the National Guard, as appropriate. 

(3) In coordination with the Secretary of the Army and the CJCS, ensures NGB and 

National Guard requirements for capabilities and functions are considered during the DoD PPBE 

process deliberations and budget execution.
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(4) Consults with the Chief, NGB, in the Air Force’s coordination with the CJCS on 

guidance to the Combatant Commanders on the incorporation of Air National Guard of the 

United States forces, as a reserve component of the Air Force, into their plans for defense 

support of civil authorities.

c. Chief, NGB, Responsibilities

(1) Under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense, consistent 

with paragraphs 5a and 5b, the Chief, NGB:

(a) Is a principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense, through the CJCS, on matters 

involving non-federalized National Guard forces, and on other matters as determined by the 

Secretary of Defense, pursuant to section 10502 of Reference (a).

(b) Is the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the 

Army, and to the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, on matters 

relating to the National Guard, the Army National Guard of the United States, and the Air 

National Guard of the United States, pursuant to section 10502 of Reference (a).

(c) Serves as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, pursuant to section 151 of 

Reference (a). As a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Chief, NGB, has the specific 

responsibility of addressing matters involving non-federalized National Guard forces in support 

of homeland defense and civil support missions, pursuant to section 10502 of Reference (a).

(d) Supports the Secretary of the Army on matters pertaining to the Secretary’s 

responsibilities in law or DoD policy.

(e) Supports the Secretary of the Air Force on matters pertaining to the Secretary’s 

responsibilities in law or DoD policy.

(f) Informs the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force on all significant matters,

including significant military operations affecting their respective duties and responsibilities, and 

all communications provided to others pertaining to their respective departments.

(g) Serves as an advisor to the Combatant Commanders, through the Secretary of the 

Army or the Secretary of the Air Force, on matters pertaining to their responsibilities in law or 

DoD policy, on National Guard matters pertaining to their Combatant Command missions and 

supports planning and coordination for such activities as requested by the CJCS or the 

Combatant Commanders. 

(h) Supervises the NGB’s functions as the channel of communications on National 

Guard matters with the States, in accordance with section 10501 of Reference (a).

(i) Directs the NGB and organizes and manages its personnel and other resources to 

accomplish the responsibilities and functions prescribed in this directive while ensuring direct 

liaison between the NGB and the respective Military Department staffs. 
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(j) As the NGB-responsible DoD official, implements nondiscrimination in federallyassisted programs as it applies to the National Guard, in accordance with DoDD 5500.11 

(Reference (f)), which implements sections 2000d through 2000d-7 of Title 42, U.S.C. (Title VI 

of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended) (Reference (g)). 

(k) Ensures that execution of contracting authority (to include grants and cooperative 

agreements) emanating from the Senior Procurement Executives of the Departments of the Army 

and Air Force complies with all acquisition and contracting statutes, regulations, and policies, 

and sufficiently resources the contracting function to enforce appropriate oversight and 

management controls.

(l) In accordance with Executive Order (E.O.) 13528 (Reference (h)), participates as 

a federal official in the exchange of views, information, or advice between the DoD and the 

Council of Governors on matters related to the National Guard and civil support missions.

(2) Nothing in these responsibilities restricts the OSD Principal Staff Assistants (PSAs) 

and the other DoD Component heads from direct communication with the States, pursuant to 

Reference (h) or DoDD 5111.13 (Reference (i)). Those OSD PSAs and other DoD Component 

heads should keep the Chief, NGB, informed of such communications when they pertain to the 

National Guard.

d. NGB Functions

(1) Pursuant to sections 10501 and 10503 of Reference (a), the NGB:

(a) Implements DoD, Department of the Army, and Department of the Air Force 

guidance on the structure, strength authorizations, and other resources of the Army National 

Guard of the United States and the Air National Guard of the United States. 

(b) Prescribes the training discipline and training requirements for the Army National 

Guard and the Air National Guard, and the allocation of federal funds for the training of the 

Army National Guard and the Air National Guard, in accordance with DoDD 1322.18 

(Reference (j)). 

(c) Ensures that units and members of the Army National Guard and the Air National 

Guard are trained by the States, in accordance with approved policies and programs of the 

Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force. 

(d) Monitors and assists the States in the organization, maintenance, and operation of 

National Guard units so as to provide well-trained and well-equipped units capable of 

augmenting the active forces, and: 

1. Supports force employment matters pertaining to homeland defense and 

defense support of civil authorities missions by advising the CJCS on the activities of the 

National Guard as they relate to those missions. Supports global force management and force 
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reset matters by advising the Secretary of the Army or Secretary of the Air Force, as applicable, 

on the potential impacts on the National Guard. 

2. Facilitates, to the extent practicable, Nation Guard readiness, availability, and 

responsiveness for DoD operations, consistent with national security objectives and priorities. 

(e) Plans, programs, and administers the budgets of the Army National Guard of the 

United States and the Air National Guard of the United States. 

(f) Grants and withdraws, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, federal

recognition of units and officers of the National Guard. 

(g) Establishes policies and programs for the employment and use of National Guard 

technicians, in accordance with section 10503 of Reference (a), section 709 of Reference (d), and 

applicable Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force policies. Provides 

recommendations to the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Air Force, as necessary, on 

authorization of the performance of additional duties, in accordance with section 709 of 

Reference (d).

(h) Supervises and administers the Active Guard and Reserve program as it pertains 

to the National Guard, in accordance with priorities and procedures established by the Secretaries 

of the Army and the Air Force. 

(i) Ensures that, in the performance of their duties, all officials and personnel of the 

NGB comply fully with applicable DoD, Department of the Army, and Department of the Air 

Force policies, issuances, publications, and legal opinions. 

(j) Ensures that appointments of all officials and personnel of the NGB comply with 

applicable DoD, Army, and Air Force personnel and manpower policies. 

(k) Consistent with Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Army, Secretary of the Air 

Force, and CJCS policies:

1. Administer such joint programs and functions as necessary to effectively 

integrate National Guard resources and capabilities into DoD joint functions. 

2. Coordinate matters related to the National Guard Joint Force HeadquartersState that affect the DoD. 

(l) Facilitates and supports, to the extent practicable and to the extent that it does not 

interfere with DoD responsibilities, the training of members and units of the National Guard to 

meet State requirements. 

(m) Assists the Secretary of Defense in facilitating and coordinating with other 

federal agency heads, the Adjutants General of the States, and the Commanders of United States

Northern Command and United States Pacific Command, the use of National Guard personnel 
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and resources for operations conducted, in accordance with Reference (d) or in support of State 

missions. The Chief, NGB, coordinates such matters with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for 

Homeland Defense and Global Security (ASD(HD&GS)), the CJCS, and the Secretary of the 

Army or the Secretary of the Air Force as they pertain to their respective Military Departments. 

(n) Supports U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Pacific Command development of 

plans for homeland defense and defense support of civil authorities by providing visibility of 

State use of National Guard forces, in accordance with policies prescribed by the CJCS, the 

Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Under Secretary of Defense for 

Policy (USD(P)). 

(o) Participates in DoD planning and resource allocation processes, including the 

Joint Strategic Planning System, DoD Support for Strategic Analysis, the Joint Capabilities 

Integration and Development System, and DoD PPBE process deliberations and activities, to 

include the submission of issue papers through the CJCS pertaining to National Guard 

capabilities. 

(p) Supervises the acquisition and supply of, and accountability of the States for, 

federal property issued to the National Guard through the property and fiscal officers designated, 

detailed, or appointed, pursuant to section 708 of Reference (d). 

(q) Pursuant to section 10541(d) of Reference (a), annually certifies an inventory for 

the preceding year of each item of equipment for which funds were appropriated; which was due 

to be procured in that fiscal year; and which was not received by the National Guard unit by the 

end of that fiscal year.

(r) Performs such other functions as the Secretary of Defense may prescribe.

(2) Nothing in these functions restricts the OSD Principal Staff Assistants (PSAs) and 

the other DoD Component heads from direct communication with the States, pursuant to 

Reference (h) or DoDD 5111.13 (Reference (i)). Those OSD PSAs and other DoD Component 

heads should keep the Chief, NGB, informed of such communications when they pertain to the 

National Guard.

e. CJCS Responsibilities. Under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of 

Defense, the CJCS: 

(1) Exercises oversight over the execution by the NGB of matters that pertain to CJCS 

responsibilities in law or DoD policy.

(2) Includes the Chief, NGB, in the coordination of guidance to the Combatant 

Commanders on:

(a) The incorporation of National Guard forces into their planning for, and sourcing 

of, defense support of civil authorities’ activities.
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(b) Ways to integrate National Guard forces under State Governor command and to 

incorporate the capabilities and resources of the States, where appropriate.

(3) Includes the Chief, NGB, in the coordination of joint doctrine, joint training, joint

concepts, joint lessons learned, and operational plans that address National Guard forces in

any status. 

(4) Coordinates with the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force when considering 

NGB and National Guard requirements for capabilities and functions during DoD PPBE process 

deliberations and budget execution. 

f. ASD(HD&GS) Responsibilities. Under the authority, direction, and control of the 

USD(P), serving as the principal civilian advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the USD(P), 

and the principal DoD representative, on homeland defense and defense support of civil 

authorities, and exercising overall supervision of homeland defense activities of DoD, pursuant 

to Reference (i) and performing other duties as directed by the Secretary of Defense,

the ASD(HD&GS):

(1) Ensures that DoD policy, in assigned areas of responsibility, incorporates the roles 

and responsibilities of the NGB and takes into account the National Guard. 

(2) Facilitates, as necessary, the Chief, NGB, in carrying out his or her responsibilities 

pursuant to paragraph 5d(1)(n) of this section. 

g. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASD(M&RA))

Responsibilities. Under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense 

for Personnel and Readiness, the ASD(M&RA):

(1) Oversees National Guard affairs conducted by the Chief, NGB, pursuant to DoDD 

5124.02, DoDD 5125.01, and Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum (References (k), (l), 

and (m)), and in consultation with Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force, to ensure the 

effective integration of National Guard capabilities into a cohesive Total Force. 

(2) Coordinates with the Chief, NGB, and the ASD(HD&GS), in consultation with the 

Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force, in developing statutory changes, policies, and 

procedures affecting federally-funded National Guard forces under State Governor command. 

h. Combatant Commanders Responsibilities. The Combatant Commanders:

(1) Establish relationships with the Chief, NGB, that facilitate the advisory relationships 

prescribed in this directive. 

(2) Whose areas of responsibility include the United States homeland, advocate for 

defense support of civil authorities requirements, including those involving the National Guard 

of the United States, in DoD capabilities development, requirements generation and validation, 
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programming systems, and for other requirements involving the National Guard that pertain to 

their commands. 

i. OSD PSAs and DoD Component Head Responsibilities

(1) The OSD PSAs and the DoD Component heads, in exercising their designated 

authorities and responsibilities, as established by law or DoD policy:

(a) Coordinate with the Chief, NGB, through the Secretary of the Army, the 

Secretary of the Air Force, or the CJCS, on matters pertaining to the respective Secretary or 

CJCS responsibilities in law or DoD policy.

(b) Coordinate with the Chief, NGB, on all other National Guard matters,

as appropriate. 

(2) Under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense, the OSD 

PSAs exercise oversight over the execution by the NGB of matters that pertain to OSD PSA

responsibilities in law or DoD policy.

6. RELATIONSHIPS

a. The Chief, NGB, coordinates with the OSD PSAs and the DoD Component heads through 

the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Air Force, or through the CJCS, on matters 

pertaining to the respective Secretary or CJCS responsibilities in law or policy, as appropriate. 

The Chief, NGB, exchanges information with the OSD PSAs, the DoD Component heads, and 

other federal officials, in accordance with applicable DoD policies and guidance. 

b. The Chief, NGB, provides liaison, coordination, assistance, and support to the National 

Guard Joint Force Headquarters-State, pursuant to DoDD 5105.83 (Reference (n)).

7. AUTHORITIES. The Chief, NGB, is hereby delegated the authority to: 

a. With the approval of the Secretary concerned or the CJCS, as appropriate, develop and 

issue guidance, regulations, and publications on National Guard matters, in accordance with 

DoD, Department of the Army, and Department of the Air Force policies.

b. Develop and issue guidance, regulations, and publications on NGB organization and 

operations, pursuant to section 10502 of Reference (a) and applicable DoD policies.

c. Consult with the other DoD Component heads and the OSD PSAs on National Guard 

matters as they pertain to the authorities and responsibilities of those officials as established by 

law or DoD policy, and consults, through the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Air 

Force, on matters pertaining to their responsibilities in law or DoD policy.
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d. Except as otherwise indicated in this directive, communicate directly with the DoD 

Component heads as necessary to carry out assigned responsibilities and functions, including the 

transmission of requests for advice and assistance. Communications to the Combatant 

Commanders must be in accordance with paragraph 4b(3) above the signature line of DoDD 

5100.01 (Reference (o)), with the following exceptions, in which the Chief, NGB, will keep the 

CJCS informed.

(1) Direct communications with the Combatant Commanders relating to homeland 

defense and defense support of civil authorities activities of the National Guard.

(2) Direct communications with the Geographic Combatant Commanders pertaining to 

routine planning and execution of the State Partnership Program, in accordance with Deputy 

Secretary of Defense Memorandum (Reference (p)) and joint training in accordance with 

Reference (d). 

e. Consistent with paragraph 6a, communicate with other Federal Government officials, as 

appropriate, in carrying out assigned responsibilities and functions. Such matters are coordinated 

with the USD(P). The Chief, NGB, keeps the CJCS, OSD PSAs, and other DoD Component 

heads informed, as appropriate.

f. Exercise the administrative authorities described in Enclosure 2 of this directive. 

8. ADMINISTRATION

a. Pursuant to section 10502 of Reference (a), the Chief, NGB, is appointed by the President,

with the advice and consent of the Senate, and is appointed to serve in the grade of general. 

Such appointment is made from officers of the Army National Guard of the United States or the 

Air National Guard of the United States who: 

(1) Are recommended for such appointment by their respective governors or, in the case 

of the District of Columbia, the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard. 

(2) Are recommended for such appointment by the Secretary of the Army or the 

Secretary of the Air Force. 

(3) Have had at least 10 years of federally-recognized, commissioned service in an active 

status in the National Guard. 

(4) Are in a grade above brigadier general. 

(5) Are determined by the CJCS, in accordance with criteria and as a result of a process 

established by the CJCS, to have had significant joint duty experience. 

(6) Are determined by the Secretary of Defense to have successfully completed such 

other assignments and experiences so as to possess a detailed understanding of the status and 
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capabilities of National Guard forces and the missions of the NGB, as described in section 10503 

of Reference (a). 

(7) Have a level of operational experience in a position of significant responsibility, 

professional military education, and demonstrated expertise in national defense and homeland 

defense matters that are commensurate with the advisory role of the Chief, NGB. 

(8) Possess such other qualifications as the Secretary of Defense prescribes.

b. Pursuant to section 10505 of Reference (a), the Vice Chief, NGB, is appointed by the 

President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and is appointed to serve in the grade of 

lieutenant general. The appointment is made from officers of the Army National Guard of the 

United States or the Air National Guard of the United States who: 

(1) Are recommended for appointment by their respective governors or, in the case of the 

District of Columbia, the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard. 

(2) Are recommended for such appointment by the Secretary of the Army or the 

Secretary of the Air Force, and by the Secretary of Defense. 

(3) Have had at least 10 years of federally-recognized, commissioned service in an active 

status in the National Guard. 

(4) Are in a grade above brigadier general.

(5) Are determined by the CJCS, in accordance with criteria and as a result of a process 

established by the CJCS, to have had significant joint duty experience. 

c. The Chief, NGB, and the Vice Chief, NGB, may not both be members of the Army or the 

Air Force, unless waived pursuant to section 10505(a)(4) of Reference (a).

d. Actions to appoint officers to serve as the Chief, NGB, and the Vice Chief, NGB, are

processed, in accordance with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 1320.04 (Reference (q)) and must be 

submitted through the CJCS and USD(P&R).

e. The Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force must assign military personnel and other 

assigned resources to support the activities of the NGB. The CJCS consults with the Secretaries 

of the Army and the Air Force on manpower requirements for the NGB. 

9. RELEASABILITY. Cleared for public release. This directive is available on the Internet 

from the DoD Issuances Website at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives
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10. EFFECTIVE DATE. This directive is effective October 30, 2015. 

Ash Carter

Secretary of Defense

Enclosures

1. References

2. Delegations of Authority

Glossary
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ENCLOSURE 1

REFERENCES

(a) Title 10, United States Code

(b) DoD Directive 5105.77, “National Guard Bureau (NGB),” May 21, 2008 (hereby 

cancelled)

(c) Article 1, section 8, of the Constitution of the United States

(d) Title 32, United States Code

(e) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction 1001.01A, “Joint Manpower and 

Personnel Program,” October 1, 2010

(f) DoD Directive 5500.11, “Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs,” 

May 27, 1971, as amended

(g) Sections 2000d through 2000d-7 of Title 42, United States Code (Title VI of the Civil 

Rights Act of 1964, as amended)

(h) Executive Order 13528, “Establishing Council of Governors,” January 11, 2010

(i) DoD Directive 5111.13, “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and 

Americas’ Security Affairs (ASD(HD&ASA)),” January 16, 2009

(j) DoD Directive 1322.18, “Military Training,” January 13, 2009

(k) DoD Directive 5124.02, “Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness 

(USD(P&R)),” June 23, 2008

(l) DoD Directive 5125.01, “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (ASD(RA)),” 

December 27, 2006, as amended

(m) Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, “Re-designation of the Positions of Assistant 

Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness 

and Force Management,” March 20, 2015

(n) DoD Directive 5105.83, “National Guard Joint Force Headquarters – State (NG JFHQsState),” January 5, 2011, as amended

(o) DoD Directive 5100.01, “Functions of the Department of Defense and Its Major 

Components,” December 21, 2010

(p) Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, “Policy, Responsibilities, and Interim 

Procedures Regarding Section 1205 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 

2014 (Public Law 113-66), Authorization for National Guard State Partnership Program,” 

October 2, 2014

(q) DoD Instruction 1320.04, “Military Officer Actions Requiring Presidential, Secretary of 

Defense, or Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Approval or Senate 

Confirmation,” January 3, 2014

(r) Title 5, United States Code

(s) Executive Order 10450, “Security Requirements for Government Employment,” 

April 27, 1953

(t) Executive Order 12968, “Access to Classified Information,” August 2, 1995

(u) DoD Instruction 5200.02, “DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP),” March 21, 2014, as 

amended

(v) DoD 5200.2-R, “Personnel Security Program,” January 1987, as amended 

(w) Defense Travel Management Office “The Joint Travel Regulations,” current edition
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(x) Title 37, United States Code

(y) Title 44, United States Code

(z) DoD Instruction 5015.02, “DoD Records Management Program,” February 24, 2015

(aa) DoD Instruction 5025.01, “DoD Issuances Program,” June 6, 2014, as amended

(ab) Title 31, United States Code

(ac) DoD Instruction 4000.19, “Support Agreements,” April 25, 2013

(ad) Executive Order 13526, “Classified National Security Information,” December 29, 2009
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ENCLOSURE 2

DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY

1. Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense, subject to his or her authority, 

direction, and control, and in accordance with DoD policies and issuances, the Chief, NGB, or in 

the absence of the Chief, the person acting for the Chief, is hereby delegated authority to 

exercise, within assigned responsibilities and functional areas, all authority of the Secretary of 

Defense derived from statute, E.O., regulation, and interagency agreement, except where 

specifically limited by statute, E.O., or the Secretary of the Army, or the Secretary of the Air 

Force. Additionally, as required for the administration and operation of the NGB, the Chief, 

NGB, is specifically delegated authority to:

a. Maintain an official seal and attest to the authenticity of official records under that seal.

b. Administer oaths of office to those entering the Executive Branch of the Federal 

Government or any other oath required by law in connection with employment therein, in 

accordance with section 2903 of Title 5, U.S.C. (Reference (r)), and designate in writing, as may 

be necessary, officers and employees of the NGB to perform this function.

c. In accordance with E.O. 10450, E.O. 12968, and DoDD 5200.2 (References (s), (t), and 

(u)), as appropriate:

(1) Designate any position in the NGB as a “sensitive” position.

(2) Authorize, in exceptional circumstances where official functions must be performed 

before completing an investigation and adjudication process, temporary access to a sensitive 

position in the NGB for a limited period to individuals for whom an appropriate investigation

is underway.

(3) Initiate personnel security investigations and, if necessary in the interest of national 

security, suspend a security clearance for personnel assigned, detailed to, or employed by the 

NGB. Any action pursuant to this paragraph will be taken in accordance with procedures 

prescribed in DoD 5200.2-R (Reference (v)).

d. Authorize and approve:

(1) Temporary duty travel for military personnel assigned or detailed to the NGB, in 

accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (Reference (w)).

(2) Travel for NGB civilian personnel, in accordance with Reference (w).

(3) Invitational travel to eligible non-DoD personnel whose consultative, advisory, or 

other highly specialized technical services are required in a capacity that is directly related to, or 

in connection with, NGB activities, in accordance with Reference (w).
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(4) Overtime work for NGB civilian personnel, in accordance with Chapter 55, 

Subchapter V, of Reference (r) and applicable Office of Personnel Management regulations.

e. Approve the expenditure of funds available for travel by military personnel assigned or 

detailed to the NGB for attendance at meetings of technical, scientific, professional, or other 

similar organizations in such instances when the approval of the Secretary of Defense, or 

designee, is required by section 455 of Title 37, U.S.C. (Reference (x)), and sections 4110 and 

4111 of Reference (r).

f. Enter into and administer contracts, directly or through a Military Department, a DoD 

contract administration services component, or other federal agency as appropriate, for supplies, 

equipment, and services required to accomplish the mission of the NGB. To the extent that any 

law or E.O. specifically limits the exercise of such authority to persons at the secretarial level of 

a Military Department, such authority will be exercised by the appropriate Military Department 

Secretary or an Under Secretary or Assistant Secretary of Defense.

g. Develop, establish, and maintain an active and continuing Records Management Program

for the National Guard, pursuant to section 3102 of Title 44, U.S.C. (Reference (y)) and DoDI

5015.02 (Reference (z)).

h. Use government purchase cards for micro-purchases of material and services, other than 

personal services, for the NGB when it is determined to be more advantageous and consistent 

with the best interests of the government to do so.

i. Establish and maintain, for the functions assigned, an appropriate publications system for 

the development and distribution of common supply and service regulations, instructions, and 

reference documents, and changes thereto, pursuant to the policies and procedures prescribed in 

DoDI 5025.01 (Reference (aa)).

j. Enter into interdepartmental and intragovernmental support and service agreements, as 

receiver or the supplier, with the DoD Components, non-DoD Federal Government departments 

and agencies, and State and local governments, as required for effective performance of NGB 

functions and responsibilities, in accordance with section 1535 of Title 31, U.S.C. (Reference 

(ab)) and DoDI 4000.19 (Reference (ac)).

k. Authorize the publication of advertisements, notices, or proposals in newspapers, 

magazines, or other public periodicals, as required for the effective administration and operation 

of the NGB, consistent with section 3702 of Reference (y).

l. Act as an original classification authority for matters pertaining to assigned responsibilities 

and functions up to Top Secret information, in accordance with E.O. 13526 (Reference (ad)). 

This authority may not be redelegated.

2. The Chief, NGB, may, in writing, redelegate these authorities, as appropriate, except as 

otherwise specifically indicated in this enclosure or prohibited by law, E.O., or regulation.
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GLOSSARY

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

ASD(HD&GS) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Global 

Security

ASD(M&RA) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs

CJCS Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

DoDD DoD Directive

DoDI DoD Instruction

E.O. Executive order

NGB National Guard Bureau

PPBE planning, programming, budgeting, and execution

PSA Principal Staff Assistant

U.S.C. United States Code

USD(P) Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

USD(P&R) Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness