5105.22 (Encl 2)
Jan 5, 77

2. The commander of a Unified Command is authorized to, and as
appropriate, will:

a. Exercise directive authority in the field of logistics over
DLA elements within his geographic area of responsibility to ensure
effectiveness and economy in operations, and the prevention or elimina-
tion of unnecessary duplication of facilities and overlapping of func-
tions. This authority is defined as that required to ensure the coor-
dination, as necessary, of:

(1) Acquisition, storage, movement, distribution, main-
tenance, evacuation and disposition of materiel.

(2) Movement and evacuation of personnel.

(3) Acquisition or construction, maintenance, operation
and disposition of facilities.

(4) Acquisition or furnishing of services.

The commander will exercise such authority after prior coordination
locally with the pertinent DLA overseas activity, directly with the
Director, DLA, or through the JCS, as appropriate.

b. In the event of a major emergency which necessitates use of
all available forces, assume temporary operational control of ail DLA
elements in his area of responsibility. The determination of the
existence of such an emergency is the responsibility of the commander
concerned who, on assuming temporary operational contra] of DLA ele
shall immediately advise the following of the nature and estimated
duration of employment:

(1) The JCS.
(2) The appropriate operational commander.
(3) The Director, DLA.

ec. Exercise administrative direction over DLA elements in
their area of responsibility in a manner consistent with, and comparable
to that which he exercises over assigned forces and elements of other
DoD Components within his command. This will include, without being
limited to, matters relating to Status of Forces Agreements and other
agreements with Host Nations, standards for dress and conduct, general
theatre regulations applicable to all U. $. Forces, and War and Emer-
gency Plans.

d. Provide, in accordance with existing DoD policy for inter-
Service support, guidance on support be n DLA overseas elements and

Service Components »



to the Director, DLA, to carry out the assigned responsibili-
ties and functions of the Agency.

The relationship between commanders of Unified Commands and
overseas elements of the DLA is defined in enclosure 2.

ADMINISTRATION

A. The Director shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense.

B. The Deputy Director shall be appointed by the Secretary of
Defense. When the Director and the Deputy Director are both
military officers, they will normally be selected from different
Military Services.

DLA will be authorized such personnel, facilities, funds,and
other administrative support as the Secretary of Defense deems
necessary.

Programming, budgeting, funding, auditing, accounting, pricing,
and reporting activities of DLA will be in accordance with
policy and procedures established by the Office of the Secre-
tary of Defense. DLA will utilize appropriated funds to
finance the operating costs of the Agency; a stock fund to
finance all inventories procured for resale; and, when appro-
priate, an industrial fund for financing industrial-commercial
type operations.

EFFECTIVE DATE AND IMPLEMENTATION

This Directive is effective January 1, 1977. Two copies of imple-
menting regulations shall be forwarded to the Assistant Secretary
of Defense (Comptroller ) ee a ctive date of

ays of the eff
this Directive. v Wi be
:

Deputy Secretary of Defense

Enclosures - 2
1. Delegations of Authority
2. Relationship between Commanders
of Unified Commands and Over-
seas Elements of the DLA



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5105.22

departments and agencies on matters of mutual interest in the
disposal of excess, surplus and foreign excess personal property.

Develop, review and prescribe techniques, systems and procedures
for preparation and disposal of excess, surplus and personal
property, including foreign excess. Recommend to the ASD(I&L),
as appropriate, revisions to DoD policies.

In cooperation with the Military Departments, develop and
establish workload, performance and cost standards for all CONUS
activities that are reimbursed from surplus sales proceeds.
Exercise supervision of the program level of individual disposal
activities through adherence to such established standards.
Assist in establishment of the reimbursable obligation authority
required for the disposal activity program of each DoD Component,
by recommending program levels by individual activity and
changes thereto when appropriate, as a result of analyses carried
out during the year.

Maintain reporting system for DoD worldwide excess and surplus
personal property, including foreign excess, and prepare reports
as required. Recommend to the Assistant Secretary of Defense
(Comptroller) (ASD(C)) any necessary refinements to the
specificity of the expenses authorized to be reimbursed from
proceeds of surplus sales.

Direct, manage and operate Defense Surplus Sales Offices.
Administer a consolidated holding activity program within CONUS

with authority to determine the disposal activities required
and resolve differences.

Utilization (Personal Property and Retail Interservice Support)

1;

N

Administer the Defense Materiel Utilization Program in CONUS and
overseas in accordance with DoD policy.

Develop systems and procedures for, and recommend to the ASD(I&L)
assignments of responsibility to the Military Services to

assure the cross-utilization of assets in order to minimize new
procurement, stockage and transportation costs.

Review and evaluate the operation of assigned utilization
responsibilities and make changes as required to improve the
effectiveness of operations.

Administer the Defense Retail Interservice Logistic Support
Program, in coordination with Military Services and other DoD
Components, as prescribed by DoD policies

Prepare and disseminate reports on operation of the Defense
Materiel Utilization Program and the Defense Retail Interservice
Logistic Support Program,as required.

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e. Advise the Director, DLA, of any recommended changes to, or
dissatisfactions with, the type, adequacy and responsiveness of logistic
support provided by DLA to and within his command. Unresolved issues
between the Director, DLA, and a commander of a Unified Command will be
referred to the JCS for resolution or forwarding to the ASD(I&L) for
final determination when a negotiated resolution cannot be achieved.

3. Commanders of Component commands will:

a. Exercise such responsibilities and authorities pertinent to
DLA elements as may be assigned or otherwise delegated to them by the
commander of their Unified Command.

b. Provide for the physical security and administrative and
logistic support of DLA elements as agreed to by DLA and Component
commands concerned under Host/Tenant agreements.



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Jan 5, 77

20. Exercise the authority delegated to the Secretary of Defense
by the Administrator of the General Services Administration with respect
to the disposal of surplus personal property.

21. Exercise the authority and responsibility of the ASD(I&L) as
delegated to the Director, DLA, for the National Industrial Equipment
Reserve established by the National Industrial Reserve Act of 1948, as
amended (50 USC 451 et seq.).

The Director, DLA, may redelegate these authorities as appropriate, and
in writing, except as otherwise specifically indicated above or as
otherwise provided by law or reguiation.

This delegation of authorities is effective January 1, 1977.



Storage

a.

For DLA-assigned items and, as assigned, Military Service-
managed items, Civil Defense items, and items managed by other
Federal agencies:

(1) Determine requirements for storage space.
(2) Arrange for use of storage space and related services and
facilities of the DoD, other Federal agencies, and commer-

cial storage facilities, as necessary.

Manage, control, and operate assigned depots and storage
facilities.

Administer the DoD commercial warehouse service plan for general
merchandise warehouses and refrigerated storage.

Inventory and Distribution

a.

Establish and maintain inventory procedures and distribution
control, including reporting systems, over items owned and
managed by DLA,

Control the distribution, redistribution, or disposition of
assigned serviceable and reparable items of supply controlled by
DLA or controlled by, but excess to the needs of, the individual
installations of the Military Services and other authorized
customers.

Provide for stock positioning of mobilization reserve stocks,
consistent with contingency, emergency, and mobilization plans.

Establish procedures for direct CONUS support of field and
operating forces, and outside CONUS when mutually agreed upon
by DLA and the supported Service.

Account for control DLA-owned property in the hands of Government
manufacturing plants.

Institute measures in coordination with the Military Services for
the use of available assets of interchangeable and substitutable
DLA-managed items.

Research and Development, and. Engineering Support

a.

Recommend to the Military Departments, or to the Director of
Defense Research and Engineering, as appropriate, any new or
changed research, development and engineering projects considered
desirable, to:

(1) Improve materials, items, and methods within the commodity



Contract Administration. Perform contract administration
including plant clearance, utilization and disposal of contract
inventories, administration of Government furnished property,
financial analysis, review of contractor management systems,
price and cost analysis (excluding examination of contractor's
financial records), convenience termination settlements, small
business and economic utilization, negotiation of contract
changes pursuant to the changes clause, determination of
allowability of cost, and such other functions as are delegated.

Production. Conduct preaward surveys and surveillance of
contractors’ production effort and industrial resources, and
arrange for packaging and transportation support.

Quality Assurance. Evaluate contractors’ quality and reliability
programs for conformance with contractual provisions; perform
product verification inspection and testing for acceptance or
rejection of supplies and services in accordance with the
quality and reliability provisions of the contracts.

Engineering Liaison. Provide engineering liaison and assistance
to system/project managers and purchasing offices.

Management Data. Provide management data for procuring
activities and inventory managers including contract shipments,
fund status and contractual disbursements.

DoD/GSA Supply Relationships

Le

Monitor supply support arrangements between DoD Components and
GSA concerning procurement, storage and distribution of materiel
within the United States or overseas.

Review and evaluate performance by GSA under approved
arrangements and, in collaboration with the Military Departments,
take steps to assure efficient use of GSA services.

Recommend to the ASD(I&L) action on proposals to support Federal
Civil Agencies with DLA-assigned materiel.

Maintain and implement criteria for assignment of supply
management responsibility between DLA and GSA in Federal Supply
Groups, Classes, and items designated for integrated management
within DoD; recommend to the ASD(I&L) changes in criteria as
required.

Industrial Plant Equipment

Lie

Administer the DoD Industrial Plant Equipment (IPE) Program to
ensure the reutilization of available assets.



Systems Analysis and Design

1. Conduct analyses, as directed by the Secretary of Defense, of
the operations of the supply and service systems of the Military
Services in order to recommend improvements in integrated
management techniques.

Design and implement improved supply and service systems for the
management responsibilities assigned to DLA.

Develop plans, systems and procedures to assure a close and
responsive relationship between DLA operations and the war plans
and logistics requirements of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the
Military Services.

Design and implement DLA systems to ensure effectiveness, reli-
ability and survivability in time of war or emergencies.

Review and evaluate’ ‘the operation of the supply and service
systems assigned to DLA and make changes,as required, to improve
the effectiveness of operations.

6. Perform analysis, design, maintenance, and surveillance of
standard DoD data systems.

Item Entry Control

1. Administer the DoD Item Entry Control Program.

2. Provide DoD-wide counsel and leadership in the development of
techniques and systems to prevent the entry of unnecessary items
into the DoD Supply System; foster industry cooperation; and
coordinate and monitor the direction and progress of the program
to ensure expeditious and effective DoD-wide implementation.

Manage and conduct the DLA portion of ‘he DoD Item Entry Control
Program.

Contract Administration Services. Within CONUS and overseas, as
directed, provide assigned contract administration services to the
Military Departments and other DoD Components, Federal civil agencies
and, when authorized, to foreign governments and others. Among the
more significant functions performed are the following:

1. Industrial Security. Administer the DoD Industrial Security
Program. Establish procedures, requirements and practices to
ensure effective protection of classified information (including
foreign classified information) in the hands of contractors
located within the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii,
its possessions, trust territories, and Puerto Rico, and such
other areas as are specifically authorized by the Secretary of
Defense.



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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMMANDERS OF UNIFIED COMMANDS
AND OVERSEAS ELEMENTS OF THE DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

When the Secretary of Defense assigns mission responsibilities to the
Director, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for the performance of integrated
management functions outside of CONUS, command relationships and inter-
faces pertinent to DLA elements assigned overseas wili be in consouance
with the following:

1. The Director, DLA, will:

a. Ensure that DLA-assigned missions are carried out and
coordinated in a manner fully responsive to, cnd in accordance with, the
requirements of all Unified and Component Commands concerned.

b. Coordinate matters of significant mutual command and
management interest with the Unified Commander and/or the Joint Chiefs
of Staff (JCS), as may be appropriate. Unresolved issues between the
Director, DLA, and a commander of a Unified Command will be referred to
the JCS for resolution or forwarding to the Assistant Secretary of

Defense (Installations & Logistics) (ASD(I&L)) for final determination
when a negotiated resolution cannot be achieved.

c. Except as otherwise provided herein, exercise operational
command over DLA-assigned elements.

d. Develop and promulgate necessary plans, policies and
procedures for the efficient operation of DLA overseas activities.

e. Develop resource requirements for DLA overseas activities
and, in coordination with the applicable Unified Commands, establish/
disestablish DLA elements as dictated by mission requirements and
objectives.

f. Comply with physical security requirements promulgated by
the commander of the Unified Command or Component commander, as appro-
priate.

g. Provide for the management and direction of DLA overseas
activities including budgeting, inspection and audit functions, personnel
support and internal administration.



Jan 5, 77
5105.22

and for resolving item management coding and classification
conflicts between the Military Services and DLA.

Determine the method of management (e.g., central stocking
vs local purchase) of assigned items.

Requirements and Supply Control (Assigned Items)

a. Compute requirements for DLA distribution system stockage
and replenishment needed for support of authorized customers.

Obtain forecasts of Special Program Requirements (SPRs) and
mobilization materiel requirements. Review for suitability
and, in the case of mobilization requirements, for
conformance to DoD criteria.

Compute mobilization materiel requirements, initial Military
Service support requirements (provisioning), and/or SPRs
when and in the manner mutually agreed upon between DLA and
the supported Military Service or other customer agency.

Utilize current and projected requirements in relation to
available resources for the purpose of budgeting,
procurement, positioning, maintenance, retention and
disposal,

Provide necessary planning information to Military Services
and other authorized customers on supply capabilities in
support of mobilization and peacetime program requirements.

Procurement

a. Conduct or direct procurement of assigned or otherwise
designated items and services to meet the needs of the Military
Services and other authorized customers.

Administer the procurement priorities and allocation authorities
as authorized by the ASD(I&L).

Quality Reliability Assurance. Take a-propriate action to assure
the quality and reliability of materiel procured by DLA and/or
stored and maintained in the DLA distribution system.

Industrial Mobilization Planning

a. Conduct industrial mobilization and industrial readiness
planning in assigned area of responsibility.

Maintain and publish revisions to the DoD Register of Planned
Emergency Producers.



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January 5, 1977
NUMBER 5105. 22

ASD(C)

Department of Defense Directive

SUBJECT Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

References: (a) DoD Directive 5105.22, "Defense Supply Agency

II.

(DSA)," December 9, 1965 (hereby cancelled)
(b) DoD Directive 5000.19, "Policies for the
Management and Control of Information
Requirements," March 12, 1976
(c) Armed Services Procurement Regulation

REISSUANCE AND PURPOSE

This Directive reissues reference (a) to incorporate the
additional supply and service functions assigned to the
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), heretofore known as the
Defense Supply Agency. Reference (a) is hereby super-
seded and cancelled.

GENERAL

Established pursuant to authority vested in the Secretary
of Defense, the DLA is an agency of the Department of
Defense (DoD) under the direction, authority and control
of the Secretary of Defense and subject to DoD policies,
Directives and Instructions.

APPLICABILITY

The provisions of this Directive apply to the Office of
the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments, the
Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Defense
Agencies, and the Unified and Specified Commands (here-
inafter referred to collectively as "DoD Components").
The term "Military Services" includes the Army, the
Navy, the Air Force, and the Marine Corps.

MISSION AND SCOPE

A. As an element of the Defense military logistics
system, the effort and operations of DLA will be
oriented primarily toward logistics support of the



R. Value Engineering

1. Initiate value engineering-type projects and studies to
seek the lowest overall cost for DLA-managed/procured
items, consistent with requirements for performance,
reliability and maintainability.

Coordinate findings with Military Departments as
applicable to obtain agreement with respect to technical
and engineering aspects.

Make decisions with respect to value engineering changes
for DLA-managed items, subject to the right of appeal to
the Secretary of Defense by the Military Departments
affected.

Standardization

1. Manage and conduct those portions of the Defense
Standardization Program assigned to DLA.

In coordination with the Military Departments, direct and
conduct technical reviews to determine the standardization
status and develop Military Supply Standards for all items
of supply assigned to DLA. Make final standardization
decisiors on all items managed by DLA; subject to the right
of appeal to the Secretary of Defense by the Military
Departments affected.

Determine, in coordination with the Military Departments,
interchangeability and substitutability of items of supply
managed by DLA.

T. Such other functions as may be assigned by the Secretary of
Defense.

AUTHORITY

A delegation of the administrative authorities required by the
Director, DLA, to administer and direct the operations of the
Agency is contained in enclosure 1. In the performance of assigned
responsibilities and functions of the Agency, the Director, DLA,

is specifically delegated authority to:

A. Operate and control the supply and service organizations,
activities, and facilities assigned to DLA.

Meet the needs of the Military Services and other authorized
customers by conducting, directing, supervising or controlling
all procurement activities with respect to property, supplies
and services assigned to DLA for procurement in accordance
with applicable laws, DoD Regulations and the Armed Services

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jurisdictions assigned; and

(2) Promote the elimination of undesirable duplication.

Arrange through the appropriate Military Department and the
Office of the Director of Defense Research and Engineering for
support required by DLA in the performance of its mission.

Transportation, Arrange for transportation of DLA-owned materiel
for initial distribution of stocks from supplier to point of
storage, from point of storage or supplier direct to consumer, and
for redistribution between storage points.

Maintenance and Manufacture

a,

Manage, control, and operate assigned maintenance and manu-
facturing facilities.

Develop programs, schedules, and technical guidance; and provide
or arrange for the maintenance, manufacture, modification, con-
version, rehabilitation, reconstitution, or assembly of DLA-
owned materiel and items authorized for return to DLA from users
for repair at facilities of the Military Services, commercial
contractors, or those assigned to DLA.

Develop technical maintenance standards for DLA-owned items, and
items authorized for return from users, in coordination with the
using Military Services.

When requested by the using Military Services and other DoD
Components, provide technical manuals for the operation and
maintenance of items assigned to DLA.

ing

Participate as a supporting inventory manager in the provision-
ing processes of the Military Services.

Establish and maintain, in coordination with the Military
Services, definitive procedures for provisioning supply support
of the Military Services and uniform provisioning of procedural
and technical documentation requirements for incorporation into
DLA contracts requiring provisioning.

Technical Logistics Data and Information

a.

Develop, administer, and maintain, as assigned, documentation
governing the preparation of technical data.

Acquire, process, interchange, identify, store, and issue tech-
nical data and information adequate to support mission
requirements.



Maintain and control a reserve of IPE to meet peacetime and
mobilization needs; rebuild items in the reserve, as necessary.

Review and evaluate the operation of the DoD IPE Program and
recommend changes as required to improve the effectiveness of
operations.

Automatic Data-Processing Equipment Reutilization Screening.
Administer the DoD-wide program for redistribution/reutilization of
excess. Government owned and rented automatic data-processing
equipment.

Warehousing Gross Performance Measurement. Administer the DoD
Warehousing Gross Performance Measurement System.

Technical (RDT&E) Report Services

1. Receive, store, announce, retrieve, and provide secondary distri-
bution of scientific and technical documents.

Receive, store, retrieve, and disseminate information on current
research and exploratory development work.

Centralized Referral System for Displaced DoD Employees

1. Serve as the operating agency for the Nationwide Centralized
Referral System for displaced DoD employees.

Coordinate the DoD referral and placement responsibilities within
Zone 3 (Chicago and St. Louis Civil Service Regions).

Automation of the Career Program for Civilian Procurement Personnel.
Administer the automated phases of the DoD Civilian Procurement
Career Development Program.

Defense Automatic Addressing System. Administer operation of the
Defense Automatic Addressing System for logistics management data.

Civil Preparedness Materiel Support. Administer assigned logistics
operations contingent to the National Civil Defense Program within
the policies and programs established by the Director of the Defense
Civil Preparedness Agency.

Materiel Management

1. Item Management Classification

a. Under policies and criteria prescribed by the ASD(I&L) and
in coordination with the Military Services, establish and
maintain procedures for the coding and classification of
items to be placed or maintained under integrated management



B. Cataloging

Le

Dy

Administer the Federal Catalog System.

Develop, review, and control the operating procedures, rules, and
regulations for the Federal Catalog System pertaining to item
classification, identification, Federal Stock Number assignment,
and central file maintenance. Based upon analysis of Federal
Catalog System operation, recommend to the ASD(I&L) new and
revised policies to improve the system.

Develop and maintain the central, single official record of
Federal Catalog data for all items of supply in the Federal
Catalog system, including 211 identification and classification
data and those elements of management data appropriately
contained therein.

Ensure the exclusive use of Federal Catalog Data in the prepara-
tion, publication, distribution, and maintenance of the DoD
sections of the Federal Catalog, and that the publication of
Identification and Management Data Lists are fully synchronized.

Furnish to the Military Services, Defense Supply Centers, civil
agencies, NATO countries, and other friendly foreign governments
such Federal Catalog data as are required and requested for item
identification, classification, and maintenance of the Federal
Catalog System. This includes such management data as are
centrally recorded and utilized by the Military Services and
civil agencies for the publication of Management Data Lists.

Prepare and publish on a centralized basis, for all DoD users,
identification lists and cross-reference lists in a standard DoD
format.

Operate as the single submitting activity in the Federal Supply
Groups and Classes assigned to DLA, and prepare item identifica-
tion for NATO and other friendly foreign governments, as assigned.

Represent the DoD, as required, in negotiations with Federal
civil agencies, NATO, and other friendly foreign governments,
industry, and other non-Defense activities, in matters concerning
the administration of the Federal Catalog system.

C,. Excess and Surplus Disposal (Personal Property)

a.

Administer the DoD Excess, Surplus, and Foreign Excess Personal
Property Disposal Program in CONUS and overseas in accordance
with DoD policy.

Represent the DoD as required in negotiations with other Federal



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Jan 5, 77

DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY

Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense, the
Director, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) or, in the absence of the
Director, the person acting for him, is hereby redelegated, subject to
the direction, authority and control of the Secretary of Defense and in
accordance with DoD policies, Directives and Instructions, authority as
required in the administration and operation of DLA to:

1. Exercise the powers vested in the Secretary of Defense by 5 USC
301, 302(b) and 3101 pertaining to the employment, direction and general
administration of DLA civilian personnel.

2. Fix rates of pay for wage board employees exempted from Civil
Service classification by 5 USC 5102(c)(7) on the basis of prevailing
rates for comparable jobs in the locality where each installation is
located.

3. Establish advisory committees and employ part-time advisers
pursuant to the provisions of 10 USC 173, 5 USC 3109(b), the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, and the Agreement between the Department of
Defense (DoD) and the Civil Service Commission on employment of experts
and consultants, dated March 14, 1975.

4. Administer oaths of office incident to entrance into the
Executive Branch of the Federal Government or any other oath required by
law in connection with employment therein, in accordance with the

provisions of 5 USC 2903, and designate in writing, as may be necessary,
officers and employees of DLA to perform this function.

5. Establish a DLA Incentive Awards Board and pay cash awards to,
and incur necessary expenses for the honorary recognition of civilian
employees of the Government whose suggestions, inventions, superior
accomplishments or other personal efforts, including special acts or
services, benefit or affect DLA or its subordinate activities in accord-
ance with the provisions of 5 USC 4503 and Civil Service Regulations.

6. In accordance with the provisions of 5 USC 7532; Executive
Order 10450, dated April 27, 1953, as amended; and DoD Directive 5210.7,
"Department of Defense Civilian Applicant and Employee Security Program,"
September 2, 1966:


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Jan 5, 77

12. Develop, establish and maintain an active and continuing
Records Management Program, pursuant to the provisions of 44 USC 3102.

13. Establish and use Imprest Funds for making small purchases of
material and services other than personal for DLA when it is determined
more advantageous and consistent with the best interests of the Govern-
ment, in accordance with the provisions of DoD Instruction 5100.71,
"Delegation of Authority and Regulations Relating to Cash Held at
Personal Risk Including Imprest Funds," March 5, 1973, and the Joint
Regulation of the General Services Administration/Treasury Department/
General Accounting Office, entitled "For Small Purchases Utilizing
Imprest Funds."

14, Authorize the publication of advertisements, notices or
proposals in newspapers, magazines or other public periodicals as required
for the effective administration and operation of DLA (44 USC 3702).

15. a. Establish and maintain appropriate Property Accounts for
DLA.

b. Appoint Boards of Survey, approve reports of survey,
relieve personal liability, and drop accountability for DLA property
contained in the authorized Property Accounts that has been lost,
damaged, stolen, destroyed or otherwise rendered unserviceable, in
accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

16. Promulgate the necessary security regulations for the pro-
tection of property and places under the jurisdiction of the Director,
DLA, pursuant to subsections III.A. and V.B. of DoD Directive 5200.8,
"Authority of Military Commanders under the Internal Security Act of
1950 to Issue Security Orders and Regulations for the Protection of
Property or Places under Their Command," August 20, 1954,

17. Establish and maintain, for the functions assigned, an appro-
priate publications system for the promulgation of common supply and
service regulations, instructions, and reference documents, and changes
thereto, pursuant to the policies and procedures prescribed in DoD
Directive 5025.1, "Department of Defense Directive System," March 7,
1961.

18. Enter into interservice support agreements in accordance with
DoD Directive 4000.19, "Basic Policies and Principles for Interservice,
Interdepartmental and Interagency Support," March 27, 1972.

19. Enter into logistic supply and service agreements with Federal
Departments and Agencies other than the DoD.



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5105.22

accordance with sections IV. and V., shall be responsible for:
Providing responsive, effective, and economical support to:

1. The Military Departments and other DoD Components.

2. Federal civil agencies.

3. Foreign governments, and others, as authorized.

The organization, direction, management, administration, and
control of the supply and service functions of assigned subor-

dinate units, facilities, and activities.

Monitoring DoD supply relationships with the General Services
Administration (GSA).

The management (including organization, direction, procurement,
administration, supervision, and control) of assigned items,
services, and programs.

A wholesale distribution system for assigned items.

Providing assigned contract administration service in support
of the Military Services, other DoD Components, Federal civil
agencies, and when authorized, to foreign governments and
others.

G. Systems analysis and design, procedural development, and
maintenance for supply and service systems.

FUNCTIONS

Under its Director, DLA will perform the following functions:

A. Coordinated Procurement
Administer the DoD Coordinated Procurement Program.

Recommend criteria and maintain procedures for coordinated
procurement assignments of all DoD Components.

Recommend to the ASD(I&L) new coordinated procurement
assignments and changes to existing assignments for all
DoD Components.

Review and evaluate the operation of the DoD Coordinated
Procurement Program, and make changes as required and as
authorized, to improve the effectiveness of the operation.

Conduct coordinated procurement as assignee for commodities
designated by the ASD(I&L).



Continuation of IV.A.

VI.

missions of the Military Services and the Unified and Specified
Commands under all conditions of peace and war.

The DLA mission, in accordance with section II., is to:

1. Provide effective and economical support to the Military
Services, other DoD Components, Federal civil agencies,
foreign governments, and others, as authorized, for
assigned:

a. Materiel commodities and items of supply (hereafter
referenced as "items"), which are determined, through
application of approved DoD criteria, to be susceptible
of integrated management by a single agency for all
of the Military Services or as otherwise assigned.

Logistics services directly associated with the supply
management function and other support services as
directed by the Secretary of Defense.
2. Administer the operation of DoD programs as assigned.
ORGANIZATION
A. DLA shall consist of:
1. <A Director, a Deputy Director, a headquarters establishment
and such subordinate units, facilities, and activities as
are specifically assigned or attached to the Agency by the

Secretary of Defense.

Such subordinate units as may be established by the
Director, DLA, for the accomplishment of DLA's mission.

The chain of command shall run from the Secretary of Defense
to the Director, DLA, with primary staff supervision exercised
by the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Installations and
Logistics) (ASD(I&L)). Such supervision shall include, but not
necessarily be limited to:

1. Policy guidance and interpretation.

2. Coordination of DLA programs with other DoD Components.

3. Evaluation, for the Secretary of Defense, of the perform-
ance of DLA functions and responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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Procurement Regulation (ASPR), reference (c). To the extent
that any law or Executive order specifically limits the exer-
cise of such authority to persons at the Secretarial level of
a Military Department, such authority shall be exercised by the
ASD(I&L).
Have free and direct access to, and communication with, all
lements of the DoD and other executive departments and agencies,
s necessary.

Prescribe procedures, standards, and practices for DoD, governing
the execution of assigned responsibilities and functions.

Obtain such reports and information from the Military
Departments and other DoD Components, subject to the provisions
of DoD Directive 5000.19 (reference (b)), as may be necessary
for the performance of assigned functions and responsibilities.

Direct the consolidation, centralization, or elimination of
DLA facilities, operations, and functions, in order to achieve
maximum efficiency, economy, and effectiveness.

Recommend to the ASD(I&L) the establishment of new DLA-facili-
ties or the takeover or use of existing facilities of the
Military Departments by DLA, as deemed necessary for improved
effectiveness and economy.

Provide membership on the ASPR Committee and participate with
the Secretaries of the Military Departments in the development.
and promulgation of the ASPR (reference (c)).

RELATIONSHIPS

A.

In the performance of his functions, the Director, DLA, shall:

1. Maintain appropriate liaison with DoD Components and other
agencies of the executive branch for the exchange of infor-
mation and programs in the field of assigned responsibilities.

Maintain close working relationships with weapon systems
program managers of the Military Services to ensure inte-
gration of effort and exchange of technical programs and
reference data.

3. Make use of existing DoD facilities and services wherever
practicable to achieve maximum efficiency and economy.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Military Departments, and other
DoD Components shall provide support and logistical planning
information, within their respective fields of responsibility,



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a. Designate any position in DLA as a "sensitive" position;

b. Authorize, in case of an emergency, the appointment of a
person to a sensitive position in the Agency for a limited period of
time for whom a full field investigation or other appropriate investiga-—
tion, including the National Agency Check, has not been completed; and

ce. Authorize the suspension, but not to terminate the services
of an employee in the interest of national security in positions within
DLA.

7. Clear DLA personnel and such other individuals as may be
appropriate for access to classified Defense material and information in
accordance with the provisions of DoD Directive 5210.8, "Policy on
Investigation and Clearance of DoD Personnel for Access to Classified
Defense Information," February 15, 1962, and of Executive Order 11652,
dated March 8, 1972, as amended.

8. Act as agent for the collection and payment of employment taxes
imposed by Chapter 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and, as such
agent, make all determinations and certifications required or provided
for under Section 3122 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and Section
205(p)(1) and (2) of the Social Security Act, as amended (42 USC 405(p)(1)
and (2)) with respect to DLA employees. e@

9. Authorize and approve overtime work for DLA civilian officers
and employees in accordance with the provisions of Section 550.111 of
the Civil Service Regulations.

10. Authorize and approve:

a. Travel for DLA civilian officers and employees in accord-
ance with Joint Travel Regulations, Volume 2, DoD Civilian Personnel;

b. Temporary duty travel only for military personnel assigned
or detailed to DLA in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations, Volume
1, Members of Uniformed Services; and

c. Invitational travel to persons serving without compensa-
tion whose consultive, advisory or other highly specialized technical
services are required in a capacity that is directly related to, or in
connection with DLA activities, pursuant to the provisions of 5 USC
5703.

11. Approve the expenditure of funds available for travel by
military personnel assigned or detailed to DLA for expenses incident to
attendance at meetings of technical, scientific, professional or other
similar organizations in such instances where the approval of the
Secretary of Defense or his designee is required by law (37 USC 412).
This authority cannot be redelegated. e@

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