elimination of unnecessary duplication of facilities and overlapping
of functions. This authority is defined as that required to ensure the
coordination, 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 all
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 control of DLA elements,
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.

ce, 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.S. Forces, and War and Emergency
Plans.

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

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(MRA&L)
for final determination when a negotiated resolution cannot be achieved.


5. 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 Secretary 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 appropriate, an industrial fund for financing industrial -
commercial type operations.

I. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Directive is effective immediately.

Deputy Secretary of Defense
Enclosures - 2
1, Delegations of Authority
2. Relationship between Commanders
of Unified Commands and Over-
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4. Utilization (Personal Property and Retail Interservice Support)

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

b. Develop systems and procedures for, and recommend to the
ASD(MRA&L) assignments of responsibility to the Military Departments
to assure the cross-utilization of assets in order to minimize new
procurement, stockage and. transportation costs.

c. Review and evaluate the operation of assigned utilization
responsibilities and make changes as required to improve the effective-
ness of operations.

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

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

5. Systems Analysis and Design

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

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

c. 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
Departments.

d. Design and implement DLA systems to ensure effectiveness,
reliability and survivability in time of war or emergencies.

e. 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.

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

6. Item Entry Control
a. Administer the DoD Item Entry Control Program.

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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.


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 regulation.

This deletation of authorities is effective immediately.



(2) 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 installa-
tions of the Military Departments and other authorized customers.

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

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

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

(6) Institute measures in coordination with the Military
Departments for the use of available assets of interchangeable and
substitutable DLA-managed items,

h. Research and Development, and Engineering Support

(1) Recommend to the Military Departments, or to the Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, as appropriate,
any new or changed research, development and engineering projects
considered desirable, to:

(a) Improve materials, items, and methods within the
commodity jurisdictions assigned; and

(b) Promote the elimination of undesirable duplication.

(2) Arrange through the appropriate Military Department
and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering for
support required by DLA in the performance of its mission.

i. 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.

j. Maintenance and Manufacture

(1) Manage, control, and operate assigned maintenance and
manufacturing facilities.

(2) Develop programs, schedules, and technical guidance;
and provide or arrange for the maintenance, manufacture, modification,
conversion, rehabilitation, reconstitution, or assembly of DLA-owned

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8. DoD/GSA Supply Relationships

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

b. 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.

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

d. 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(MRA&L) changes in criteria as required.

9. Industrial Plant Equipment

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

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

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

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

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

12. Technical (RDT&E) Report Services

a. Receive, store, announce, retrieve, and provide secondary
distribution of scientific and technical documents.

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

13. Centralized Referral System for Displaced DoD Employees

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


b. 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.

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

7. 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:

a. 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.

b. 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.

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

d. 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.

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

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

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RELATLONSHLP BETWEEN COMMANDERS OF UNIFLED 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 interfaces pertinent to DLA elements assigned overseas will be

in consonance 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, and in accordance with, the
requirements of all Unified and Component Commands concerned,

b. Coordinate matters of significant mutual command and manage-
ment 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 ASD(MRA&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 pro-
cedures 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
appropriate.

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

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


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Departments and other authorized customers on supply capabilities in
support of mobilization and peacetime program requirements.

c. Procurement

(1) Conduct or direct procurement of assigned or otherwise
designated items and services to meet the needs of the Military Depart-
ments and other authorized customers.

(2) Administer the procurement priorities and allocation
authorities as authorized by the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering.

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

e. Industrial Mobilization Planning

(1) Conduct industrial mobilization and industrial readiness
planning in assigned area of responsibility.

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

f. Storage

(1) For DLA-assigned items and, as assigned, Military
Department-managed items, Civil Defense items, and items managed by
other Federal agencies: |

(a) Determine requirements for storage space.

(b) Arrange for use of storage space and related
services and facilities of the DoD, other Federal agencies, and commer-
cial storage facilities, as necessary.

(2) Manage, control, and operate assigned depots and
storage facilities.

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

g. Inventory and Distribution

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


has LIBRARY, 4| ASD(C)

Department of Defense Directive

SUBJECT Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

References: (a) DoD Directive 5105.22, “Defense Logistics
Agency (DLA)," ‘January 5, 1977 (hereby
canceled)

(b) Defense Acquisition Regulation

(c) DoD Directive 5000.19, "Policies for the
Management and Control of Information
Requirements," March 12, 1976

A. REISSUANCE AND PURPOSE

Pursuant to authority vested in the Secretary of Defense
under the provisions of title 10, United States Code, this
Directive reissues reference (a) and establishes the Defense
\ Logistics Agency (hereafter referred to as "DLA") with
responsibilities, functions, authorities, and relationships
as outlined below.

B. MISSION
DLA shall:

1. Function as an integral element of the Defense military
logistics system and, as such, direct its efforts and opera-
tions toward logistics support of the missions of the Military
Departments and the Unified and Specified Commands under all
conditions of peace and war.

2. Provide effective and economical support to the
ilitary Departments, other DoD Components, Federal civil
Agencies, foreign governments, and others as authorized, for °
hssigned:

a. Materiel commodities and items of supply (here-
after 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
ilitary Departments or as otherwise assigned.



b. 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 decisions on all
items managed by DLA, subject to the right of appeal to the Secretary
of Defense by the Military Departments affected.

c. Determine, in coordination with the Military Depart-
ments, interchangeability and substitutability of items of supply
managed by DLA.

20. Manpower Data. Administer and manage a Defense Manpower
Data Center for collection, processing, and reporting of manpower
data in support of OSD, other DoD Components, and other Government
agencies as assigned.

21. Such other functions as may be assigned by the ASD(MRA&L).
F. AUTHORITY
The Director, DLA, is specifically delegated authority to:

1. Meet the needs of the Military Departments 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 Defense Acquisition
Regulation (DAR), reference tb). To the extent that any law or
Executive Order specifically limits the exercise of such authority
to persons at the Secretarial level of a Military Department, such
authority shall be exercised by the appropriate Under Secretary
or Assistant Secretary of Defense.

2. Have free and direct access to, and communication with,
all elements of the DoD and other executive departments and
agencies, as necessary.

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

4. Obtain such reports, information, advice, and assistance
from other DoD Components, consistent with the policies and
criteria of DoU Directive 5000.19 (reference (cb), as may be
necessary for the performance of assigned functions and responsi-
bilities.

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materiel and items authorized for return to DLA from users for repair
at facilities of the Military Departments, commercial contractors, or
those assigned to DLA.

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

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

k. Provisioning

(1) Participate as a supporting inventory manager in the
provisioning processes of the Military Departments.

(2) Establish and maintain, in coordination with the
Military Departments, definitive procedures for provisioning supply
support of the Military Departments and uniform provisioning of

procedural and technical documentation requirements for incorporation
into DLA contracts requiring provisioning.

1. Technical Logistics Data and Information

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

(2) Acquire, process, interchange, identify, store, and
issue technical data and information adequate to support mission
requirements.

18. Value Engineering

a. 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.

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

c. 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.

19, Standardization

a. Manage and conduct those portions of the Defense Standardi-
zation Program assigned to DLA.

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

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

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

16. 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.

17. Materiel Management

a. Item Management Classification

(1) Under policies and criteria prescribed by the ASD(MRA&L)
and in coordination with the Military Departments, establish and maintain
procedures for the coding and classification of items to be placed

or maintained under integrated management and for resolving item manage- i)
ment coding and classification conflicts between the Military Departments \D
and DLA.

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

b. Requirements and Supply Control (Assigned Items)

(1) Compute requirements for DLA distribution system
stockage and replenishment needed for support of authorized customers.

(2) 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.

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

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

(5) Provide necessary planning information to Military a

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

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

h. 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.

3. 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.

b. Represent the DoD as required in negotiations with other
Federal departments and agencies on matters of mutual interest in the
disposal of excess, surplus and foreign excess personal property.

c. 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
(MRA&L) as appropriate, revisions to DoD policies.

d. In coordination 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 establish-
ment 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.

e. Maintain a 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) any necessary refinements to the specificity of the
expenses authorized to be reimbursed from proceeds of surplus sales.

f. 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, :


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DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY

Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense, and
subject to his direction, authority, and control, and in accordance
with DoD policies, directives, and instructions, the Director, DLA,
or in the absence of the Director the person acting for him, is
hereby delegated 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,
as approved by the Secretary of Defense for the performance of DLA
functions 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 |
accordance 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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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-

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tion, including the National Agency Check, has not been completed; and


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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. Establish and maintain appropriate Property Accounts for DLA
and 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 protection
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 Secruity Act of 1950
to Issue Secruity 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
appropriate 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,"
November 18, 1977.

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.

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(MRA&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.).


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E. FUNCTIONS
The Director, DLA shall perform the following functions:
1. Coordinated Procurement
a. Administer the DoD Coordinated Procurement Program.

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

c. Make recommendations on new coordinated procurement
assignments and changes to existing assignments for all DoD Components.

d. 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.

e. Conduct coordinated procurement as assignee for designated
commodities.

2. Cataloging
a. Administer the Federal Catalog System.

b. 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(MRA&L) new and revised policies
to improve the system.

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

d. Ensure the exclusive use of Federal Catalog Data in the
preparation, publication, distribution, and maintenance of the DoD
sections of the Federal Catalog, and that the publication of
Identification and Management Data Lists is fully synchronized.

e. Furnish to the Military Departments, 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 Departments and Civil agencies for the
publication of Management Data Lists.

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belated

b. Logistics services directly associated with the supply
management function and other support services as directed by the
Secretary of Defense.

3. Administer the operation of DoD programs as assigned.

C. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

1. DLA is established as a separate agency of the Department of
Defense under the direction, authority and control of the Assistant
Secretary of Defense (Manpower, Reserve Affairs and Logistics), (here-
after referred to as "ASD(MRA&L)"). DLA activities involving acquisi-
tion policy and related matters will be closely coordinated with, and
generally monitored by, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research
and Engineering. ‘

2. DLA shall consist of a Director and such subordinate organiza-
tional elements as are established by the Director within resources
authorized by the Secretary of Defense.
D. RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director, DLA shall be responsible for: 6

1. Organizing, directing, and Managing the DLA and all resources
assigned to the DLA.

2. Providing responsible, effective, and economical support to:
a. The Military Departments and other DoD Components.
b. Federal civil agencies.
c. Foreign governments, and others, as authorized.

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

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

5. A wholesale distribution system for assigned items.

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

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

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5. Establish new DLA facilities or recommend to the ASD(MRA&L) the
takeover or use of existing facilities of the Military Departments by
DLA, as deemed necessary for improved effectiveness and economy.

6. Provide membership on the Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council
and participate with the Secretaries of the Military Departments in
the development and promulgation of the DAR (reference (b)).

7. Exercise the administrative authorities contained in enclosure 1
of this Directive.

G. RELATIONSHIPS
1. In the performance of his functions, the Director, DLA, shall:

a. Maintain appropriate liaison with other DoD Components and
other agencies of the Executive Branch for the exchange of information
and programs in the field of assigned responsibilities.

b. Maintain close working relationships with weapon systems |
managers of the Military Departments to ensure integration of effort
and exchange of technical programs and reference data. |

c. Make use of established facilities and services in the
DoD or other Governmental agencies wherever practicable to achieve
maximum efficiency and economy.

2. The Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Military Departments, and other
DoD Components shall provide support and logistical planning informa-
tion, within their respective fields of responsibility, to the Director,
DLA, to carry out assigned responsibilities and functions of DLA.

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

H. ADMINISTRATION |
1. The Director shall be selected by the Secretary of Defense. |
2. When the Director and the Deputy Director are both military

officers, they will normally be selected from different Military

Departments.

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

. 4. The Military Departments will assign military personnel to DLA 1
in accordance with approved authorizations and procedures for assignment |
to joint duty.

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c. 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.

9. Authorize and approve overtime work for DLA civilian officers
and employees in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Personnel
Manual Supplement 990-1, section 550.111.

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

ec. 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 organi-
zations 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.

12. Develop, establish and maintain an active and continuing Records
Management Program, pursuant to the provisions of Section 506(b) of the
Federal Records Act of 1950 (44 USC 3102), the Freedom of Information
Act Program (5 USC 552) and the Privacy Act Program (5 USC 552a).