DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE — DIRECTIVES SYSTEM TRANSMITTAL KYMBER OaTe (STR 1SUTICN §1C5.40 - Ch I May 16, 1979 5000 series ATTACHMENTS @ Pages 3&4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECIPIEKTS The follcwing page change to DoD Directive 5105.40, ''Defense Mapping Agency (DMA),'' August 10, 1978, has been authorized: PAGE CHANGE. Remove: Pages 3&4 & Insert: Attached replacement pages Change appears on page 4 and is indicated by marginal asterisks. EFFECTIVE DATE The above change is effective immediately. bz H.E. LOFDAHL, Director Correspondence and Directives Washington Headquarters Services Department of Defense WHEN PRESCRIBED ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN, THIS TRANSMITTAL SHOULD BE FILED WITH THE BASIC DOCUMENT =< SD FORM 106-1 PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE
Aug 10, 78 5105.40 b. Provide support, within their respective fields of responsi- bilities, to the Director, DMA, as required to carry out the assigned mission of the Agency. c. Assess the responsiveness of the DMA to their operational needs. 4&4. The Joint Chiefs of Staff shall: a. Advise the Secretary of Defense on MC&G requirements and priorities. b. Provide guidance to the DMA and the Unified and Specified Commands which will serve as the basis for interrelationships between these organizations. c. Obtain the advice and recommendations from the Director, DMA, on matters within his areas of responsibility. E. AUTHORITY The Director, DMA, is specifically delegated authority to: 1. Command the Defense Mapping Agency. 2. Task DoD components directly to accomplish MC&G RDT&E and data collection requirements as established by DMA and verified by the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Policy). 3. Have free and direct access to, and direct communications with, all elements of the DoD and other executive departments and agencies, as necessary. 4. Obtain such reports, information, advice and assistance from other DoD components of DoD Directive 5000.19 (reference (b)), as may be necessary for the performance of assigned functions and responsibilities. 5S. Establish DMA facilities, using appropriate established facili- ties and services in the DoD or other Government agencies whene. er practicable to achieve maximum efficiency and economy. 6. Exercise the administrative authorities contained in enclosure l of this Directive. F. RELATIONSHIPS 1. In the performance of his functions, the Director, DMA, shall: a. Be responsible to the Joint Chiefs of Staff for operational matters within their cognizance, as well as requirements associated with the Joint Planning process. For these purposes the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is authorized to task and communicate with the DMA directly. 3
* Aug 10, 78# 5105.40 b. Maintain appropriate liaison with other DoD components and other agencies of the Executive Branch for the exchange of information on programs in the field of assigned responsibilities. c. Make use of established facilities and services in the DoD or other Governmental agencies whenever practicable to achieve maximum efficiency and economy. d. Insure that the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Military Departments, and appropriate OSD staff elements are kept fully informed concerning DMA activities of substantive concern to them. 2. The Military Departments and other DoD components shall: a. Provide assistance within their respective fields of responsibility to the Director, DMA, in carrying out his assigned responsibilities and functions. b. Coordinate with DMA all programs and activities which include or are related to MC&G. G. ADMINISTRATION 1. The Director, DMA, will be a cemmissioned officer of suitable general or flag rank appointed by the Secretary of Defense from officers * of the Armed Forces on active duty. * * 2. The Deputy Director will be selected by the U/S Def R&E when a military officer on recommendation by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 3. DMA 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 DMA in accordance with approved authorizations and procedures for assignment to joint duty. The Joint Chiefs cf Staff will review and provide recommendations on the DMA joint manpower program to the U/S Def R&E, as appropriate, for those functions where DMA is responsive to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. H. EFFECTIVE DATE This Directive is effective immediately. C. W. Duncan, Jr. Enclosure - 1 Deputy Secretary of D Delegations of Authority ense #First Amendment (Ch 1, May 16, 1979) 4