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DMA  INTER  AMERICAN  GEODETIC  SURVEY 
LIAISON  OFFICE 
DIRECTOR 
PLANS  &  PROGRAMS 
DIVISION   
TECHNICAL  DIV 
04A 
SURVEYS  BR 
04C 
COLLECTION  BR 
CARTOGRAPHIC 
SCHOOL 
08A  TECHNICAL 
5PT  BRANCH 
08B  ADMIN  SPT 
BRANCH 
38C  PHOTOGRAM- 
4ETRY  INSTR  BR 
08D  CARTOGRAPHY 
INSTR  BR 
08E  GEODESY  & 
SURV  INSTR  BR 
COMPUTER  DIV 
PANAMA  SUPPORT 
DIVISION 
COMPTROLLER/SPT 
DIVISION   
06A  BUDGET 
AND  FISCAL  BR 
06B 
LOGISTICS  BR 
MANAGEMENT  SVC 
J1MSIQN.   
07A 
PERSONNEL  BR 
07B 
ADMIN  BR 
07C 
INFORMATION  BR 
DMA I  AGS 
PROJECTS 
10  ARGENTINA 
19  GUATEMALA 
11  BOLIVIA 
20  HONDURAS 
12  BRAZIL 
21  MEXICO 
13  CHILE 
22  NICARAGUA 
14  COLOMBIA 
23  PANAMA 
15  COSTA  RICA 
24  PARAGUAY 
16  DOM  REP 
25  PERU 
17  ECUADOR 
26  VENEZUELA 
18  EL  SALVADOR
DEFENSE  MAPPING  AGENCY 
INTER  AMERICAN  GEODETIC  SURVEY 
MISSION  AND  JUNCTIONS 
rgSSION.   Satisfy  validated  DoD  MC&G  requirements  in  Latin  America,  principally 
through  cooperative  agreements  with  associate  agencies.  Act  as  the  single  point  of 
contact  of  ths  U.S.  Government  in  coordinating  MC4G  activities  in  Latin  America  to 
satisfy  overall  U.S-  requirements.   Assist  Latin  American  cartographic  agencies  in 
becoming  self  sufficient  and  in  executing  MC&G  production  programs  required  for 
national  planning  and  development  of  their  respective  territories. 
FUNCTIONS. 
1.  Execute  all  aspects  of  DMA-Latin  American  Bilateral  mapping  agreements  in  behalf 
of  the  Director,  DMA. 
2.  Encourage  and  support  the  appropriate  Latin  American  government  agencies  in 
cartographic,  geodetic  and  geophysical  programs  which  will  directly  or  indirectly 
satisfy  DoD  objectives, 
3.  Coordinate  vich  the  Pan  American  Institute  of  Geography  and  History,  to  foster 
standardization  of  cartographic,  geodetic  and  geophysical  equipment,  procedures, 
products,  and  specifications. 
A.   Maintain  a  multinational  training  school  to  provide  training  in  cartography 
geodesy  and  geophysics  and  to  act  as  a  forum  for  the  transfer  of  technology  relative 
to  the  entire  spectrum  of  MC&G. 
5.  Coordinate  with  other  U.S.  Government  Agencies  to  accomplish  the  acquisition  of 
geographic,  geodetic,  cartographic,  geophysciai,  aeronautical  and  nautical 
information  in  support  of  DoD  and  other  U.S.  requirements. 
6.  Coordinate  with  and  support  other  U.S.  Government  and  scientific  agencies  In 
Latin  America  who  are  engaged  in  MC&G  and  related  activities. 
7.  Assist  associate  agencies  of  Latin  America  in  cartographic,  geodetic  and 
geophysical  activities  which  respond  to  and  support  their  countries'  programs  of 
national  development.
01       OPFICE  OF  THE  DIRECTOR 
MISSION,   Direct  and  command  the  Inter  American  Geodetic  Survey. 
FUNCTIONS. 
1.  Provide  technical  advise  to  the  Director,  DMA  and  CINC,  USSOUTHCOM  on  Latin 
American  mapping  and  charting  activities. 
2.  Act  as  the  single  point  of  contact  for  the  U.S.  Government  in  coordinating 
geodetic  and  cartographic  activities  within  Latin  America. 
3.  Provide  plans,  policies,  Procedures  and  command  supervision  of  IAGS  activities 
to  fulfill  IAGS  responsibilities. 
4.  Coordinate  IAGS  activities  for  mission  support  of  USSOUTHCOM  military 
components. 
5.  Support  MC&G  programs  regionally  to  satisfy  DoD  requirements. 
6.  Provide  technical  direction,  guidance  and  coordination  to  the  various  field 
projects. 
7.  Review  and  supervise  technical  content  of  courses  presented  at  IAGS  Cartographic 
School  s 
8.  Establish  and  maintain  high  level  technical  contacts  with  appropriate  U.S.  and 
foreign  mapping  organizations.
02       LIAISON  OFFICE 
MISSION.   Represent  the  Director  IAGS  and  provide  assistance  in-Joint  Actions 
,  between  IAGS,  Headquarters,  Headquarters  DMA,  DMA  components  and  other  U.S. 
Government  agencies,  as  required,  on  matters  relating  to  the  overall  mapping 
community  and  on  specific  matters  involving  coordination  between  IAGS  and  those 
agencies. 
FUNCTIONS. 
i.   Represent  the  Director  IAGS  at  meetings  with  DMA  staff  elements. 
2.  Coordinate  activities  with  the  principal  center,  DMAHTC,  with  which  IAGS  has 
complimentary  programs. 
3.  Coordinate  and  follow  through  on  IAGS  anu  associate  agency  requests  for  Geodetic 
Data  Reduction  Programs,  schedules,  cartographic  products,  aerial  film  and  photo 
duplication. 
4.  Coordinate  TOY  support  from  DMAHTC  to  IAGS  and  associate  agencies. 
5.  Arrange  for  visits  from  officials  of  Latin  American  associate  agencies,  to 
include  transportation,  lodging  and  escort  duties. 
6.  Represent  IAGS  at  PAIGH,  ASP,  ACSM,  etc.  MC&G  conferences,  symposia  and  seminars 
normally  held  in  the  Washington,  D.C.  metropolitan  area. 
7.  Arrange  for  visits  and  training  of  IAGS  and  associate  agency  personnel  at  US 
Government  agencies  in  the  Washington,  D.C.  area. 
8.  Transmit  and  follow-up  on  special  requests  regarding  Remote  Sensing  Programs 
with  agencies  such  as  USGS,  NOAA  and  the  Inter  American  Development  Bank. 
9.  Coordinate  with  NOAA  on  TDY  visits  to  tide  guage  stations  in  Central  and  South 
America  which  are  part  of  the  Seismic  Sea  Wave  Warning  System. 
10.  Maintain  contact  with  Department  of  State,  and  all  Latin  American  Embassies  to 
expedite  the  processing  of  official  passports  and  the  Issuance  of  official  visas.
03       PLANS  AND  PROGRAMS  DIVISION 
MISSION.  Develop  and  implement  the  DMA  IAGS  Program.  Translate  DoD  and  DMA 
objectives  and  requirements  into  programs  that  yield  optimum  return  to  DMA  and  to 
the  host  country  agencies.  Provide  staff  support  to  the  Director  IAGS.  Coordinate 
with  the  DMA  components,  other  U.S.  Governement  agencies,  international  and  other 
organizations  on  common  plans  and  programs. 
FUNCTIONS. 
1.  Provide  staff  management  and  control  over  short  and  long  range  programs. 
2.  Assign  and  review  priorities  of  the  various  programs  to  ensure  requirements  are 
satisfied. 
3.  Provide  guidance  and  direction  to  Project  Offices  and  to  the  Cartographic  School 
for  the  preparation  or  revision  of  plans  and  programs. 
A.   Prepare  the  component's  mid-range  DROP  and  short-range  POM. 
5.  Allocate  resources  and  identify  requirements  for  accomplishment  by  other  IAGS 
elements. 
6.  Assist  and  support  the  Developmental  Mapping  Program  which  is  carried  out  by  the 
associate  national  mapping  agencies. 
7.  Manage  satellite  remote  sensing  programs  and  coordinate  between  U.S.  and  IAGS 
associate  agencies  engaged  in  the  discipline. 
8.  Coordinate  and  manage  the  nautical  and  aeronautical  charting  programs  that 
develop  in  the  associate  national  agencies. 
9.  Prepare  studies,  reports  and  briefings  required  by  Headquarters  DMA  and  by  the 
Director  IAGS. 
10.  Serve  as  the  IAGS  point  of  contact  for  all  coordination  required  with  other  DMA 
components. 
11.  Serve  and  assist  the  PAIGH  in  coordinating  activities  of  the  1:250,000 
Hemispheric  Mapping  Program.
04       TECHNICAL  DIVISION 
MISSION.   Provide  essential  technical  support  to  cooperating  Latin  American 
countries  In  the  production,  processing  and  collection  of  geodetic,  cartographic, 
and  geophysical  data  and  other  map  products. 
FUNCTION. 
1.  Provide  the  geodetic,  geophysical,  field  survey,  cartographic,  phot ogramme trie, 
and  related  technical  activities  to  support  to  IAGS  projects  and  conduct  those 
technical  activities  which  exceed  IAGS  project  capabilities. 
2.  Provide  assistance  on  technical  matters  to  the  headquarters,  IAGS  projects,  IAGS 
Cartographic  School,  and  to  the  Associate  Latin  American  agencies  in  geodetic, 
geophysical,  field  survey,  cartographic,  photograraraetric  and  all  related  services 
activities. 
3.  Review  all  technical  plans,  programs  and  special  projects  to  determine 
feasibility. 
4.  Prepare  plans,  programs  and  budgets  for  special  international  geodetic  and 
cartographic  projects  or  for  national  projects  which  exceed  IAGS  project  capability. 
5.  Monitor  all  technical  activities  of  projects  and  recommend  solutions  to 
technical  problems  which  materially  affect  IAGS  policies  or  accomplishment  of, 
program  objectives. 
6.  Maintain  personnel  and  staff  proficiency  in  techniques  and  equipment  and 
recommend  the  adoption  of  improved  techniques  and  purchase  of  new  equipment  to 
reduce  costs  and  expedite  accomplishment. 
7.  Provide  guidance  for  on-the-job  training  and  technical  instructions  for  the 
implementation  of  procedures,  installation,  operation  and  maintenance  of  equipment. 
8.  Maintain  liaison  with  U.S.  and  international  technical  mapping  agencies  to 
obtain  information  on  new  equipment  and  procedures  in  geodesy,  geophysics, 
cartography  and  photogrammetry  for  possible  application  to  Latin  America. 
9.  Provide  for  the  collection,  evaluation  and  dissemination  of  geodetic, 
geophysical  and  cartoraphic  source  data.  Coordinate  this  program  with  U.S.  agencies 
such  as  Department  of  Defense,  Department  of  State,  Department  of  Interior  and 
Department  of  Commerce. 
10  Provide  technical  assistance  for  national  and  regional  development  mapping 
programs.
04A      SURVEYS  BRANCH 
MISSION.   Provide  technical  support  to  associate  Latin  American  cartographic 
agencies  in  geodetic,  geophysical,  supplemental  tnap  control  and  .field  classification 
operations. 
FUNCTIONS. 
1.  Coordinates  and  conducts  field  surveys  required  for  satellite  tracking  programs, 
and  is  responsible  for  geodetic,  geophysical  and  supplemental  map  control  and  field 
classification  operations  in  Latin  America. 
2.  Monitor  all  special  mission  satellite  tracking  programs,  satellite  geodetic, 
conventional  geodetic,  geophysical,  supplemental  map  control  and  field 
classification  operations  in  the  IAGS  projects  and  recommend  solutions  to  problems 
which  materially  affect  IAGS  policies  or  accomplishment  of  program  objectives. 
3.  Plan,  program,  coordinate,  direct  and  report  satellite  tracking  operations, 
geodetic,  geophysical  surveys  which  exceed  the  capabilities  of  the  IAGS  projects  and 
collaborating  agencies. 
4.  Maintain  proficiency  in  Doppler,  conventional  geodetic  and  Geophysical  equipment 
and  techniques.  Recommend  the  purchase  of  new  6urvey  instruments  and  the  adoption 
of  new  methods. 
5.  Provide  guidance,  training  and  technical  instruction  to  IAGS  projects, 
Cartographic  School,  and  associate  agencies  on  the  installation  and  operation  of 
Doppler,  conventional  geodetic  and  geophysical  equipment. 
6.  In  conjunction  with  the  National  Ocean  Survey,  monitor  the  Pacific  Tsunami 
Warning  System  as  it  pertains  to  Mexico,  Central  and  South  America. 
7.  Monitor  the  distribution,  utilization  and  maintenance  of  Doppler,  conventional 
geodetic  and  geophysical  equipment  assigned  to  IAGS  projects  and  associate  agencies. 
8.  Monitor  and  assist  the  IAGS  Cartographic  School  in  developing  course  objectives 
and  review  technical  content  of  survey  courses  to  be  incorporated  into  the  school 
curriculum.
04B      CARTOGRAPHY  BRANCH 
MISSION.   Provide  technical  support  to  associate  Latin  American  cartographic 
agencies  for  cartographic  and  photogranunetric  mapping  operations. 
FUNCTION. 
1.  Monitor  all  photogranunetric,  cartographic,  reproduction  and  aerial  photography 
operations  in  the  IAGS  projects  and  recommend  solutions  to  problems  which  materially 
affect  IAGS  policies  or  accomplishment  of  program  objectives. 
.2.   Plan,  program,  coordinate,  direct  and  report  cartographic  and  photogrammetric 
operations  which  exceed  capabilities  of  field  projects  and  associate  agencies. 
3.  Maintain  jroficiency  in  cartographic,  photogrammetric,  reproduction  and 
photographic  equipment  and  techniques.   Recommend  purchase  of  new  equipment  and 
adoption  of  new  techniques. 
4.  Provide  technical  guidance,  training  and  instructions  to  IAGS  projects, 
Cartographic  School  associate  agencies  on  installation  and  operation  of 
cartographic,  photogrammetric,  reproduction  and  photo  lab  equipment. 
5.  Monitor  distribution,  utilization  and  maintenance  of  cartographic, 
photogrammetric  and  production  equipment  assigned  to  IAGS  projects  and  associate 
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6.  Provide  guidance  and  assistance  to  associate  Latin  American  agencies  in  quality 
control  and  assurance  programs.
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04C      COLLECTION  BRANCH 
HISS ION.  Collect  and  distribute  all  geodetic,  cartographic,  geophysical  data  and 
other  map  products  produced  in  Latin  America. 
FUNCTIONS. 
1.  Provide  guidance  and  assistance  to  headquarters  elements  on  the  coordination  of 
the  IAGS  geodetic,  geophysical  and  cartographic  data  collection  programs. 
2.  Provide  technical  guidance  to  the  Technical  Division  Chief,  to  IAGS  projects  and 
to  associate  agencies  in  the  collection,  evaluation  and  reporting  of  cartographic 
and  geodetic  source  data,  photography  and  classified  data  handling  procedures. 
3.  Review,  analyze  and  prepare  consolidated  reports  on  organization  and 
capabilities  of  associate  mapping  agencies. 
4.  Receive,  redistribute,  record  and  retrieve  geodetic,  geophysical,  cartographic 
and  related  data  collected  under  the  bilateral  mapping  agreements. 
5.  Issue  data  collection  reports  indicating  status  of  cartographic,  geophysical, 
geodetic  and  related  data.  Maintain  updated  inputs  to  this  report  through  automatic 
daca  processing. 
6.  Assist  in  preparing  data  collection  portion  of  IAGS  input  to  all  new  or  revised 
mapping  agreements  between  LAGS  and  associate  agencies. 
7.  Provide  security  guidance  to  the  Director  and  Staff,  IAGS.  Safeguard  classified 
documents  within  IAGS  in  compliance  with  DoD  Information  Security  Program  Regulation 
5200. 1R. 
8   Develop  and  administer  a  program  for  physical  and  personnel  security.
05       COMPUTER  DIVISION 
MISSION.   Responsible  for  the  management  and  effective  use  of  all  ADP  resources  that 
support  Che  mission  and  policies  of  DMA  IAGS.   Provide  specialized  support  for  IAGS 
Headquarters  and  Cartographic  School  and  for  the  associate  Latin  American  mapping 
agencies  in  matters. relating  to  existing  and  planned  MC&G  and  Management-oriented 
computer  activities. 
FUNCTION. 
1.  Maintain  a  depository  of  highly  specialized,  mathematically-oriented  programs 
and  systems  which  standardize  the  methods  of  performing  highly  complex  MC&G 
adjustments  and  computations;  install  these  programs  and  systems,  and  instruct  in 
their  usage  for  DMA  IAGS  and  the  associate  agencies. 
2.  Provide  consulting,  advisory  and  research  services  to  DMA  IAGS  and  the  Latin 
American  associate  agencies  on  geodetic/cartographic  reduction  processes,  equipment 
and  systems  with  the  aim  of  standardizing  methods,  consistent  with  available 
technology. 
3.  Provide  technical  expertise  and  advisory  support  in  the  areas  of  automated 
digital  cartography,  geophysics,  geodesy  and  photogrammetry. 
4.  Research,  evaluate  and  recommend  hardware/software  which  has  application  in  the 
scientific  area. 
5.  Assist  in  maintaining  a  useful,  beneficial  line  of  communication  with  DMA  IAGS 
and  its  associate  agencies,  to  help  the  Division  meet  its  objective  of  ensuring  that 
IAGS  receives  maximum  return  on  its  computer-related  investments. 
6.  Maintain  currency  with  the  advancement  of  computer  technology. 
7.  Develop  plans  and  provide  recommendations  for  the  use  of  computer  technology  in 
those  technical  and  administrative  areas  where  research  and  analysis  has  shown  that 
usage  of  computer  technology  would  enhance  the  ability  of  DMA  IAGS  to  meet  its 
mission  responsibilities. 
8.  Evaluate  hardware/software  which  is  (or  becomes)  available  commercially  and 
through  government  sources  for  adequacy,  when  research  and  analysis  has  shown  that 
usage  of  such  hard/software  could  be  put  to  cost-effective  beneficial  use  by  DMA 
IAGS.
06       COMPTROLLER  AMD  SUPPORT  DIVISION 
MISSION.   Responsible  for  financial  management,  programming,  budget,  management 
analysis,  and  the  complete  range  of  logistical  support. 
FUNCTIONS. 
1.  Perform  all  activities  related  to  formulation  and  execution  of  IAGS  annual 
budget  and  programs,  fiscal  and  accounting  activities,  internal  review,  and 
management  functions,  internal  control  surveillance  and  reviews,  and  fiscal  and 
accounting  guidance  and  coordination. 
2.  Review  programs  subject  to  mutual  support.  Plan  and  negotiate  interservice 
support  agreements  between  IAGS  and  other  U.S.  Government  agencies.   Monitor  and 
maintain  liaison  necessary  for  the  execution  of  this  activity. 
3.  Coordinate  assembly  of  required  data,  and  prepare  IAGS  input  to  Program 
Objectives  Memorandum  (POM)  and  DMA  Resources  Operating  Program  (DROP). 
4.  Review  USAID  Project  Implementation  Order/Technical  Services  (PIO/T)  and 
Participating  Agency  Service  Agreements  (PASA)  for  conformance  with  regulations  and 
assure  IAGS  has  the  ability  to  execute  their  contents.  Prepare  agreements  and 
coordinate  the  lease/loan  of  equipment.   Acquire  and  arrange  for  shipment  of 
material  approved  for  sale  to  associates  under  the  foreign  military  sales  (FMS) 
program. 
5.  Monitor  all  aspects  of  the  financial  status  of  IAGS  operations  to  ensure  that 
resources  available  are  fully  utilized  in  accordance  with  approved  plans,  without 
exceeding  prescribed  limitations. 
6.  Review  input  from  projects,  Cartographic  School,  and  DMAHTC  San  Antonio  Office, 
and  coordinate  with  Plans  and  Programs  Division  to  develop  annual  and  long  range 
logistics  plan  In  support  of  cooperative  mapping  programs. 
7.  Develop  and  recommend  IAGS  logistics  policies  and  procedures  and  monitor 
implementation.   Responsible  for  the  full  range  of  logistical  support  to  all  DMAIAGS 
and  the  DMAHTC  San  Antonio  Field.   Support  includes  acquisition  and  distribution  of 
supplies  and  equipment;  maintenance,  repairs,  and  minor  alterations  of  facilities 
and  equipment.   Plan  and  administer  all  services  relative  to  travel  and 
transportation  of  personnel  and  equipment.   Procure  services:  Monitor  and  coordinate 
safety  and  fire  inspection  services,  and  report  theron: 
8.  Maintain  a  program  for  development  of  logistical  self-sufficiency  in  associate 
agencies. 
9.  Schedule  and  supervise  periodic  audits  and  inspection  of  financial,  supply,  and 
maintenance  operations  of  IAGS  projects,  the  Cartographic  School,  and  the  Panama 
Support  Element.   Assist  in  developing  improved  procedures  and  controls. 
10.  Coordinate  all  audits  by  the  GAO,  OSA,  etc.,  to  Include  development  of  replies 
to  findings  and  recommendations  and  monitoring  corrective  action. 
11.  Serve  as  Telephone  Control  Office  for  the  Headquarters  Element  coordinating 
requirements  with  the  US  Array  Communication  Command  (USACC)  and  implementing 
policies  and  procedures  for  the  Director.
06A       BUDGET  AND  FISCAL  BRANCH 
MISSION.   Develop,  present  and  execute  DMAIAGS  budget  estimates,  for  Operations  and 
Maintenance,  Procurement,  and  other  appropriated  funds  as  required  Implement 
,  accounting  controls  and  interface  with  the  standard  AF  Accounting  System.  Monitor 
DMAIAGS  fiscal  activities  relating  to  IAGS  programs,  progress  and  status.   Develop 
information  for  the  Budget  Advisory  Committee,  Equipment  Review  Group,  Director,  and 
other  offering  recommendations  and  solutions  to  financial  and  manpower  problems. 
FUNCTIONS. 
1.  Develop  IAGS  Input  to  DMA  budget  estimates,  Operating  Budgets,  Budget  Execution 
Reviews  and  the  Defense  Mapping  Program.   Maintain  continuous  review  of  require- 
ments, and  adjust  programs  to  meet  changing  conditions. 
2.  Develop  budget  estimates  for  all  reimbursable  amd  FMS  programs.   Monitor 
programs  to  ensure  effective  utilization  of  funds,  extract  cost  data  and  permit 
internal  audit  of  records.   Prepare  reimbursement  billings,  transfer  adjustment 
vouchers,  collection  vouchers  and  request  for  information  on  unidentified  vouchers. 
3.  Assist  Director  and  senior  staff  by  providing  reference  materials  and  background 
information  on  previous  decisions  and  Interpretation  of  internal  policies  and 
directives. 
4.  Initiate  correspondence  for  appointing,  terminating  and  reporting  of  project 
personnel  assigned  as  sub-cashiers  to  U.S.  Embassy,  cashier,  contracting  officers, 
and  civilian  payroll  certifying  officers  and  for  establishing  cash  authorizations 
for  sub-cashiers.  Assist  LAGS  project  personnel  In  the  preparation  of  vouchers  and 
fiscal  reports. 
5.  Coordinate  and  monitor  the  Internal  Control  Surveillance  and  Review  Progran: 
Develop  and  maintain  internal  review  procedures  and  conduct  financial  reviews  as 
necessary. 
6.  Monitor  activities  related  to  preparation  and  processing  of  vouchers  and  fiscal 
accounting  and  review  all  obligation  documents  on  a  periodic  basis.   Prepare  check 
payment  vouchers  for  IAGS  miscellaneous  expenses,  such  as  payment  for  Latin  American 
Cooperation  activities.  Maintain  control  accounts  for  Distribution  of  Latin 
American  Cooperation  Funds.   Prepare  Latin  American  cooperation  vouchers  for 
Director's  signature. 
7.  Receive  and  process  applications  for  passports  and  Visas,  prepare  travel  orders 
schedule  passenger  movements  on  commercial  and  military  aircraft,  issue  Government 
Travel  Requests  and  obtain  tickets,  obtain  entry  and  exit  permits,  and  arrange 
reservations.
06 B      LOGISTICS  BRANCH 
HISS IOW.   Plan,  coordinate,  and  manage  Che  complete  range  of  logistical  support. 
Implement  the  acquisition,  receipt,  storage,  and  accountability  of  all  expendable 
and  non-expendable  material.  Provide  safety  functions,  facility  and  communications 
requirements  and  interface  with  servicing  activities  of  the  Array  and  Air  Force. 
Develop  and  manage  vehicle  maintenance  and  replacement  program.  Provide  or  arrange 
for  all  the  transportation  required  by  the  IAGS. 
FUNCTIONS. 
1.  Maintain  IAGS  property  accounts.  Responsible  for  acquisition,  receipt,  storage 
and  issue  of  all  supplies  and  equipment,  for  both  the  IAGS  and  the  DMAHTC  San 
Antonio  Field  Office  (SXO),  to  include  Foreign  Military  Sales  (FMS)  to  associate 
agencies. 
2.  Develop  forecasts  for  supply  requirements  and  plan  procurement  actions 
compatible  with  availability  of  funds  and  operational  needs. 
3.  Initiate  and  administer  all  reporting,  maintenance,  replacement,  and  new 
acquisition  requirements  for  automotive,  communication  and  non-technical  equipment 
assigned  to  IAGS. 
4.  Establish  and  maintain,  as  required,  supply  points  for  repair  cycle  assets  used 
by  the  DMAHTC  San  Antonio  Field  Office  (SXO)  and  the  DMAIAGS  Panama  Support  Element 
Maintenance  Activity. 
5.  Responsible  for  the  preparation  and  monitoring  of  all  lease  loan  agreements 
between  DMA  and  associate  agencies.  Coordinates  preparation  and  monitoring  of  DMA 
Form  4130-3-R  (Hand  Receipts)  for  equipment  used  by  associates  on  short  term  basis 
(DMA  Manual  4004-2) 
6.  Coordinate  and  obtain  packing,  crating  and  transportation  support  from  SXO,  Fort 
Sam  Houston,  DMAAC,  Military  Airlift  Command  (MAC),  and  others.  Provide  packing  and 
mailing  services  for  small  items  on  demand. 
7.  Responsible  for  preparation  and  certification  of  hazardous  materials  for 
Military  Air  shipment. 
8.  Determine,  through  user  reports  and  observations,  repairs,  maintenance,  or  minor 
alterations  required  to  facilities  and  installed  utilities  and  communications 
equipment.   Submit  work  requests,  coordinate  and  maintain  follow-up  to  assure  timely 
completions. 
9.  Monitor  the  Safety  program. 
10.  Coordinate  and  arrange  all  local  transportation  requirements  for  HQ,  IAGS 
elements. 
11.  Provide  full  range  of  custodial  and  self-help  services  for  IAGS  facilities  at 
Ft.  San  Houston.
07  MANAGEMENT  SERVICES  DIVISION 
MISSION.     Develop,   administer  and  evaluate  a  full  range  of   comprehensive   programs 
for  civilian  and  military  personnel  management  and  manpower  management.      Provide   all 
general  administrative  and  mail  services  of  organization.      Plan  and  conduct  the   IAGS 
Public  Information  Program. 
FUNCTIONS. 
1.  Staff  advisor  to  the  Director  on  matters  pertaining  to  management. 
2.  Plan,  provide,  direct  and  administer  a  comprehensive  civilian  personnel 
management  program  for  a  workforce  composed  of  U.S.  citizen  and  local  national 
employees  located  in  Panama,  the  CONUS,  and  the  Central  and  South  American 
countries. 
3.  Serve  as  Director's  representative  to  the  Panama  Area  Policy  Board  (PAPB) 
presenting  DMA  IAGS*  position  on  all  Board  matters. 
4.  Implement  policy  directives  and  disseminate  military  personnel  management 
information  to  the  field. 
5.  Develop  and  maintain  rapport  with  labor  unions  and  other  employee 
organizations.  Serve  as  management  representative  in  consultations  with  unions  and 
other  organizations  on  identified  problems. 
6.  Serve  as  Action  Office  and  Program  Administrator  for  Civilian  Personnel  Alcohol 
&  Drug  Abuse  Program;  arrange  for  and  participate  in  counseling  and  guidance 
seminars. 
7.  Administer  the  Public  Information  and  Community  Relations  Program  of  IACS. 
8.  Perform  Internal  audit  and  evaluation  of  personnel  management  programs  to  ensure 
that  actions  are  in  compliance  with  regulatory  and  procedural  controls. 
9.  Responsible  for  Manpower  Management  and  Position  Management  in  DMAIAGS.   Prepare 
Joints  Manpower  Docuraents.(JMP)  documents.   Represent  IAGS  in  actions  related  to 
manpower  surveys.   Maintain  updated  EJTD.   Review  manpower  authorizations  to  insure 
most  efficient  use  of  positions.
07A       PERSONNEL  BRANCH 
KISSION.   Plan,  provide,  and  administer  a  comprehensive  Civilian  Personnel 
Management  Program  for  the  total  LAGS  workforce. 
FUNCTIONS. 
1.  Implement  policy  directives  and  disseminate  personnel  management  information  to 
the  field. 
2.  Develop  and  administer  IAGS  recruitment  and  merit  staffing  programs;  coordinate 
recruitment  requirements  for  CONUS  personnel.  Develop  and  implement  special 
programs  for  disabled,  mentally  restored,  handicapped,  retarded  individuals  and 
disabled  veterans;  apprentices,  learners,  worker  trainees,  student  hires  and 
dependents.  Propose  special  qualification  standards  and  coordinate  special 
employment  programs  with  Central  Examining  Office  (CEO),  in  Panama,  Administer  the 
Federal  Equal  Opportunity  Recruitment  (FEORP)  Program. 
3.  Administer  the  position  classification/wage  administration  program.  Provide 
technical  assistance  and  advice  on  these  matters  to  comply  with  PAPB,  CEO,  OPM,  DoD 
and  DMA  policies,  standards  and  guidance.  Advise  staff  personnel,  managers  and 
supervisors  in  the  establishement  and  maintenance  of  sound  position  and 
organizational  structures.  Coordinate  with  U.S.  Department  of  State  in  development 
and  issuance  of  wage  schedules  applicable  to  local  national  personnel  employed  by 
IAGS  projects  in  Central  and  South  American  countries  to  conform  with  local  labor 
lavs  and  customs. 
4.  Develop,  coordinate  and  administer  the  employee  training  and  development  program 
for  DMAIAGS  personnel  only.   (Does  not  include  training  of  Latin  students  by  the 
Cartographic  School.)  Consult  with  other  Federal  Agencies  and  coordinate  sharing  of 
resources  to  meet  common  special  training  needs. 
5.  Analyze  trends  in  recruitment  (for  shortage  category  or  hard  to  fill 
occupational  areas),  retirement  or  proposed  reorganizations  to  resolve  existing  or 
projected  problems. 
6.  Evaluate  ef fectivenesss  of  employee-management  communication  and  provide 
required  training  or  orientation  to  DMAIACS  employees. 
7.  Provide  assistance  to  employees  and  dependents  in  matters  of  eligibility  for 
benefits  and  service. 
8.  Administer  the  Incentive  Awards  Program  to  achieve  a  balanced  use  of  incentive 
awards  and  recognition.  Develop  and  maintain  DMAIAGS  Suggestion  Program. 
9.  Provide  and  maintain  personnel  strength  and  accountability  reports. 
10.  Advise  Management  on  employee  grievances,  disciplinary  and  adverse  actions  and 
review  proposed  disciplinary  actions,  grievances  and  appeals  for  propriety.   Monitor 
rendition  of  decision  notices. 
11.  Maintain  the  automated  Personnel  Data  System-Civilian  (PDS-C)  Data  Bank. 
Design  DESIRES  and  retrieve  personnel  management  data  &  statictics  for  use  by 
managers  and  supervisors.   Provide  reports  and  updates  through  the  PDS-C/Manpouer 
and  Financial  Sytem  Interfaces
07B       ADMINISTRATIVE  BRANCH 
MISSION.   Prodvide  the  full  scope  of  administrative  services  to'  all  major  elements 
of  the  IAGS. 
FUNCTIONS. 
1.  Review  administrative  publications,  instructions,  notices,  etc.,  to  determine 
their  effect  upon  existing  administrative  procedures  and  regulations.  Conduct 
studies  and  make  recommendations  for  improvement  of  administrative  procedures. 
2.  Plan  and  direct  a  comprehensive  administrative  service  program  to  include: 
forms,  publications,  records,  mail  and  correspondence  management. 
3.  Perform  all  actions  related  to  the  administration  of  military  personnel 
coordinating  same  with  the  Deputy  Director,  Panama:  the  193d  Inf.  Bde.   Panama; 
DMAHTC/POM  and  the  Military  Personnel  Office,  Fort  Sam  Houston.  Perpare  SIDPERS  for 
military  personnel  of  HQ  IAGS. 
4.  Proponent  of  all  IAGS  administrative  regulations;  provide  orientation  and 
management  of  the  Privacy  Act.
07C      INFORMATION  BRANCH 
MISSION.  Plan  and  conduct  a  Public  Information  program  that  provides  positive 
publicity  reflecting  the  mission  of  DMA  IAGS  and  promotes  harmonious  relations  with 
cooperating  Latin  American  nations. 
FUNCTIONS 
1 .  Conduct  the  Public  Information  and  Community  Relations  Program  of  IAGS 
including:  writing  feature  articles,  speeches,  releases,  scripts,  brochures,  etc. 
for  domestic  and  Latin  American  agency  publications;  publishing  bimonthly  house 
organ  for  IAGS  personnel;  program  and  develop  materials  for  exhibits. 
2.  Prepare  graphics  for  specific  briefings  and  displays  to  be  presented  by  the 
Director,  other  senior  officials,  project  directors  or  cartographic  representa- 
tives. 
3.  Provide  non-technical  editorial  reviews  of  papers  intended  for  public  release 
and  coordinate  policy  review. 
A.   Administer  a  protocol  program  for  distinguished  foreign  visitors  and  VIP's 
Coordinate  the  Director's  attendance  and  participation  in  official  functions- 
5.  Establish  and  maintain  the  IAGS  Historical  File  and  Biographical  Data  File. 
6.  Monitor  and  coordinate  the  IAGS  responses  required  by  the  Freedon  of  Information 
Act;  reporting  to  HQ  DMA-PA  as  required. 
7.  In  coordination  with  HQ  DMA/PA,  participate  in  the  overall  DMA  Public  Affairs 
Program.
08      CARTOGRAPHIC  SCHOOL 
.MISSION.   Provide  training  to  Latin  American  students  in  basic,  advanced  and  new 
technology  as  concerns  the  disciplines  of  mapping,  charting,  and  geodesy  (MC&G) 
and  other  closely  related  disciplines  pertaining  to  acquiring  and  processing 
geographic  information. 
FUNCTIONS. 
1.  Provide  through  training  programs,  the  interface  between  Latin  American  and  the 
U.S.  agencies  in  the  transfer  of  new  MC&G  technology. 
2.  Review  requirements  and  provide  assessment  of  technologies  desired  by  the  Latin 
American  MC&G  communities.  Once  approved  and  subject  to  availability  of  resources, 
present  orientations,  symposia  or  seminars  in  this  new  technology;  and  if 
associate  agencies  require,  provide  technical  level  training. 
3.  Develop  new  course  material  required  to  present  basic,  advanced  and  new 
technology  courses. 
4.  Operate  the  Cartographic  School  with  the  maximum  effecient  and  effective 
use  of  assigned  resources. 
5.  Plan,  program,  budget  and  coordinate  training  of  Latin  American  students  in 
response  to  their -agencies'  requirements. 
6.  Advise  and  assist  IAGS  Projects,  the  Agency  for  International  Development,  and 
the  US  Army  Security  Assistance  Agency  for  Latin  America  (USASAALA)  regarding 
training  of  Latin  American  students  at  the  Cartographic  School  under  their 
respective  auspices. 
7.  Administer  and  present  special  courses  of  instruction,  symposia  or  seminars  in 
coordination  with  other  elements  of  IAGS,  DMA  or  other  Government  agencies. 
8.  Manage  and  operate  an  automated  data  processing  facility  for  use  in  computer 
science,  automated  cartography  and  photogrammetric  instruction. 
9.  Operate  and  serve  as  custodian  of  the  Cartographic  Students'  Association 
Fund.   Advise  and  assist  students  with  schooling  or  personal  problems. 
10.  Maintain  School  facilities  and  equipment. 
11.  Provide  program  management  and  execution  for  the  preparation  of  classroom 
supplement,  audio-visual  materials  and  programmed  instruction. 
08A     TECHNICAL  BRANCH 
MISSION.   Serve  as  the  focal  point  for  the  Introduction  of  new  technology  to  the 
Latin  American  associates.   Provide  an  interface  between  new  MC&G  technology  and  the 
Latin  American  MC&G  institutions'  needs.   Recommend  new  technology  that  should  be 
Introduced  into  the  Cartographic  School  curriculum.   Develop  Cartographic  School 
long-range  planning  and  resource  documents.   Prepare  and  present  introductory 
courses  and  seminars  in  new  technology.   Coordinate  with  Instructor  Branches  for  the 
training  of  Instruction  Branch  personnel  and  acquisition  of  equipment.   Manage  the
Automated  Data  Processing  Center  and  maintain  automated  cartographic  and 
phot ogramme trie  equipment. 
FUNCTIONS. 
1.  Review  requirements  and  provide  an  assessment  of  technologies  desired  by  Latin 
American  MC&G  agencies. 
2.  Provide  the  interface  between  Latin  America  and  the  United  States  in  the 
trainsfer  of  new  MC&G  technology. 
3.  Prepare  long  -  and  mid-range  plans,  resource  and  budget  documents  for  School 
Modernization. 
4.  Responsible  for  the  preparation,  in  conjunction  with  the  Instruction  Branch,  of 
the  curricula,  School  catalog  and  special  brochures. 
5.  Recommend  and  develop  new  technology  course  outlines,  together  with  the 
Instruction  Branches,  arrange  training  of  instructor  staff  and  acquisition  of 
equipment  Evaluate  impact  of  instruction  on  Latin  American  MC&G  institution 
6.  Manage  and  operate  the  DMA  LAGS  Cartographic  School  Computer  Center. 
7.  Maintain  the  Cartographic  School  electronic  equipment  installed  in  the  computer 
center  and  used  for  automated  cartographic  and  photogrammetric  instruction. 
8.  Provide  coordination  with  universities, U.S.  Government  agencies  and  international 
organization  for  the  presentation  of  co-sponsored  courses  in  the  Cartographic 
School. 
08 B     ADMIN  BRANCH 
MISSION.  To  provide  all  administrative  support  including  translation  and 
interpretation,  operation  &ua   maintenance  of  facilities,  billeting,  school 
library,  clerical  and  reproduction;  student  matriculation  services  and  records  and 
coordination  of  the  Cartographic  School  Students'  Association.  Maintain 
Cartographic  School  personnel  records  and  time  cards.  Provide  logistical  and 
personnel  interface  between  the  School  and  the  U.S. /Panama  elements  who  service  DMA 
1AGS. 
FUNCTIONS . 
1.  Promulgate  course  announcements;  receive  and  asign  course  subscription, 
adjudicating  priorities  of  allocations  when  necessary. 
2.  Arrange  for  international  travel  reservations  for  DMA  IAGS  employees  and 
students,  locate  transportation,  billeting  issuance  of  identification  and  privilege 
cards;  advise  students  on  medical  care.  Handle  all  other  administrative  matters 
pertaining  to  the  arrival l   stay  and  departure  of  students. 
3.   Prepare  students'  travel  itineraries  and  vouchers  for  subsistence  payments  when 
such  support  is  needed  by  the  sponsoring  agencies. 
4.  Provide  translation,  interpretation  and  affiliated  language  services  for  the 
School.  Provide  interpreter  escort  services  for  visitors  when  required.
5.  Operate  the  IAGS  Student  Referernce  Library. 
6.  Provide  Spanish-language  technical  reference  documents  (manuals,  instructions, 
pamphlets,  etc.)  in  support  of  the  needs  of  the  IAGS  projects  and  the  associate 
Latin  American  cartographic/geographic  agencies. 
7.  Serve  as  193rd  Infantry  Brigade  Billeting  Manager  and  Custodian  for  the 
School's  student  dormitories. 
8.  Maintain  attendance  and  training  records  on  all  students,  reporting  same  to 
their  parent  agencies  when  required. 
9.  Assist  students  in  maintaining  liaison  with  their  deplomatic  representatives  in 
the  Republic  of  Panama. 
10.  Plan  and  organize  official  functions  and  recreational  activities  for  the 
students.   Provide  custodian  services  and  coordination  for  the  Cartographic  School 
Students'  Association. 
08C     PHOTOGRAMMETRY  INSTRUCTION  BRANCH 
08D     CARTOGRAPHY  INSTRUCTION  BRANCH 
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08E     GEODESY  AND  SURVEYS  INSTRUCTION  BRANCH 
The  Mission  and  Functions  of  each  branch  are  identical  as  follows: 
MISSION.   Provide  instruction  to  Latin  American  students,  in  Spanish,  in  basic 
advanced  and  new  technology  as  concerns  the  disciplines  of  Photogrammetry  and  Remote 
Sensing,  Cartography  and  Photographic  Sciences,  Geodesy  and  Surveying,  and  other 
closely  related  disciplines  pertaining  to  acquiring,  processing  and  obtaining 
geographic  information. 
FUNCTIONS . 
1.  Develop,  in  conjunction  with  the  Technical  Branch,  curricula,  texts,  training 
material  and  courses  in  new  MC&G  technology. 
2.  Develop  and  maintain  new  course  material  required  to  present  the  basic  and 
advanced  MC&G  courses. 
3.  Provide  instruction  to  the  Latin  American  students,  in  Spanish,  including  the 
evaluation  and  examination  of  these  students  to  assure  successful 
completion  of  training  objectives- 
4.  Prepare,  in  conjunction  with  the  Technical  Branch,  the  School's  course 
curriculum. 
5.  Provide  in-country  training  in  basic,  advanced  and  new  trechnology  upon  request 
of  the  Latin  American  MC&G  agencies.
09      PANAMA  SUPPORT  ELEMENT 
MISSION.  Provide  administrative,  technical  and  logistical  support  to  the  IAGS 
Cartographic  School;  to  IAGS  projects  in  Latin  America;  to  DMA  component  activities  in 
the  Panama  area  as  well  as  to  IAGS  personnel  attached  for  specific  purposes  or  on 
temporary  duty  in  the  Republic  of  Panama. 
FUNCTIONS. 
1.  Provide  administrative  technical  and  logistical  support  to  all  IAGS  activities 
In  Panama.   Support  includes  civilian  personnel  services,  vehicle  maintenance, 
housing  communications,  transportation,  education,  legal,  medical,  finance,  payroll 
and  postal  services  and  data  processing.  Provide  other  services,  such  as  imprest 
fund  cashier,  contracting  officer,  and  accounting,  mail  service,  sercurity 
management,  classified  document  control  and  other  similar  services. 
2.  Operate  scientific  and  electronic  Instruments  and  equipment  repair  facility 
which  services  the  IAGS  Cartographic  School  and  LAGS  projects. 
3.  Maintain  and  operate  the  IAGS  radio  network  linking  the  Panama  area  with  all 
LAGS  project  offices  and  with  the  LAGS  Headquarters  in  CONUS. 
A.   Administer  and  monitor  Inter  Service  Support  Agreements  entered  into  with  the 
host  command.
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10-26    IAGS  PROJECTS 
MISSION.   Coordinate  and  manage  the  DMA  IAGS  portion  of  the  DoO  Mapping,  Charting 
and  Geodesy  program  in  each  Latin  American  country  where  there  exists  a  bi-lateral 
mapping  agreement  with  the  United  States.  Assist  the  associate  MC&G  agencies  in 
implementing  joint  programs  to  meet  both  DoD  and  their  national  objectives.  Collect 
geodetic,  cartographic  and  geophysical  data  as  required. 
FUNCTIONS. 
1.  Direct  IAGS  technical  in-country  operations  in  the  fields  of  geodesy, 
cartography  and  geophysics  for  fullfiilment  of  Department  of  Defense  and  Defense 
Mapping  Agency  policy  guidance  and  of  international  MC&G  agreement  stipulation. 
2.  Coordinate  U.S.  Government  geodetic,  cartographic  and  geophysical  activities 
within  the  country.  Assist  U.S.  Embassy  in  program  coordination  and  monitorship  of 
portions  of  U.S.  loans  or  grants  requiring  MC&G  support. 
3.  Provide  advice  and  assistance  to  national  MC&G  agencies  and  encourage  thera  in 
the  enhancement  of  MC&G  programs  for  the  mutual  benefit  of  theirs  and  DoD's 
objectives. 
4.  Coordinate  the  technical  training  of  national  employees  and  general  development 
of  national  MC&G  agencies  to  assist  them  in  becoming  and  remaining  self-sufficient, 
productive  agencies.