Refs.: Agency", « y 1 so 8 Schooi",’ Defense Atta {a} DoD Directive Ce System", cancelled) . fo) Dob Directive 5010. 103 Development Brégram", August 9, 19727 {c) DoD Directive 4000.19, Principles for. Intérservice, Interd a - mental and Interagency Support”, (d) DoD Directive 5105, 21, Defense 510 No ove me: & A970 (her ar 7 -4 fete Augiist 1, 1961 a ance' This page is. “Unclas sified (e) DoD Directive 5105. 25, ‘Def ense November 2,° 1962 ae ’ DoD Directive. 6025: 10,-''Defense Intelligence Agency Publications System", February 3, 1972” (e) DoD Directive 5132. 3, "Departm = 2 , Polacy and Resp ponsibilities Relacing. to Seturity . / December 20, 1972 | : Mintelligence Careér March 23, 1973 _ NUMBER C-5105. 32 ASDIT) oan nN “Defense ‘Attache abd s. “Basic Policies an epart-~ ; March 27, 1972 rielligence Intelligence to nt of Defense Thie Directive provides’ general’ policy and guidance © *: with respect to the maintenance and direction ofa “ges . single Defense Attache System (DAS).
Oa “Sabiecre to ‘the direction of the Seéediary ‘ct Deferse: ‘ors ae = . the Joint ‘Chiefs of Staff acting ander th the direction 1 and 2 a — os authority. ‘of the Secretary of Defense, the DAS wil ber ot es eae maintained 4 &s an organizational fanction’ of the Betensee hots ears intelligence Agency (DIAj and shall consist off oe “ah 7 oe: a 7 AL” “AN military personnel accredited as or oh 4% oe eo assistant attaches to foreign pareaietrs 8 ee fe a a “ye on Vo TIE ~other DoD personnel ‘tsaigned te _attachs pg6) gyi ‘. oa Sak Suck headquarters, vubordic ate e unite, © ; er and semini nistrative functions: as are. ‘specifically = oF establis ed by the DIA “for “accomplishing the’) oa “hunctions and res ponsibilities: assigned, fereiny, > ee he D DAS is “Gir ected: “opera ited and m nena ‘the Director; DIA, “and i9%% speé eeas re ae “perform four primary Tissions 8 se ~ yet es iar ae To perform representational ¢ fapeti or ee aed a behalf of the Secretary of. Defense; Bee ; gee SA. Secretaries of the Military, Depa risieain _the Joint Chiefs ‘of Staff,” athe “Chiefs zo nna i oh Dust mit ie "Sarvices ‘and the. s Compuanders x eh and Specified Commands: = sy : ie Fay, T'h Ae beg Pate cae dL te ee ae oo CRE rege tha . To perform ecu; ity 3 assistance Ae ~r* “(see 1.0.5 “DoD: WDirectlye 513: 32.3 “and V. E. 9. “ below). wher” 3 at _ Secretary. of Delephes ; “. a jal” Buna na Se PGS
a coal any by the f fol Mowings ° cy ted Gedo SESS SS pies ‘ a To “pefve | U. Se “Ambassadors by providing “armed forces ‘attaches on Embassy stalis, pAb te REA : : ; a Br pe "The ‘thisaion: ‘of the DAS is accomplished through - - aA “established Defense Attache Offices which are “organic parts of the U.S. diplomatic missicn and. to which may be attached or tasigned such cther - ~ military detachments or elements as the Sec retary. ‘of Defense may from time to, time direct. - q. L 2 L be governed ®. 8. 4 . 2 - : ry ‘ - - Soy en oo 1. wuwany ae an ike et we a “ay The ‘DAS wild “be 7 responsive to the requirements a of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries of the f Staff Military Departments, the Joint Chiefs” a Z awe -1 the Chiefs of the Services and the Commanders of = ified ‘Commands. | ae meee, ES See mie Within the limits, ‘of qualified manpower ‘tre source: rovisions "of Dep’ ‘Digective $010. 10, (Ref. (bd): V4 rat be ; eill, be applied t 3 tke + e"selection, | training and career? “development: of per rsonn rt ei ‘a's signed to, the DAS. Ee ; wae cee tee bie Sew te ONE: ne Sew rr - = fe jAtaches aed ai sistant See to terete, L-a5¢ hell beeel a ear te be “se elec ed from commissioned © eS =, 2 te, pak ‘on “active. ae Thee in , ie - 7 ts Bete, Vere . ieee) is Tage AST 4&e ‘Under the: “direct gE So ton’ BF the’ Scretare of Defense;ror the wa c Cc “€ 4 at Joint Chiefs epeern under ‘the*di rection and =; es ie se, the Director, a a
’ the assignment of armed forces "attaches at “Oversean veg locations, and for the administration « of Defense “Attache - Offices under era sting: procedures for Shared Administra - ta oo, i é. Establish procedures, ar Military Services, for the ‘conduct ‘of vcareientatleca . a : responsibilities for all components ¢ of Ded, ty / oy 1 3.°. Administer the DAS; program, fund, “and finance DAS and all materiel requirements, for its operation except : 45 outiin ned in VI. below. . RIE ES ; 7 ray t+ cae ” tote . or 4. De termin ne the organizational " command, “ana adm inistra- nee tive arrac gements. for each, Defersé ‘Attache Office, - : ae ‘© ; : jae wa Thee To - : Bus alge: : §. Determine the total sttache’ administrative. manpower!” . Eye requirements, andthe military and. tHvilian’ cemposition 7s -- thereof, at each attache post, or complex." a - Lo - an , AE te ee tate) aaa ire ae ~ 7 8, Conduct negotiations with the. Depa rtient. of State. tor’. : oh EM MG SE 4 cet ata Takeo tG; peyote tive Support.” : a 2 i - SER MUA eater Fa) ae ar ebcaies Sted so: - tra ef from indi ee “ ~ aud iets. da nominate dbyt aes “ , Determine the requirements for ag . ication of aircraft and boatsxz.. =~ In’ collaborations with ‘the A: resistant Secretary, of. Defense, pre De — Te oof Unternational Security Affairs), “develop ar ‘Tangements a oo, _ to accompli sh the ‘security. “Papistance functions. where = Sue . - ~ euch Fespon sibilities arevassigned to the attaches. aes woe 27 SER . re ee ital wea x re St vo an i fate Establish 1 a central DoD contact ‘point for thea armed 2. _forces' attaches maintained “BY: foreign governinents ae <j “Ae - ~ ied yThe Gis of the Military, ‘Services. Fapresesting the Wire tle he 2€ a ; ‘Secretaries of the Military. Departments: and; “whens 4 ae " St “Fe mee : ‘ , appropriate, the heads of other. Bed eomporents. shall (ee ards kee Bee i ne Hee: ere ras Levees Fé 3 ae “Provide the Director: Dia; "wit logistte and administr - tive’ support,. specialized tratning Fequired to’ ‘maintais th Tabdledminister the DAS, “and. other assistance a$.-.-l- Tips as AT LETS Hee. PAB oi 2 AR Epes Fae ere
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(Page 1) SUBJECT Refs.: II. (Uv) (a) (b) (c) (da) (e) (f) (9g) March 23, 1973 NUMBER C-5195.32 ASD(I) Department of Defense Directive Defense Attache System (U) DoD Directive C-5195.32, "Defense Attache System", November 23, 1970 (hereby cancelled) DoD Directive 5010.10, “Intelligence Career Development Program", August 9, 1972 DoD Directive 4000.19, "Basic Policies and Principles for Interservice, Interdepart- mental and Interagency Support", March 27, 1972 DoD Directive 5105.21, "Defense Intelligence Agency", August 1, 1961 DoD Directive 5105.25, "Defense Intelligence School", November 2, 1962 DOD Directive 5025.10, "Defense Intelligence Agency Publications System", February 3, 1972 DoD Directive 5132.3, "Department of Defense Policy and Responsibilities Relating to Security Assistance", December :0, 1972 PURPOSE This Directive provides general policy guidance with respect to the maintenance and direction of a single Defense Attache System (DAS). CANCELLATION Reference (a) is hereby superseded and cancelled. [Excised] This page is Unclassified
(Page 2) IIl. Iv. ORGANIZATION AND DIRECTION Subject to the direction of the Secretary of Defense, or the Joint Chiefs of Staff acting under the direction and authority of the Secretary of Defense, the DAS will be maintained as an organizational function of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and shall consist of: A. All military personnel accredited as attaches or assistant attaches to foreign governments and other DoD personnel assigned to attache posts. Such headquarters, subordinate units, facilities, and administrative functions as are specifically established by the DIA for accomplishing the functions and responsibilities assigned herein. MISSION A. The DAS is directed, operated and maintained by the Director, DIA, and is specifically tasked to perform four primary missions: 1. [Excised] 2. To perform representational functions on behalf of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries of the Military Departments, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Chiefs of the Services and the Commanders of Unified and Specified Commands. 3. To perform security assistance functions (see II.G, DoD Directive 5132.3 Ref(g) and V.E.9. below) where assigned by the Secretary of Defense.
(Page 3) Mar 23, 73 C-5105.32 4. To serve U.S. Ambassadors by providing armed forces attaches on Embassy staffs. B. The mission of the DAS is accomplished through established Defense Attache Offices which are organic parts of the U.S. diplomatic mission and to which may be attached or assigned such other military detachments or elements as the Secretary of Defense may from time to time direct. POLICY AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintenance and direction of the DAS will be governed by the following: A. (U) The DAS will be responsive to the requirements of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries of the Military Departments, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Chiefs of the Services and the Commanders of Unified and Specified Commands. B. (U) Within the limits of qualified manpower resources, provisions of DOD Directive 5010.10, (Ref. (b)) will be applied to the selection, training and career development of personnel assigned to the DAS. c. (C) [Excised] D. (U) Attaches and assistant attaches accredited to foreign governments shall be selected from commissioned officers, on active duty, of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. E. (U) Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, or the Joint Chiefs of Staff acting under the direction and authority of the Secretary of Defense, the Director, DIA shall: ({?]) [Excised]
{Page 4) 10. Establish procedures, in collaboration with the Military Services, for the conduct of represent- ational responsibilities for all components of DOD. Administer the DAS; program, fund, and finance DAS and all materiel requirements for its opera- tion except as outlined as VI. below. Determine the organizational, command, and ad- ministrative arrangements fo each Defense Attache Office. Determine the total attache administrative man- power requirements, and the military and civil- ian composition thereof, at each attache post or complex. Conduct negotiations with the Department of State for the assignment of armed forces attaches at overseas locations, and for the administration of Defense Attache Offices under existing procedures for Shared Administrative Support. Select and train attache personnel from indiv- iduals nominated by the Military Departments. Determine the requirements for acquisition and modification of aircraft and boats. In collaboration with the Assistant Secretary of Defense (International Security Affairs), dev- elop arrangements to accomplish the security assistance functions where such responsibilities are assigned to the attaches. Establish a central DoD contact point for the armed forces’ attaches maintained by foreign governments in Washington. The Chiefs of the Military Services representing the Secretaries of the Military Departments and, when appropriate, the heads of other DoD components shall: 1. Provide the Director, DIA, with logistic and ad- ministrative support, specialized training requ- ired to maintain and administer the DAS, and other assistance as required.
(Page 5) VI. VII. Vil. (U) (U) (U) 2. Nominate to the Director, DIA, qualified personne] for assignment to the DAS in order to maintain an approximately equal number of DAS personnel from each Military Department. 3. Finance DIA’s established requirements for aircraft or modification of aircraft on the basis of model or aircraft involved; the Department of the Navy will be financially responsible for boats and modification of boat requirements. ADMINISTRATION A. The pay, allowances (including subsistence) of military personnel assigned to DIA for the DAS will be borne by the parent Military Department. B. Administrative, logistic, and training support furnished by the Military Departments will be in accordance with the basic policies and principles established by DoD Directive 4000.19, reference (c). c. The materiel and services required for the operation, maintenance and modification of aircraft and boats will be obtained from or through the Military Depart- ments under cross-servicing, contractual arrange- ments, or by direct procurement. AUTHORITY The appropriate provisions of DoD Directives 5105.21, 5105.25, 5025.10 and 5132.3 apply to the discharge of the functions and responsibilities assigned by this Directive. REPORTING PROCEDURES The reporting requirements prescribed herein are exempt from formal approval and licensing in accordance with Paragraph III.D.1., DoD Directive 5000.19.
(Page 6) IX. (U) EFFECTIVE DATE AND IMPLEMENTATION This Directive is effective immediately. Two copies of implementing documents shall be forwarded by Director, DIA, and the Secretaries of the Military Departments to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Intelligence) within 120 days. Deputy Secretary of Defense