Department  of  Defense 
DIRECTIVE 
April    23,    1986 
NUMBER   5105.40 
ASD(C) 
SUBJECT:   Defense  Mapping  Agency  (DMA) 
References:   (a)  Title  10,  United  States  Code 
(b)  DoD  Directive  5105.40,  subject  as  above,  August  10,  1973 
(hereby  canceled) 
(c)  Title  44,  United  States  Code 
(d)  DoD  Directive  5000.19,  "Policies  for  the  Management  and 
Control  of  Information  Requirements,"  March  12,  1976 
A.  REISSUANCE  AND  PURPOSE 
Under  the  authority  vested  in  the  Secretary  of  Defense  by  reference  (a), 
this  Directive  reissues  reference  (b)  to  update  the  responsibilities,  functions, 
relationships,  and  authorities  of  the  Defense  Mapping  Agency  (DMA). 
B.  MISSION 
DMA  shall  provide  support  to  the  Office  of  the  Secretary  of  Defense  (0SD), 
the  Military  Departments,  the  Organization  of  the  Joint  Chiefs  of  Staff 
(OJCS),  the  Unified  and  Specified  Commands,  and  the  Defense  Agencies  (hereafter 
referred  to  collectively  as  "DoD  Components")  on  matters  concerning  mapping, 
charting,  and  geodesy  (MC&G). 
C.  ORGANIZATION  AND  MANAGEMENT 
DMA  is  established  as  a  separate  agency  of  the  Department  of  Defense 
under  the  direction,  authority,  and  control  of  the  Assistant  Secretary  of 
Defense  (Command,  Control,  Communications,  and  Intelligence)  (ASD(C3I)).   It 
shall  consist  of  a  Director  and  such  subordinate  organizational  elements  as 
are  established  by  the  Director  within  resources  authorized  by  the  Secretary 
of  Defense. 
D.  RESPONSIBILITIES  AND  FUNCTIONS 
1.   The  Director,  DMA,  shall: 
a-   Organize,  direct,  and  manage  the  DMA  and  all  assigned  resources. 
b.  Serve  as  Program  Manager  and  coordinator  of  all  DoD  MC&G 
resources  and  activities,  to  include  reviewing  the  execution  of  all  DoD 
plans,  programs,  and  policies  for  MC&G  activities  not  assigned  to  DMA. 
c  Provide  staff  advice  and  assistance  on  MC&G  matters  to  the  0SD, 
the  OJCS,  the  Military  Departments,  other  DoD  Components,  and  other  Government 
agencies,  as  appropriate.
d.  Develop  MC&G  guidance  for  the  Department  of  Defense;  review 
Military  Department  program  and  fiscal  documents  related  to  MC&G  matters; 
and  recoaoend  appropriate  actions  to  the  Secretary  of  Defense. 
e.  In  support  of  the  OJCS,  review  the  MC&G  requirements  and  priorities 
of  the  DoD  Components  and  other  Government  agencies,  and  develop  a  consolidated 
statement  of  MC&G  requirements  and  priorities. 
f.  Ensure  responsive  support  to  the  MC&G  requirements  of  the 
Military  Departments  and  the  Unified  and  Specified  Commands. 
g.  Establish  policies  and  provide  DoD  participation  in  national 
and  international  MC&G  activities,  in  coordination  with  the  Assistant  Secretary 
of  Defense  (International  Security  Affairs)  and  the  Assistant  Secretary  of 
Defense  (International  Security  Policy),  and  execute  DoD  responsibilities 
under  interagency  and  international  MC&G  agreements. 
h.   Establish  and/or  consolidate  DoD  MC&G  data  collection 
requirements  and  provide  them  to  the  ASD(C^I),  who  shall  verify  and  set 
priorities  for  such  requirements;  and  collect  or  task,  other  DoD  Components  to 
collect  and  provide  necessary  data. 
i.   Establish  DoD  MC&G  Research,  Development,  Test,  and  Evaluation 
(RDT&E)  requirements,  In  coordination  with  the  ASD(C^I),  and  task  other  DoD 
Components  or  private  contractors  to  accomplish  such  requirements. 
j.   Carry  out  the  statutory  responsibilities  assigned  to  the 
Department  of  Defense  under  Chapter  167  of  10  U.S.C.  (reference  (a))  for 
providing  nautical  charts  and  marine  navigation  data  for  the  use  of  all 
vessels  of  the  United  States  and  of  navigators  generally,  and  the  responsibilities 
assigned  under  Chapter  13  of  44  U.S.C.  (reference  (c))  for  the  printing  of 
notices  to  mariners  and  other  publications. 
2.   The  Secretaries  of  the  Military  Departments  and  the  Commanders  of 
Unified  and  Specified  Cocraauds  shall: 
a.  Develop  and  submit  to  DMA  their  MC&G  requirements  and  priorities. 
b.  Provide  support,  within  their  respective  fields  of  responsibilities, 
to  the  Director,  DMA,  as  required  to  carry  out  the  assigned  mission  of  the 
Agency. 
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c.   Assess  the  responsiveness  of  the  DMA  to  their  operational 
3.   The  Joint  Chiefs  of  Staff  (JCS)  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 
that  will  serve  as  the  basis  for  interrelationships  between  these  organizations.
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c.   Obtain  the  advice  and  recommendations  from  the  Director,  DMA, 
on  matters  within  the  areas  of  responsibility  assigned  to  the  DMA. 
E*    RELATIONSHIPS 
1.    In  performing  assigned  functions,  the  Director,  DMA,  shall: 
a.  Be  responsible  to  the  JCS   for  operational  matters  within  their 
cognizance,  as  well  as  requirements  associated  with  the  Joint  Planning  process. 
For  these  purposes,  the  Chairman  of  the  JCS  is  authorized  to  task  and  communicate 
with  the  DMA  directly. 
b.  Maintain  appropriate  liaison  with  other  DoD  Components  and 
other  agencies  of  the  Executive  Branch  for  the  exchange  of  information  on 
programs  and  activities  In  the  field  of  assigned  responsibilities. 
c.  Make  use  of  established  facilities  and  services  in  the  Department 
of  Defense  or  other  governmental  agencies  whenever  practicable  to  achieve 
maximum  efficiency  and  economy. 
d.  Ensure  that  appropriate  staff  elements  of  the  OSD,  the  OJCS, 
the  Military  Departments,  and  other  DoD  Components  are  kept  fully  informed 
concerning  DMA  activities  with  which  they  have  substantive  concern. 
2.   The  Secretaries  of  the  Military  Departments  and  Heads  of  other  DoD 
Components  shall: 
a.  Provide  assistance  within  their  respective  fields  of  responsibility 
to  the  Director,  DMA,  in  carrying  out  the  responsibilities  and  functions 
assigned  to  the  DMA. 
b.  Coordinate  with  the  Director,  DMA,  on  all  programs  and  activities 
that  include  or  are  related  to  MC&G. 
F.    AUTHORITY 
The  Director,  DMA,  Is  specifically  delegated  authority  to: 
1.  Task  DoD  Components  directly  to  accomplish  the  MC&G  RDT&E  and  data 
collection  requirements  established  by  DMA  and  verified  by  the  ASD(C3I). 
2.  Have  free  and  direct  access  to,  and  direct  communications  with,  all 
elements  of  the  Department  of  Defense  and  other  executive  departments  and 
agencies,  as  necessary  to  carry  out  DMA  functions  and  responsibilities. 
3.  Obtain  such  reports  and  information,  consistent  with  the  policies  and 
criteria  of  DoD  Directive  5000.19  (reference  (d)),  and  advice  and  assistance 
from  other  DoD  Components  as  necessary  to  carry  out  DMA  functions  and 
responsibilities. 
4.  Establish  facilities  necessary  to  accomplish  the  DMA  mission  in  the 
most  efficient  and  economical  manner. 
5.  Exercise  the  administrative  authorities  contained  in  enclosure  1.
C.    ADMINISTRATION 
L.    The  Director,  DMA,  shall  be  a  cotnaissioned  officer  of  suitable 
general  or  flag  rank  appointed  by  the  Secretary  of  Defense  from  officers  of 
che  Armed  Forces  on  active  duty. 
2.  The  Deputy  Director  shall  be  selected  by  the  ASD(CJI).   When  the 
Deputy  Director  is  a  military  officer,  selection  shall  be  based  on  the 
recommendation  of  the  JCS. 
3.  DMA  shall  be  authorized  such  personnel,  facilities,  funds,  and  other 
administrative  support  as  the  Secretary  of  Defense  deems  necessary. 
4.  The  Military  Departments  shall  assign  military  personnel  to  DMA  in 
accordance  with  approved  authorizations  and  procedures  for  assignment  to 
ioint  duty.   The  JCS  shall  review  and  provide  recommendations  on  the  DMA 
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joint  manpower  program  to  the  ASD(C-'I),  as  appropriate,  for  those  functions 
where  DMA  is  responsive  to  the  JCS. 
K.    EFFECTIVE  DATE 
This  Directive  is  effective  immediately. 
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William  H.  Taft,  IV 
Deputy  Secretary  of  Defense 
Enclosure  -  1 
Delegations  of  Authority
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DELEGATIONS  OF  AUTHORITY 
Pursuant  to  the  authority  vested  in  the  Secretary  of  Defense,  and  subject 
to  the  direction,  authority,  and  control  of  the  Secretary  of  Defense,  and  in 
accordance  with  DoD  policies,  Directives,  and  Instructions,  the  Director, 
DMA,  or  in  the  absence  of  the  Director,  the  person  acting  for  the  Director,  is 
hereby  delegated  authority  as  required  in  the  administration  and  operation  of 
DMA  to: 
1.  Exercise  the  powers  vested  in  the  Secretary  of  Defense  by  5  U.S.C.  301, 
302(b),  and  3101  pertaining  to  the  employment,  direction,  and  general 
administration  of  DMA  civilian  personnel. 
2.  Fix  rates  of  pay  for  wage-rate  employees  exempted  from  the  Classification 
Act  of  1949  by  5  U.S.C.  5102  on  the  basis  of  rates  established  under  the 
Coordinated  Federal  Wage  System.   In  fixing  such  rates,  the  Director,  DMA, 
shall  follow  the  wage  schedule  established  by  the  DoD  Wage  Fixing  Authority. 
3.  Establish  advisory  committees  and  employ  part-time  advisers,  as  approved 
by  the  Secretary  of  Defense,  for  the  performance  of  DMA  functions  pursuant  to 
the  provisions  of  10  U.S.C.  173,  5  U.S.C.  3109(b),  and  the  agreement  between 
the  Department  of  Defense  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  U.S.C.  2903, 
and  designate  in  writing,  as  may  be  necessary,  officers  and  employees  of  DMA 
to  perform  this  function. 
5.  Establish  a  DMA  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  DMA 
or  its  subordinate  activities,  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  5  U.S.C. 
4503  and  applicable  Office  of  Personnel  Management  (0PM)  regulations. 
6.  In  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  5  U.S.C.  7532;  Executive  Orders  10450, 
12333,  and  12356;  and  DoD  Directive  5200.2,  "DoD  Personnel  Security  Program," 
December  20,  1979;  as  appropriate: 
a.  Designate  any  position  in  DMA  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  Investigation,  including  the 
National  Agency  Check,  has  not  been  completed. 
c.  Authorize  the  suspension,  but  not  terminate  the  services  of  an 
employee  in  the  interest  of  national  security  in  positions  within  DMA. 
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d.    Initiate  investigations,  issue  personnel  security  clearances  and, 
if  necessary,  in  the  interest  of  national  security,  suspend,  revoke,  or  deny 
a  security  clearance  for  personnel  assigned  or  detailed  to,  or  employed  by 
DMA.   Any  action  to  deny  or  revoke  a  security  clearance  will  be  taken  in 
accordance  with  procedures  prescribed  in  DoD  5200. 2-R,  "DoD  Personnel  Security 
Program,"  December  L979. 
7.   Act  as  agent  for  the  collection  and  payment  of  employment  taxes  imposed 
by  Chapter  21  of  the  Internal  Revenue  Code  of  1954,  as  amended;  and,  as  such 
agent,  make  all  determinations  and  certifications  required  or  provided  for 
under  Section  3122  of  the  Internal  Revenue  Code  of  1954,  as  amended,  and 
Section  205(p)(l)  and  (2)  of  the  Social  Security  Act,  as  amended  (42  U.S.C. 
405(p)(l)  and  (2))  with  respect  to  DMA  employees. 
8-   Authorize  and  approve  overtime  work  for  DMA  civilian  officers  and  employees 
in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  5  U.S.C.  Chapter  55,  Subchapter  V,  and 
applicable  0PM  regulations. 
9.  Authorize  and  approve: 
a.  Travel  for  DMA  civilian  officers  and  employees  in  accordance  with 
Joint  Travel  Regulations,  Volume  2,  "DoD  Civilian  Personnel." 
b.  Temporary  duty  travel  for  military  personnel  assigned  or  detailed 
to  DMA.  in  accordance  with  Joint  Travel  Regulations,  Volume  L,  "Members  of 
Uniformed  Services." 
c    Invitational  travel  to  persons  serving  without  compensation  whose 
consultive,  advisory,  or  other  highly  specialized  technical  services  are 
required  In  a  capacity  that  is  directly  related  to,  or  in  connection  with  DMA 
activities,  pursuant  to  the  provisions  of  5  U.S.C.  5703. 
10.  Approve  the  expenditure  of  funds  available  for  travel  by  military  personnel 
assigned  or  detailed  to  DMA  for  expenses  incident  to  attendance  at  meetings 
of  technical,  scientific,  professional  or  other  similar  organizations  in  such 
instances  where  the  approval  of  the  Secretary  of  Defense,  or  designee,  is 
required  by  law  (37  U.S.C.  412  and  5  U.S.C.  4110  and  4111).  This  authority 
cannot  be  redelegated. 
11.  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  U.S.C.  3102). 
12.  Establish  and  use  imprest  funds  for  making  small  purchases  of  material 
and  services,  other  than  personal,  for  DMA,  when  it  Is  determined  more 
advantageous  and  consistent  with  the  best  interests  of  the  Government,  in 
accordance  with  the  provisions  of  DoD  Instruction  5100.71,  "Delegation  cf 
Authority  and  Regulations  Relating  to  Cash  Held  at  Personal  Risk  Including 
Imprest  Funds,"  March  5,  1973. 
13.  Authorize  the  publication  of  advertisements,  notices,  or  proposals  in 
newspapers,  magazines,  or  other  public  periodicals  as  required  for  the  effective 
administration  and  operation  of  DMA  consistent  with  44  U.S.C.  3702. 
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14.  Establish  and  maintain  appropriate  property  accounts  for  DMA  and  appoint 
Boards  of  Survey,  approve  reports  of  survey,  relieve  personal  liability,  and 
drop  accountability  for  DMA  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. 
15.  Promulgate  the  necessary  security  regulations  for  the  protection  of 
property  and  places  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Director,  DMA,  pursuant  to 
DoD  Directive  5200.8,  "Security  of  Military  Installations  and  Resources," 
July  29,  1980. 
16.  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  Directives  System,"  October  16,  1980. 
17.  Enter  into  support  and  service  agreements  with  the  Military  Departments, 
other  DoD  Components,  or  other  Government  agencies,  as  required  for  the 
effective  performance  of  DMA  functions  and  responsibilities. 
18.  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. 
19.  Enter  into  and  administer  contracts,  directly  or  through  a  Military 
Department,  a  DoD  contract  administration  services  component,  or  other  Government 
department  or  agency,  as  appropriate,  for  supplies,  equipment,  and  services 
required  to  accomplish  the  mission  of  DMA.   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. 
20.  Sell  maps,  charts,  and  related  products  to  the  public  as  governed  by  the 
provisions  of  OMB  Circular  A-25,  "User  Charges,"  and  10  U.S.C.,  Chapter  167, 
Section  2794. 
21.  Authorize  the  release  of  classified  DoD  MC&G  products  to  foreign  nationals 
within  DoD  disclosure  policies. 
22.  Lease  property  under  the  control  of  DMA,  under  terms  that  will  promote 
the  national  defense  or  that  will  be  in  the  public  interest,  pursuant  to  the 
provisions  of  10  U.S.C.,  Chapter  159,  Section  2667. 
23.  Execute  Section  8f91  of  Public  Law  99-190  (The  FY  1986  Department  of 
Defense  Appropriation;  Act),  December  19,  1985,  relating  to  international 
agreements. 
The  Director,  DMA,  may  redelegate  these  authorities  as  appropriate,  and 
in  writing,  except  as  otherwise  specifically  indicated  above  or  as  otherwise 
provided  by  law  or  regulation. 
These  delegations  of  authority  are  effective  immediately. 
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