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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
32 CFR Parts 343, 344, 379, and 384

 

Organizational Charters

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document establishes the office of Under Secretary of 
Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)). It incorporates the 
responsibilities, functions, relationships, and authorities previously 
assigned to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management and 
Personnel) (ASD(FM&P)), and adds responsibility for readiness matters 
and supervision over the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health 
Affairs and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. It 
updates the responsibilities, functions, relationships, and authorities 
of the ASD(RA). The principal change is to assign the Reserve Affairs 
functions under the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and 
Readiness consistent with the FY 1994 Defense Authorization Act. This 
document also removes 32 CFR parts 379 and 384 which established the 
ASD(RA) and ASD(FM&P).

EFFECTIVE DATE: March 29, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mark Smith, telephone (703) 697-1143.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

List of Subjects in 32 CFR Parts 343, 344, 379, and 384

    Organization and functions (Government agencies).

    Accordingly, title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations, chapter 
I, subchapter R, is amended as follows:

PARTS 379 and 384--[REMOVED]

    1. Under authority of 10 U.S.C. 136, 32 CFR parts 379 and 384 are 
removed.
    2. Part 343 is added to read as follows:

PART 343--UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS 
(USD(P&R))

Sec.
343.1  Purpose.
343.2  Applicability.
343.3  Definitions.
343.4  Responibilities and functions.
343.5  Relationships.
343.6  Authorities.

Appendix A to Part 343--Delegations of Authority

    Authority: 10 U.S.C. 136.


Sec. 343.1  Purpose.

    Under the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense by 10 U.S.C. 
113 and 136, this part establishes the position of USD(P&R), with the 
responsibilities, functions, relationships, and authorities as 
prescribed herein. The functions previously assigned to the Assistant 
Secretary of Defense (Force Management and Personnel) (ASD(FM&P)) by 
DoD Directive 5124.2,\1\ ``Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force 
Management and Personnel),'' January 26, 1990, are incorporated herein 
and the ASD(FM&P) is hereby disestablished.
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    \1\Copies of the canceled Directive may be obtained from the 
Directives Division, Attn: Room 2A286, Washington Headquarters 
Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155.
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Sec. 343.2  Applicability.

    This part applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), 
the Military Departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 
the Unified Combatant Commands, the Inspector General of the Department 
of Defense, the Defense agencies, and the DoD Field Activities 
(hereafter referred to collectively as ``the DoD Components'').


Sec. 343.3.  Definitions.

    (a) Reserve components. Refers collectively to the Army National 
Guard of the United States, Army Reserve, Naval Reserve, Marine Corps 
Reserve, Air National Guard of the United States, Air Force Reserve, 
and Coast Guard Reserve, when the Coast Guard is operating as a Service 
of the Department of the Navy.
    (b) Total force. The organizations, units, and individuals that 
comprise the Defense Department's resources for meeting the national 
security strategy. It includes DoD Active and Reserve military 
personnel, military retired members, DoD civilian personnel (including 
foreign national direct- and indirect-hire, as well as non-appropriated 
fund employees), contractor staff, and host-nation support personnel.


Sec. 343.4  Responsibilities and functions.

    The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness is the 
principal staff assistant and advisor to the Secretary and Deputy 
Secretary of Defense for Total Force management as it relates to 
readiness; National Guard and Reserve component affairs; health 
affairs; training; and personnel requirements and management, including 
equal opportunity, morale, welfare, and quality of life matters. In 
this capacity, the USD(P&R) shall:
    (a) Develop policies, plans, and programs for: (1) total force 
personnel and their allocation among DoD Components and between the 
active and reserve components to ensure efficient and effective support 
of wartime and peacetime operations, contingency planning, and 
preparedness.
    (2) Reserve component affairs to promote the effective integration 
of Reserve component capabilities into a cohesive total force.
    (3) Health and medical affairs sufficient to provide, and maintain 
readiness to provide, medical services and support to members of the 
Armed Forces during military operations, and to provide medical 
services and support to members of the Armed Forces, their dependents, 
and others entitled to DoD medical care.
    (4) Recruitment, training, equal opportunity, compensation, 
recognition, discipline, and separation of all DoD personnel, to 
include both military (active, reserve, and retired) and civilian.
    (5) The quality of life of DoD personnel and their dependents, 
including family support, allowances, transition assistance, community 
services, and dependent education.
    (6) DoD morale, welfare, and recreation programs and supporting 
non-appropriated fund revenue-generating programs including 
commissaries and exchanges.
    (7) Interagency and intergovernmental activities, special projects, 
or external requests that create a demand for DoD personnel resources.
    (b) Serve as OSD focal point for readiness issues; develop 
policies, management structures, and administrative processes to ensure 
forces have sufficient readiness to execute the National Military 
Strategy; oversee Total Force personnel and medical readiness; and 
coordinate with other Principal Staff Assistants and cognizant 
officials in the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 
and in the Services on other aspects of readiness.
    (c) Analyze the total force structure as related to quantitative 
and qualitative military and civilian personnel requirements, 
utilization, readiness and support. Administer and implement controls 
on military and civilian personnel strengths for Military Departments, 
Defense Agencies, and other DoD Components.
    (d) Review and evaluate the requirements of the Defense Acquisition 
Board's major defense acquisition programs and proposed weapon systems 
for personnel, training, and readiness implications, and the 
implications of weapon systems maintainability for qualitative and 
quantitative personnel requirements and for readiness.
    (e) Formulate policy for and ensure coordination of DoD 
Noncombatant Evacuation Operations (NEO).
    (f) Participate in those planning, programming, and budgeting 
activities that relate to assigned areas of responsibility.
    (g) Serve on boards, committees, and other groups pertaining to 
assigned functional areas and represent the Secretary of Defense on 
personnel, readiness, Reserve component, health, and compensation 
matters outside of the Department.
    (h) Perform such other functions as the Secretary of Defense may 
prescribe.


Sec. 343.5  Relationships.

    (a) In the performance of assigned functions and responsibilities, 
the USD(P&R) shall: (1) Report directly to the Secretary and Deputy 
Secretary of Defense.
    (2) Exercise authority, direction, and control over: (i) The 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs.
    (ii) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs.
    (iii) The Director, Defense Commissary Agency.
    (iv) The Director, DoD Education Activity.
    (v) The Director, Defense Manpower Data Center.
    (vi) The Director, DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service.
    (vii) The Director, Defense Institute for Training Resources 
Analysis.
    (viii) The Commandant of the Defense Equal Opportunity Management 
Institute.
    (ix) The Director, Defense Medical Programs Activity, through the 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASD(HA)).
    (x) The Director, Office of Civilian Health and Medical Programs of 
the Uniformed Services, through the ASD(HA).
    (xi) The President, Uniformed Services University of the Health 
Sciences (USUHS), through the ASD(HA), pursuant to the authority vested 
in the Secretary of Defense by 10 U.S.C. chapter 104, except that the 
authority to appoint the President, USUHS, is reserved to the Secretary 
of Defense.
    (xii) such other subordinate officials as may be assigned.
    (3) Provide policy guidance and management supervision for the DoD 
Office of the Actuary, DoD Office of Special Events, U.S. Military 
Entrance Processing Command, Defense Activity for Non-Traditional 
Education Support, and the Armed Forces Professional Entertainment 
Program.
    (4) Coordinate and exchange information with other OSD officials, 
Heads of the DoD Components, and Federal officials having collateral or 
related functions.
    (5) Use existing facilities and services of the Department of 
Defense and other Federal Agencies, whenever practicable, to avoid 
duplication and to achieve maximum efficiency and economy.
    (b) Other OSD officials and the Heads of the DoD Components shall 
coordinate with the USD(P&R) on all matters related to the 
responsibilities and functions cited in Sec. 343.4.


Sec. 343.6  Authorities.

    (a) The USD(P&R) is hereby delegated authority to:
    (1) Establish and allocate civilian personnel authorizations of the 
DoD Components and review and approve military and civilian personnel 
authorization changes during program execution.
    (2) Issue DoD Instructions, DoD publications, and one-time 
directive-type memoranda, consistent with DoD 5025.1-M,\2\ that 
implement policy approved by the Secretary of Defense in assigned 
fields of responsibility. Instructions to the Military Department shall 
be issued through the Secretaries of those Departments. Instructions to 
Unified Combatant Commands shall be communicated through the Chairman 
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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    \2\Copies may be obtained, at cost, from the National Technical 
Information Service (NTIS), US Department of Commerce, 5285 Port 
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    (3) Obtain reports, information, advice, and assistance, consistent 
with DoD Directive 8910.1,\3\ as necessary to carry out assigned 
functions.
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    (4) Communicate directly with the Heads of DoD Components. 
Communications to the Commanders of the Unified Combatant Commands 
shall be transmitted through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
    (5) Communicate with other Government officials, representatives of 
the legislative branch, members of the public, and representatives of 
foreign governments, as appropriate, in carrying out assigned 
functions.
    (b) Other authorities specifically delegated by the Secretary of 
Defense are in Appendix A to this part.

Appendix A to Part 343--Delegations of Authority

    Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense, 
and subject to the authority, direction, and control of the 
Secretary of Defense, and in accordance with DoD policies, 
Directives, and Instructions, the USD(P&R) is hereby delegated 
authority to:
    (a) Act for the Secretary of Defense in conducting a review of 
the military compensation system.
    (b) Issue DoD issuances pertaining to the management of 
commissioned officers that are required to be issued by the 
Secretary of Defense under pertinent sections of 10 U.S.C., 
including those added by Public Law 96-513, ``Defense Officer 
Personnel Management Act,'' December 12, 1980, as amended by Public 
Law 77-22, ``Defense Office Personnel Management Act Technical 
Corrections Act,'' July 10, 1981, except when such delegation is 
specifically prohibited.
    (c) Act for the Secretary of Defense to approve or disapprove 
recommendations for the Secretary of Defense Award for Productivity 
Excellence.
    (d) Act for the Secretary of Defense to review and approve 
procedures established by the Secretaries of the Military 
Departments for the correction of military records under the 
authority of 10 U.S.C. 1552.

The USD(P&R) may redelegate these authorities, as appropriate, and 
in writing, except as otherwise provided by law or regulations. 
These delegations of authority are effective March 29, 1994.

    3. Part 344 is added to read as follows:

PART 344--ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR RESERVE AFFAIRS 
(ASD(RA))

Sec.
344.1  Purpose.
344.2  Applicability.
344.3  Definitions.
344.4  Responsibilities and functions.
344.5  Relationships.
344.6  Authorities.

    Authority: 10 U.S.C. 136.


Sec. 344.1  Purpose.

    Under the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense by 10 U.S.C. 
113 and 138, this part updates the responsibilities, functions, 
relationships, and authorities of the ASD(RA), as prescribed herein.


Sec. 344.2  Applicability.

    This part applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), 
the Military Departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 
the Unified Combatant Commands, the Inspector General of the Department 
of Defense, the Defense Agencies, and the DoD Field Activities 
(hereafter referred to collectively as ``the DoD Components'').


Sec. 344.3  Definitions.

    (a) Reserve components. Refers collectively to the Army National 
Guard of the United States, Army Reserve, Naval Reserve, Marine Corps 
Reserve, Air National Guard of the United States, Air Force Reserve, 
and Coast Guard Reserve, when the Coast is operating as a Service of 
the Department of the Navy.
    (b) Total force. The organizations, units, and individuals that 
comprise the Defense Department's resources for meeting the national 
security strategy. It includes DoD Active and Reserve military 
personnel, military retired members, DoD civilian personnel (including 
foreign national direct- and indirect-hire, as well as non-appropriated 
fund employees), contractor staff, and host-nation support personnel.


344.4  Responsibilities and functions.

    The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs is the 
principal staff assistant and advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense 
for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) and the Secretary and Deputy 
Secretary of Defense for Reserve component matters in the Department of 
Defense. The ASD(RA) is responsible for overall supervision of all 
Reserve component affairs in the Department of Defense. In this 
capacity, the ASD(RA) shall:
    (a) Develop policies, conduct analyses, provide advice, and make 
recommendations to the USD(P&R) and the Secretary of Defense, and issue 
guidance to the DoD Components on matters pertaining to the Reserve 
components.
    (b) Develop systems and standards for the administration and 
management of approved DoD Reserve component plans and programs.
    (c) Develop and promulgate plans, programs, actions, and taskings 
to ensure adherence to DoD policies and national security objectives to 
promote the effective integration of Reserve component capabilities 
into a cohesive total force.
    (d) Review and evaluate programs of the DoD Components that impact 
on the reserve components; monitor the activities of reserve component 
organizations, training facilities, and associations; and undertake 
other management oversight activities as may be required to ensure that 
policies, plans, programs, and actions pertaining to the reserve 
components:
    (1) Adhere to approved DoD policies and standards.
    (2) Are compatible and support total force objectives and 
requirements.
    (3) Enhance the readiness and capabilities of reserve component 
units and personnel.
    (4) Promote the integration of reserve components with active duty 
forces.
    (5) Make the most effective use of reserve components within the 
total force.
    (e) Participate in planning, programming, and budgeting activities 
that relate to assigned areas of responsibility.
    (f) Promote, with respect to the reserve components, coordination, 
cooperation, and mutual understanding within the Department of Defense 
and among the Department of Defense and other federal agencies, state 
and local governments, the civilian community at large, and the 
employers of Reserve component personnel.
    (g) Promote family support plans, policies, and programs in line 
with the reserve component mission.
    (h) Serve on boards, committees, and other groups pertaining to 
assigned functional areas and represent the Secretary of Defense on 
reserve component matters outside the Department.
    (i) Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 675, coordinate issues and positions 
of the Reserve Force Policy Board (RFPB) and review reports of the RFPB 
prior to forwarding to the USD(P&R) and the Secretary of Defense. 
Provide administrative staff support to the RFPB.
    (j) Serve as the vice chairman of the Conventional Forces Readiness 
Committee.
    (k) Perform such other functions as the USD(P&R) and the Secretary 
of Defense may prescribe.


Sec. 344.5  Relationships.

    (a) In the performance of assigned functions and responsibilities, 
the ASD(RA) shall serve under the authority, direction, and control of 
the USD(P&R) and shall:
    (1) Report directly to the USD(P&R).
    (2) Exercise authority, direction, and control over the National 
Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.
    (3) Coordinate and exchange information with the OSD officials, 
Head of the DoD components, and Federal officials having collateral or 
related functions.
    (4) Use existing facilities and services of the Department of 
Defense or other Federal Agencies, whenever practicable, to avoid 
duplication and to achieve maximum efficiency and economy.
    (b) Other OSD officials and the Heads of the DoD components shall 
coordinate with the ASD(RA) on all matters related to the 
responsibilities and functions cited in Sec. 344.4.


Sec. 344.6  Authorities.

    The ASD(RA) is hereby delegated authority to:
    (a) Act for the Secretary of Defense, in accordance with section 
411 of Pub. L. 103-160 and future authorization acts that contain this 
provision, to increase the authorized end strength for Reserve 
personnel by not more than 2 percent of the prescribed Reserve 
personnel end strength, or such other percentage as shall be authorized 
by statute, when the increase is in the national interest.
    (b) Issue DoD Instructions, DoD publications, and one-time 
directive-type memoranda, consistent with DoD 5025.1-M,\1\ that 
implement policies approved by the Secretary of Defense in assigned 
fields of responsibility. Instructions to the Military Departments 
shall be issued through the Secretaries of those Departments. 
Instructions to the Commanders of the Unified Combatant Commands shall 
be communicated through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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    \1\Copies may obtained, at cost, from the National Technical 
Information Service (NTIS), US Department of Commerce, 5285 Port 
Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161.
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    (c) Obtain reports, information, advice, and assistance, consistent 
with DoD Directive 8910.1,\2\ as necessary, to carry out assigned 
functions.
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    (d) Communicate directly with Heads of the DoD Components. 
Communications to the Unified Combatant Commands shall be transmitted 
through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
    (e) Communicate with other Government officials, representatives of 
the legislative branch, members of the public, and representatives of 
foreign governments, as appropriate, in carrying out assigned 
functions.

    Dated: March 23, 1994.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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