[United States Government Manual]
[May 31, 1996]
[Pages 194-199]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



Army Secretariat

Secretary  The Secretary of the Army is the head of the Department of 
the Army. Subject to the direction, authority, and control of the 
President as Commander in Chief and of the Secretary of Defense, the 
Secretary of the Army is responsible for and has the authority to 
conduct all affairs of the Department of the Army, including its 
organization, administration, operation, efficiency, and such other 
activities as may be prescribed by the President or the Secretary of 
Defense as authorized by law.
    Certain civilian functions, such as comptroller, acquisition, 
inspector general, auditing and information management, are also under 
the authority of the Army Secretariat. Additionally, the Secretary is 
responsible for civil functions, such as oversight of the Panama Canal 
Commission and execution of the Panama Canal Treaty; the civil works 
program of the Corps of Engineers; Arlington and Soldiers' Home National 
Cemeteries; and such other activities of a civil nature as may be 
prescribed by higher authority or authorized by law.
Principal Assistants  The Under Secretary of the Army is the primary 
assistant to the Secretary. Other principal assistants include: the 
Assistant Secretaries, General Counsel, Administrative Assistant, the 
several Directors and Chiefs, the Auditor General, and the Chairman of 
the Army Reserve Forces Policy Committee.
Army Policy Council  The Council is the senior policy advisory council 
of the Department of the Army. It provides the Secretary of the Army and 
his principal civilian and military assistants with a forum for the 
discussion of Army subjects of significant policy interest and an 
opportunity for members to consult with other members on matters arising 
within their specific areas of responsibility.

For further information, call 703-695-7922.