[United States Government Manual]
[May 31, 1996]
[Pages 230-231]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



Defense Legal Services Agency

The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600
Phone, 703-695-3341
Director (General Counsel, Department of         Judith A. Miller
  Defense)
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Principal Deputy Director (Principal Deputy      F. Whitten Peters
    General Counsel)
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The Defense Legal Services Agency was established by Department of 
Defense Directive 5145.4, dated August 12, 1981. The Agency is under the 
authority, direction, and control of the General Counsel of the 
Department of Defense, who also serves as its Director.
    The Agency provides legal advice and services for the Office of the 
Secretary of Defense, its field activities, and the Defense agencies. It 
provides technical support and assistance for development of the 
Department's Legislative program; coordinates positions on legislation 
and Presidential Executive orders; provides a centralized legislative 
and congressional document reference and distribution point for the 
Department; and maintains the Department's historical legislative files. 
The Agency administers the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals 
program and the Standards of Conduct program.

For further information, contact the Administrative Officer, Defense 
Legal Services Agency, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600. Phone, 
703-697-8343.

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