Appendix A to Part 345 - 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 Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management and Personnel) (ASD(FM&P)) or, in the absence of the ASD(FM&P), the person acting for the ASD(FM&P), is hereby delegated authority, as required in administration and operation of the DoD section 6 Schools, to:

1. Make determinations with respect to recruiting, selecting, removing, disciplining, and taking other actions involving civilian employees of the DoD section 6 Schools.

2. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 7532; E.O. 10450, 18 FR 2489, 3 CFR, 1949-1953 Comp., p. 936; E.O. 12333, 46 FR 59941, 3 CFR, 1981 Comp., p. 200; E.O. 12356, 47 FR 14874 and 15557, 3 CFR, 1982 Comp., p. 166; and DoD Directive 5200.2,1 “DoD Personnel Security Program,” as appropriate:

a. Designate any position in the DoD section 6 Schools as a “sensitive” position.

b. Authorize, in case of an emergency, the appointment of a person to a sensitive position in the DoD section 6 Schools for a limited period of time and 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 a DoD section 6 Schools employee in the interest of national security.

3. Authorize and approve:

a. Travel for DoD section 6 Schools civilian employees, in accordance with Volume II, Joint Travel Regulations.

b. Invitational travel to non-DoD personnel whose consultative, advisory, or other highly specialized technical services are required in a capacity that is directly related to, or in connection with, DoD section 6 Schools activities, in accordance with Volume II, Joint Travel Regulations.

c. Overtime work for DoD section 6 Schools civilian employees in accordance with chapter 55, subpart V, of 5 U.S.C. and applicable OPM regulations.

4. Develop, establish, and maintain an active and continuing Records Management Program, pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3102 and DoD Directive 5015.2,2 “Records Management Program”.

5. Authorize the publication of advertisements, notices, or proposals in newspapers, magazines, and other public periodicals, as required for the effective administration of the DoD section 6 Schools consistent with 44 U.S.C. 3702.

6. 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 5025.1-M,3 “DoD Directives System Procedures”.

7. Enter into support and service agreements with other DoD Components, including the Military Departments, as required for the effective performance of responsibilities and functions assigned to the DoD section 6 Schools.

8. 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 the DoD section 6 Schools. 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.

The ASD(FM&P) may redelegate these authorities, as appropriate, and in writing, except as otherwise specifically indicated above, or as otherwise provided by law or regulation.