§ 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 § 343.4.