§ 353.5 - Authorities.

The ASD(LA) is hereby delegated authority to:

(a) Issue DoD Instruction and one-time directive-type memoranda, consistent with DoD Directive 5025.1, “DoD Directives System,” October 16, 1980 which carry out 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, or their designees. Instructions to Unified and Specified Commands will be issued through the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

(b) Obtain reports, information, advice, and assistance consistent with the policies and criteria of DoD Directive 5000.19, “Policies for the Management and Control of Information Requirements,” March 12, 1976, as necessary.

(c) Communicate directly with DoD Components. Communications to the Commanders of Unified and Specified Commands shall be coordinated with the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

(d) Communicate with the Executive Office of the President, other Government agencies, representatives of the legislative branch, and members of the public, as appropriate, in carrying out assigned functions.