§ 362.6 - Relationships.

(a) In performing assigned functions, the Director, DISA, shall:

(1) Subject to the direction, authority, and control of the ASD(C3I), be responsible to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for operational matters as well as requirements associated with the joint planning process. For these purposes, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is authorized to communicate directly with the Director, DISA, and may task the Director, DISA to the extent authorized by the ASD(C3I).

(2) Coordinate actions, as appropriate, with other DoD Components and those Departments and Agencies of Government having related functions.

(3) Maintain liaison with other DoD Components and other Agencies of the Executive Branch for the exchange of information on programs and activities in the field of assigned responsibility.

(4) Use established facilities and services in the Department of Defense or other Government Agencies, whenever practicable, to achieve maximum efficiency and economy.

(b) The Secretaries of the Military Departments and the Directors of the Defense Agencies shall:

(1) Provide support to include planning, programming, and budgeting; test and evaluation; operations and maintenance; and integrated logistics support for programs, projects, and systems for which the DISA is responsible.

(2) Advise the Director, DISA, of funding shortfalls that would prevent effective operations and maintenance of existing systems, or prevent or delay scheduled implementation of new subsystems or projects.

(3) Coordinate with the Director, DISA, on all programs and activities that include, or are related to, C3 and information systems for which the DISA has a primary or collateral responsibility. Provide to the DISA, for review and approval before execution, technical specifications, statements of work, and proposed contract changes impacting on configuration, cost, performance, or schedules of all systems for which the DISA is responsible. Obtain the DISA's concurrence on draft acquisition plans and request DISA representation on source selection advisory councils and source selection evaluation boards for C3 and information systems, subsystems, and projects.

(4) Submit C3 and information systems requirements to the DISA, as appropriate.

(5) Submit copies of all requirements involving development, acquisition, or modification of all tactical C3 systems or equipment, copies of all Test and Evaluation Master Plans for such materials, Fielding Plans, and such other reports, as required by DoD Directive 4630.5, to the Director, Joint Tactical Command, Control, and Communications Agency.

(6) Periodically review the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of the DISA.

(c) The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall:

(1) Review DCS planning and programming documents, and assess their responsiveness to operational, developmental, and training requirements.

(2) Periodically (not less than every 2 years), submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on DISA's responsiveness and readiness to support operating forces in the event of war or threat to national security, and other recommendations as appropriate.

(3) Advise the Secretary of Defense on C3 and information systems requirements and priorities.

(4) Develop and issue jointly with the ASD(C3I) guidance to the DISA and the Unified and Specified Commands that will serve as the basis for interrelationships between these organizations.

(5) Provide for the participation of DISA in joint training exercises and monitor performance.