§ 366.4 - Functions.

In executing assigned responsibilities, the ASD(PA&E) shall:

(a) Carry out the responsibilities described in § 366.3 for the following functional areas:

(1) General purpose force structure, both active and reserve.

(2) Strategic and theater nuclear force structure.

(3) Mobility force structure and pre-positioning plans.

(4) Force readiness and capabilities.

(5) Weapon systems and major items of material.

(6) Implications for manpower resources of specific force structure plans.

(7) Support systems.

(8) Contingency plans.

(9) Materiel support programs and war reserve stocks.

(10) Deployment plans and overseas basing requirements.

(11) Mobilization plans.

(12) Effects of the DoD program on the economy and the industrial base.

(13) Security assistance programs.

(14) Allied and foreign military requirements and capabilities.

(15) Nuclear warhead requirements.

(16) Such other areas as the Secretary of Defense may from time to time prescribe.

(b) In coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition), perform critical reviews of requirements, performance, and life-cycle costs of current and proposed weapon systems, including reviews of Cost and Operational Effectiveness Analyses (COEA) submitted in support of Defense Acquisition Board milestone decisions. Provide advance guidance to the Military Departments on issues and techniques to be used in weapon system COEA.

(c) Provide leadership and support to the Cost Analysis Improvement Group in accordance with DoD Directive 5000.4.1

(d) Provide support to the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System, especially the program review and execution review phases.