§ 366.6 - Authorities.

The ASD(PA&E) is hereby delegated authority to:

(a) Issue instructions, publications, and one-time directive-type memoranda, consistent with DoD 5025.1-M that implement policies approved by the Secretary of Defense in the functions assigned to the ASD(PA&E). Instructions to the Military Departments shall be issued through their Secretaries or designees. Instructions to Unified and Specified Commands shall be issued through the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS).

(b) Obtain such reports, information, advice, and assistance consistent with the policies and criteria of DoD Directive 7750.5,2 as necessary.

(c) Communicate directly with heads of DoD Components. Communications to the Commanders of the Unified and Specified Commands shall be coordianted with the CJCS.

(d) Establish arrangements for DoD participation in those nondefense governmental programs for which the ASD(PA&E) has been assigned primary cognizance.

(e) Communicate with other Government Agencies, represenatives of the legislative branch, and members of the public, as appropriate, in carrying out assigned functions.