§ 384.6 - Relationships.

(a) In the performance of assigned functions and responsibilities, the USD(A&T) shall:

(1) Take precedence in the Department of Defense on acquisition matters after the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense. On all other matters, the USD(A&T) shall take precedence after the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the Military Departments.

(2) Exercise authority, direction, and control over:

(i) The Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology (PDUSD(A&T)).

(ii) The Director of Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E).

(iii) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Economic Security (ASD(ES)).

(iv) The Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Atomic Energy (ATSD(AE)).

(v) The Director, Advanced Research Projects Agency, through the DDR&E.

(vi) The Director, Defense Logistics Agency.

(vii) The Director, Defense Nuclear Agency, through the ATSD(AE).

(viii) The Director, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization.

(ix) The Director, On-Site Inspection Agency, through the ATSD(AE), to be exercised consistent with DoD Directive TS-5134.2.5

(x) The Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.

(xi) The Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, through the ASD(ES).

(xii) The President, Defense Acquisition University.

(xiii) The Commandant, Defense Systems Management College.

(xiv) Such other organizations as may be established by the USD(A&T) within resources provided by the Secretary of Defense.

(3) Use existing facilities and services of the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies, whenever practicable, to avoid duplication and to achieve an appropriate balance among modernization, readiness, sustainability, efficiency, and economy.

(b) The Secretaries of the Military Departments and the heads of other DoD Components shall consult the USD(A&T) before assigning an officer or employee to serve as a Program Executive Officer or a Program Manager, or reassigning an officer or employee so serving, for any program subject to review by the DAB.

(c) The Secretaries of the Military Departments and the heads of other DoD Components shall consult the USD(A&T) on program objectives memoranda and budget estimate submissions that reflect a significant change to any program subject to review by the DAB, before their submission to the OSD.

(d) The USD(A&T) shall work directly with the Service Acquisition Executives.

(e) Other OSD officials and heads of the DoD Components shall coordinate with the USD(A&T) on all matters related to authorities, responsibilities, and functions assigned in this part.