§ 396.3 - Responsibilities and functions.

The DoD Coordinator for Drug Enforcement Policy and Support, as the principal staff assistant and advisor to the Secretary of Defense for drug control policy, requirements, priorities, systems, resources, and programs, shall:

(a) Develop policies, conduct analysis, provide advice, make recommendations, and issue guidance on DoD drug contol plans and programs.

(b) Develop systems and standards for the administration and management of approved DoD drug control plans and programs.

(c) Promulgate plans, programs, actions, and taskings pertaining to the DoD drug control program consistent with the National Drug Control Strategy and DoD drug control policies and objectives.

(d) Review, evaluate, coordinate, and monitor DoD drug control plans and programs to ensure adherence to approved policies and standards.

(e) Promote coordination, cooperation, and mutual understanding within the Department of Defense, within Congress, and between the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies, State and local governments, and the civilian community.

(f) Serve on boards, committees, and other groups pertaining to assigned functional areas and represent the Secretary of Defense on Drug control matters outside the Department.

(g) Serve as the DoD point of contact for the Office of the Director of National Drug Control Policy and other Federal and State agencies as appropriate.

(h) Participate in, and oversee and monitor planning, programming, and budgeting for the DoD counter-drug mission in coordination with OSD officials; the CJCS; and appropriate DoD Components.

(i) Coordinate and monitor DoD support of civilian drug-law enforcement.

(j) Coordinate and monitor interagency detection and monitoring of maritime and aerial transit of illegal drugs into the United States.

(k) Coordinate and monitor, in conjunction with the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Reserve Affairs) (ASD(RA)), National Guard support to State drug-law enforcement operations, and to the Department of Defense, as required.

(l) Coordinate and monitor, in conjunction with the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence) (ASD(C3I)), DoD intelligence and communications support of drug-law enforcement operations.

(m) Execute such other responsibilities as the Secretary of Defense may prescribe.