scope:

PURPOSE

Under the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense by sections 113, 191, 192, and 2481 of Reference (a), this Directive:

Reissues Reference (b) to update the mission, organization and management, responsibilities and functions, relationships, and authorities of DeCA, under the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)), consistent with Reference (c).

Supersedes Reference (d).

APPLICABILITY

This Directive applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components").