scope:

PURPOSE.

This directive:

a. Reissues DoD Directive (DoDD) 5143.01 (Reference (a)) to update the responsibilities and functions, relationships, and authorities of the USD(I&S), pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense (SecDef) by sections 113 and 137 of Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.) (Reference (b)), and in accordance with section 3001 et seq. of Title 50, U.S.C. (Reference (c)), as well as Public Law 108-458 (Reference (d)), Executive Order (E.O.) 12333 (Reference (e)), E.O. 13470 (Reference (f)), and E.O. 13869 (Reference (g)).

b. Authorizes the USD(I&S) to reissue chartering DoDDs, in accordance with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5025.01 (Reference (h)), for OSD Presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed officials, who are under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(I&S).

c. Conforms to and is consistent with law and Presidential guidance concerning the authorities and responsibilities of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI).

d. Cancels Deputy Secretary of Defense (DepSecDef) Memorandums (References (i) and (j)).