scope:

Purpose.

This instruction promulgates Secretary of Defense (SecDef) delegation of authority to approve counterdrug (CD) operational support missions. It also provides, in accordance with (IAW) the National Defense Authorization Act for 2002, as amended, instructions on authorized types of DOD CD support to law enforcement agencies (LEA), other government agencies, and foreign nations.

Applicability.

This instruction is applicable to Military Departments and combatant commands and subordinate organizations conducting and supporting CD operations.