scope:

PURPOSE.

Under the authorities vested in the Secretary of Defense by title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.) and title 50, U.S.C. (References (a) and (b)), and pursuant to DoD Directive (DoDD) 5143.01 (Reference (c)), this Directive reissues DoDD 5105.60 (Reference (d)) to update the mission, organization and management, responsibilities and functions, relationships, authorities, and administration of NGA. This Directive shall be interpreted consistent with law, policy, and directive, including, as applicable, those related to the Director of National Intelligence (DNI).

APPLICABILITY.

This Directive applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities in the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components"). The term "Military Services," as used herein, refers to the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.