scope:

PURPOSE

This Directive establishes DoD policy and responsibilities under section 193 of Reference (a) for Combat Support Agencies (CSAs). This Directive shall be interpreted consistent with the law and DoD directives and policy, including such policy pertaining to the Director of National Intelligence.

APPLICABILITY

This Directive applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commands (COCOMs), 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").