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ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS GUIDE

Updated:  March 2008

       This Guidebook outlines the functions of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Defense Agencies, and DoD Field Activities. Where appropriate, the functional statement cites the pertinent Department of Defense (DoD) Directive which charters the organization and provides more detailed information on the authorities, responsibilities, and functions of the organization.

       General information on the Military Departments, the Joint Chiefs of Staff,Unified Combatant Commands, and the Inspector General of the DoD is also provided.  More detailed information may be found in DoD Directives, the United States Government Manual, or by direct contact with the organizations. DoD personnel may obtain copies from OSD Publications Counter Service, Room 3A1037, Pentagon, (703) 695-2167.  All other personnel may obtain copies from OSD Public Affairs, Room 1E757, Pentagon, (703) 697-5737.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (OSD)

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DEFENSE AGENCIES

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DOD FIELD ACTIVITIES

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