344.6—Authorities.
The ASD(RA) is hereby delegated authority to:
(a)
Act for the Secretary of Defense, in accordance with section 411 of Pub. L. 103-160 and future authorization acts that contain this provision, to increase the authorized end strength for Reserve personnel by not more than 2 percent of the prescribed Reserve personnel end strength, or such other percentage as shall be authorized by statute, when the increase is in the national interest.
(b)
Issue DoD Instructions, DoD publications, and one-time directive-type memoranda, consistent with DoD 5025.1-M, 1 that implement policies approved by the Secretary of Defense in assigned fields of responsibility. Instructions to the Military Departments shall be issued through the Secretaries of those Departments. Instructions to the Commanders of the Unified Combatant Commands shall be communicated through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Footnote(s): 1 Copies may obtained, at cost, from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), US Department of Commerce, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161.
(c)
Obtain reports, information, advice, and assistance, consistent with DoD Directive 8910.1, 2 as necessary, to carry out assigned functions.
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Footnote(s): 2 See footnote 1 to § 344.6(b) .
(d)
Communicate directly with Heads of the DoD Components. Communications to the Unified Combatant Commands shall be transmitted through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(e)
Communicate with other Government officials, representatives of the legislative branch, members of the public, and representatives of foreign governments, as appropriate, in carrying out assigned functions.