CFR > Title 32 - National Defense > SUBTITLE A—Department of Defense > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (parts 1 to 399) > SUBCHAPTER R—ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTERS (parts 344 to 399) > PART 395—DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY > 395.5—Relationships.

395.5—Relationships.

(a) In performance of assigned responsibilities and functions, the Director, DLSA, shall:
(1) Coordinate actions and exchange information with other DoD organizations having collateral or related functions.
(2) Promote coordination, cooperation, and mutual understanding of matters pertaining to assigned functions within the Department of Defense and between the Department of Defense, other Government Agencies, and the public.
(3) Serve on boards, committees, and other groups concerned with matters pertaining to assigned functions, and represent the Secretary of Defense on assigned functions outside the Department of Defense.
(4) Use existing facilities and services, whenever practicable, to achieve maximum efficiency and economy.
(5) Provide professional supervision for DLSA attorneys serving in Defense Agencies, DoD Field Activities, and other organizations to which such attorneys are assigned. This includes, in consultation with the DoD Component head concerned, evaluation of their performance and/or other action that may be necessary based on professional performance.
(b) All DoD Components shall coordinate with the Director, DLSA, on matters related to the functions in § 395.4.