[DOCID:198805tx_xxx-35]
From the Government Manual Online via GPO Access
[wais.access.gpo.gov]
[Page 190-199]
[[Page 190]]
DEFENSE AGENCIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714
Phone, 703-526-6630. Internet, www.darpa.mil.
Director Anthony J. Tether
Deputy Director (vacancy)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is a separately organized
agency within Department of Defense and is under the authority,
direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition,
Technology & Logistics). The Agency serves as the central research and
development organization of the Department of Defense with a primary
responsibility to maintain U.S. technological superiority over potential
adversaries. It pursues imaginative and innovative research and
development projects and conducts demonstration projects that embody
technology appropriate for joint programs, programs in support of
deployed forces, or selected programs of the military departments. To
this end, the Agency arranges, manages, and directs the performance of
work connected with assigned advanced projects by the military
departments, other Government agencies, individuals, private business
entities, and educational or research institutions, as appropriate.
For further information, contact the Defense Advanced Research Projects
Agency, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22201-1714. Phone, 703-
526-6630. Internet, www.darpa.mil.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Defense Commissary Agency
1300 ``E'' Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800
Phone, 804-734-8253. Internet, www.commissaries.com.
Director Maj. Gen. Michael P.
Wiedemer, USAF
Deputy Director Patrick Nixon
Chief Operating Officer Scott Simpson
Chief Support Officer Ed Jones
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Defense Commissary Agency was established in 1990 and is under the
authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness and the operational supervision of the
[[Page 191]]
Commissary Operating Board. The Agency provides an efficient and
effective worldwide system of commissaries for selling groceries and
household supplies at low prices to members of the military services,
their families, and other authorized patrons, while maintaining high
standards of quality, facilities, products, and service.
Sources of Information
Employment General employment inquiries should be addressed to the
Human Resources Operations Division, Defense Commissary Agency, Suite
200, 2521 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. Phone, 703-603-
1600.
Procurement and Small Business Activities For information, contact the
Director of Acquisition, Defense Commissary Agency, 1300 ``E'' Avenue,
Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800. Phone, 804-734-8529.
Publication A Business Guide for Marketing to the Defense Commissary
Agency is available free of charge from the Director of Acquisition (see
address above).
For further information, contact the Defense Commissary Agency at 804-
734-8253, or 800-699-5063, ext. 48253 (toll free). Internet,
www.commissaries.com.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Suite 2135, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219
Phone, 703-767-3200. Internet, www.dcaa.mil.
Director William H. Reed
Deputy Director Michael J. Thibault
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Defense Contract Audit Agency was established in 1965 and is under
the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense
(Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer. The Agency performs all necessary
contract audit functions for DOD and provides accounting and financial
advisory services to all Defense components responsible for procurement
and contract administration. These services are provided in connection
with the negotiation, administration, and settlement of contracts and
subcontracts. They include evaluating the acceptability of costs claimed
or proposed by contractors and reviewing the efficiency and economy of
contractor operations. Other Government agencies may request the
Agency's services under appropriate arrangements.
The Agency manages its operations through 5 regional offices
responsible for approximately 81 field audit offices throughout the
United States and overseas. Each region is responsible for the contract
auditing function in its assigned area.
Regional Offices--Defense Contract Audit Agency
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Region Address Director Telephone
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Central...................... 6321 E. Campus Circle, Francis P. Summers, Jr............ 972-753-2513
Irving, TX 75063-2742.
Eastern...................... Suite 300, 2400 Lake Park Mike Steen........................ 770-319-4400
Dr., Smyrna, GA 30080-7644.
Mid-Atlantic................. Suite 1000, 615 Chestnut St., Barbara C. Reilly................. 215-597-7451
Philadelphia, PA 19106-4498.
Northeastern................. Suite 300, 59 Composite Way, Edward Nelson..................... 978-551-9715
Lowell, MA 01851-5150.
Western...................... Suite 300, 16700 Valley View William R. Serafine............... 714-228-7001
Ave., La Mirada, CA 90638-
5830.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[[Page 192]]
For further information, contact the Executive Officer, Defense Contract
Audit Agency, Suite 2135, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA
22060-6219. Phone, 703-767-3265. Internet, www.dcaa.mil.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Defense Contract Management Agency
6350 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310-3241
Phone, 703-428-1700. Internet, www.dcma.mil.
Director Brig. Gen. Darryl A.
Scott, USAF
Deputy Director Sallie H. Flavin
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Defense Contract Management Agency was established by the Deputy
Secretary of Defense in 2000 and is under the authority, direction, and
control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and
Logistics). It is responsible for DOD contract management in support of
the military departments, other DOD components, the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration, other designated Federal and State agencies,
foreign governments, and international organizations, as appropriate.
For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Defense
Contract Management Agency, 6350 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310-3241.
Phone, 703-428-1969. Internet, www.dcma.mil.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Room 920, Crystal Mall 3, Arlington, VA 22240-5291
Phone, 703-607-2616. Internet, www.dfas.mil or https://mypay.dfas.mil.
Director Zack E. Gaddy
Deputy Director Brig. Gen. Jan D.
Eakle, USAF
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service was established in 1991 under
the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense
(Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer to stengthen and reduce costs of
financial management and operations within the DOD. The Service is
responsible for all payments to servicemembers, employees, vendors, and
contractors. It provides business intelligence and finance and
accounting information to DOD decisionmakers. It is also responsible for
preparing annual financial statements for DOD and for the consolidation,
standardization, and modernization of finance and accounting
requirements, functions, processes, operations, and systems in the
Department.
For further information, contact the Defense Finance and Accounting
Service Corporate Communications, Room 924, Crystal Mall 3, Arlington,
VA 22240-5291. Phone, 703-607-1083. Internet, www.dfas.mil.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
[[Page 193]]
Defense Information Systems Agency
701 South Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22204-2199
Phone, 703-607-6900. Internet, www.disa.mil.
Director Lt. Gen. Harry D.
Raduege, Jr.,
USAF
Vice Director Maj. Gen. Marilyn
Quagliotti,
USA
Chief of Staff Col. William Staton,
USAF
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Established originally as the Defense Communications Agency in 1960, the
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), is under the authority,
direction, and control of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Command,
Control, Communications, and Intelligence). The Agency is responsible
for planning, developing, fielding, operating, and supporting command,
control, communications, and information systems that serve the needs of
the President, Vice President, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, the combatant commanders, and other DOD components
under all conditions of peace and war.
For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Defense
Information Systems Agency, 701 South Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA
22204-2199. Phone, 703-607-6900. Internet, www.disa.mil/disahomejs.html.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Defense Intelligence Agency
The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20340-5100
Phone, 703-695-0071. Internet, www.dia.mil.
Director Vice Adm. Lowell E.
Jacoby, USN
Deputy Director Mark W. Ewing
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was established in 1961 and is
under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Intelligence. Its mission is to provide timely, objective,
and cogent military intelligence to warfighters, force planners, and
defense and national security policymakers. DIA obtains and reports
information through its field sites worldwide and the Defense Attache
System; provides timely all-source intelligence analysis; directs
Defense Human Intelligence programs; operates the Joint Intelligence
Task Force for Combatting Terrorism and the Joint Military Intelligence
College; coordinates and facilitates Measurement and Signature
Intelligence activities; manages and plans collection from specialized
technical sources; manages secure DOD intelligence networks; and
coordinates required intelligence support for the Secretary of Defense,
Joint Chiefs of Staff, Combatant Commanders, and Joint Task Forces.
For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Defense
Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC 20340-5100. Phone, 703-695-0071.
Internet, www.dia.mil.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
[[Page 194]]
Defense Legal Services Agency
The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600
Phone, 703-695-3341. Internet, www.defenselink.mil/dodgc.
Director (General Counsel, Department of William J. Haynes II
Defense)
Principal Deputy Director (Principal Deputy Daniel J. Dell'Orto
General Counsel)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Defense Legal Services Agency was established in 1981 and is under
the authority, direction, and control of the General Counsel of the
Department of Defense, who also serves as its Director.
The Agency provides legal advice and services for specified DOD
components and adjudication of personnel security cases for DOD and
other assigned Federal agencies and departments. It also provides
technical support and assistance for development of the Department's
legislative program; coordinates positions on legislation and
Presidential Executive orders; provides a centralized legislative and
congressional document reference and distribution point for the
Department; maintains the Department's historical legislative files; and
administers programs governing standards of conduct and alternative
dispute resolution.
For further information, contact the Administrative Officer, Defense
Legal Services Agency, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600. Phone,
703-697-8343. Internet, www.defenselink.mil/dodgc.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Defense Logistics Agency
Suite 2533, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221
Phone, 703-767-6200. Internet, www.dla.mil.
Director Vice Adm. Keith W.
Lippert, SC,
USN
Vice Director Maj. Gen. Mary
Saunders, USAF
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is under the authority, direction,
and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition,
Technology, and Logistics. It supports both the logistics requirements
of the military services and their acquisition of weapons and other
materiel. The Agency provides logistics support and technical services
to all branches of the military and to a number of Federal agencies.
Agency supply centers consolidate the requirements of the military
services and procure the supplies in sufficient quantities to meet their
projected needs. The Agency manages supplies in eight commodity areas:
fuel, food, clothing, construction material, electronic supplies,
general supplies, industrial supplies, and medical supplies.
[[Page 195]]
Field Activities--Defense Logistics Agency
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Activity Commander
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Defense Distribution Center Brig. Gen. Kathleen M. Gainey, USA
Defense Energy Support Center Richard Connelly
Defense National Stockpile Cornel A. Holder
Center
Defense Reutilization and Col. Patrick O'Donnell, USA
Marketing Service
Defense Supply Centers:
Columbus..................... Rear. Adm. Linda Bird, SC, USN
Philadelphia................. Col. Ray Mason, USA
Richmond..................... Rear Adm. Michael Lyden, SC, USN
Document Automation and Steve Sherman
Production Service
DLA Europe Col. David Mintus, USA
DLA Pacific Col. Christopher Iskra, USA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sources of Information
DOD Surplus Sales Program Questions concerning this program should be
addressed to DOD Surplus Sales, International Sales Office, 74
Washington Avenue North, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3092. Phone, 800-468-
8289.
Employment For the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, inquiries and
applications and inquiries from schools concerning the Agency's job
recruitment program should be addressed to the Customer Support Office,
P.O. Box 182662, Columbus, OH 43218-2662. Phone, 877-352-4762.
Environment For information concerning the Agency's program, contact
the Staff Director, Environmental and Safety, Defense Logistics Agency,
Attn: DSS-E, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221.
Phone, 703-767-6303.
Procurement and Small Business Activities For information, contact the
Director, Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Defense
Logistics Agency, Attn: DB, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA
22060-6221. Phone, 703-767-1662.
For further information, contact the Defense Logistics Agency, Suite
2533, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221. Phone,
703-767-6200. Internet, www.dla.mil.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Defense Security Cooperation Agency
2800 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-2800
Phone, 703-604-6604. Internet, www.dsca.mil.
Director Lt. Gen. Tome H.
Walters, Jr.,
USAF
Deputy Director Richard Millies
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency was established in 1971 and is
under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of
Defense (Policy). The Agency executes the traditional security
assistance functions such as military assistance, international military
education and training, and foreign military sales, as well as program
management responsibilities for humanitarian assistance, demining, and
other DOD programs.
[[Page 196]]
For further information, contact the Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, 2800 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-2800. Phone, 703-
604-6604. Internet, www.dsca.mil.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Defense Security Service
1340 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314-1651
Phone, 703-325-9471. Internet, www.dss.mil.
Director (vacancy)
Deputy Director (vacancy)
Chief, Office of Congressional and Public (vacancy)
Affairs
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Defense Security Service (DSS), formerly the Defense Investigative
Service, was established in 1972 and is under the authority, direction,
and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. DSS
conducts background investigations on individuals being considered for a
security clearance, a sensitive position, or entry into the U.S. Armed
Forces; ensures the safeguard of classified information used by
contractors under the defense portion of the National Industrial
Security Program; protects conventional arms, munitions, and explosives
in custody of DOD contractors; protects and assures DOD's private sector
critical assets and infrastructures throughout the world; and provides
security education, training, and awareness programs. DSS also has a
counterintelligence office to support the national counterintelligence
strategy.
Operating Locations and Centers--Defense Security Service
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Region/Center Director
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regional Headquarters
Capital (881 Elkridge Landing Rd., Linthicum, MD 21090-2902) (Vacancy)
Southern (881 Elkridge Landing Rd. Linthicum, MD 21090-2902) Linda J. Howes
Northern (881 Elkridge Landing Rd. Linthicum, MD 21090-2902) Richard Fitzgerald
Western (Suite 622, 1 World Trade Ctr., Long Beach, CA 09831-0622) David P. Hopkins
Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (Suite 400, 2780 Airport Square, John W. Faulkner
Columbus, OH 43219-2268)
Personnel Investigations Center (601 10th Street, Ft. Meade, MD 20755-5134) (Vacancy)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For further information, contact the Defense Security Service Public
Affairs Office, 1340 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314-1651. Phone,
703-325-9471. Internet, www.dss.mil.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
8725 John J. Kingman Road, MS 6201, Ft. Belvoir, VA 2260-5916
Phone, 703-325-2102. Internet, www.dtra.mil.
Director (vacancy)
Deputy Director (vacancy)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) was established in 1998 and
is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. The DTRA mission is
to
[[Page 197]]
reduce the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction (WMD). DTRA
covers the full range of WMD threats (chemical, biological, nuclear,
radiological, and high explosive), bridges the gap between the
warfighters and the technical community, sustains the nuclear deterrent,
and provides both offensive and defensive technology and operational
concepts to the warfighters. DTRA reduces the threat of WMD by
implementing arms control treaties and executing the Cooperative Threat
Reduction Program. It uses combat support, technology development, and
chemical-biological defense to deter the use and reduce the impact of
such weapons. It prepares for future threats by developing the
technology and concepts needed to counter the new weapons of mass
destruction threats and adversaries.
For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Defense
Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, MS 6201, Fort
Belvoir, VA 22060-5916. Phone, 703-767-5870. Internet, www.dtra.mil.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
MissileDefense Agency
The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-7100
Phone, 703-695-6420. Internet, www.acq.osd.mil/bmdo/.
Director Lt. Gen. Ronald
Kadish, USAF
Deputy Director Maj. Gen. Henry A.
Obering III,
USAF
Executive Director Robert Snyder
Chief of Staff Col. Alan Wallace,
USMC
[For the Missile Defense Agency statement of organization, see the Code
of Federal Regulations, Title 32, Part 388]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) mission is to establish and deploy a
layered ballistic missile defense system to intercept missiles in all
phases of their flight and against all ranges of threats. This
capability will provide a defense of the United States, deployed forces,
allies, and friends. MDA is under the authority, direction, and control
of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and
Logistics. MDA manages and directs the DOD's ballistic missile defense
acquisition programs and enables the Services to field elements of the
overall system as soon as practicable. MDA will develop and test
technologies and, if necessary, use prototype and test assets to provide
early capability. Additionally, MDA will improve the effectiveness of
deployed capabilities by implementing new technologies as they become
available or when the threat warrants an accelerated capability.
For further information, contact the Workforce Management Directorate,
Missile Defense Agency, Washington, DC 20301-7100. Phone, 703-693-1744.
Internet, www.acq.osd.mil/bmdo.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
[[Page 198]]
NationalGeospatial-Intelligence Agency
4600 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD 20816-5003
Phone, 301-227-7300. Internet, www.nga.mil.
Director Lt. Gen. James R.
Clapper, Jr.,
USAF
Deputy Director Joanne O. Isham
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), formerly the National
Imagery and Mapping Agency, was established in 1996 and is under the
authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Intelligence. The Agency is responsible for providing timely, relevant,
and accurate geospatial intelligencein support of national security.
For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, National
Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, 4600 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD 20816-
5003. Phone, 301-227-7386. Fax, 301-227-3920. Internet, www.nga.mil.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
National Security Agency/Central Security Service
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000
Phone, 301-688-6524. Internet, www.nsa.gov.
Director Maj. Gen. Michael V.
Hayden, USAF
Deputy Director William B. Black, Jr.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The National Security Agency (NSA) was established in 1952, and the
Central Security Service (CSS) was established in 1972. It is under the
authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Intelligence. As the Nation's cryptologic organization, the Agency
employs the Nation's premier codemakers and codebreakers. It ensures an
informed, alert, and secure environment for U.S. warfighters and
policymakers. The cryptologic resources of NSA/CSS unite to provide U.S.
policymakers with intelligence information derived from America's
adversaries while protecting U.S. signals and information systems from
exploitation by those same adversaries.
For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, National
Security Agency/Central Security Service, Fort Meade, MD 20755-6272.
Phone, 301-688-6524. Internet, www.nsa.gov.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
Director (vacancy)
Deputy Director John Jester
------------------------------------------------------------------------
[[Page 199]]
The Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) was established in May 2002
in response to the events of September 11, 2001, and subsequent
terrorist threats facing the DOD workforce and facilities in the
National Capital Region (NCR). It is under the authority, direction, and
control of the Director, Administration and Management, in the Office of
the Secretary of Defense. The Agency provides force protection,
security, and law enforcement for the people, facilities,
infrastructure, and other resources at the Pentagon Reservation and for
DOD activities and facilities within the NCR that are not under the
jurisdiction of a military department. Consistent with national strategy
on combating terrorism, PFPA addresses the full spectrum of threats,
including chemical, biological, and radiological agents, through a
strategy of prevention, preparedness, detection, and response to ensure
that the DOD workforce and facilities in the NCR are secure and
protected.
For further information, contact the Pentagon Force Protection Agency,
Washington, DC 20301. Phone, 703-693-3685. Internet, www.pfpa.mil.