DODD 1342.20(D) 10/19/07

Abstract

<u>APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE</u> <br>This Directive applies to: <br>2.1. The Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments, (including the Coast Guard at all times, including when it is a Service in the Department of Homeland Security by agreement with that Department), the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commands, 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"). The term "Armed Forces," as used herein, refers to the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard. <br>2.2. The educational program (preschool through grade 12) established by the Secretary of Defense in overseas areas and in the United States (including its territories, commonwealths, and possessions). <br>2.3. Members of the Advisory Council on Dependents' Education, the Dependents Education Council, DoD Advisory Panel (DoD-AP) on Early Intervention and Special Education, all other educational advisory committees and councils, and school boards of DoDEA Schools. <br><u>REISSUANCE AND PURPOSE</u> <br>This Directive, under the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense by References (a) and (b): <br>1.1. Reissues Reference (c) to update the mission, responsibilities, functions, relationships, and authorities of DoDEA, under the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)). <br>1.2. Reauthorizes the publication of Reference (d), consistent with DoD 5025.01-M (Reference (e)). <br>1.3. Cancels DoD Directive 1342.16, (Reference (f)), which is incorporated herein.