DODD 5105.21(D) 03/18/08

Abstract

<u>PURPOSE</u> <br>Under the authorities vested in the Secretary of Defense by References (a), (b), and (c), this Directive reissues Reference (d) to update the mission, responsibilities, functions, relationships, and authorities of DIA. This Directive shall be interpreted consistent with law, policy, and directive, including, but not limited to, those promulgated by, or pertaining to, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), as appropriate. <br><u>APPLICABILITY</u> <br>This Directive applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commands (COCOMs), the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities in the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components"). The term "Military Services," as used herein, refers to the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marine Corps (including Active and Reserve Componen