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the Navy, who are civilian executives, We will then
look at the duties and responsibilities of the Shore
Establishment and briefly review the operating
forces.
Office of Legislative Affairs
A military officer heads the Office of
Legislative Affairs. The office functions in a
supervisory and coordinating capacity. It
supervises, coordinates, and arranges for the
presentation of statements, testimonies, briefings,
and reports to members and committees of
Congress. Military and civilian personnel of the
Department of the Navy make these presenta-
tions. The office also monitors and evaluates
congressional proceedings and actions affecting
the Department of the Navy.
Office of Information
The Office of Information, headed by a
military officer, provides services to the public.
These services include the answering of inquiries
and the coordination of Navy participation in
community events. The Office of Information
also ensures a prompt and accurate flow of
information to the news media.
Office of the Judge Advocate General
Headed by a military officer, the Office of the
Judge Advocate General (JAG) provides legal
services within the Department of the Navy. It
provides legal services in all areas except those
areas of business and commercial law assigned to
the General Counsel of the Navy. The JAG office
supervises the administration of military justice
throughout the Department of the Navy based on
the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
It provides free legal counsel for any member of
the naval service charged under the UCMJ with
a serious offense. The JAG office also conducts
investigations, provides legal help and advice,
processes various claims for and against the Navy,
and advises on maritime law.
Office of the Auditor General
The Office of the Auditor General is responsi-
ble for internal audit within the Department of
the Navy.
Office of Program Appraisal
The Office of Program Appraisal (OPA)
provides an appraisal of the Navy. It ensures
existing and proposed Navy and Marine Corps
programs achieve the goals of the Department of
the Navy. The OPA analysis gives the Secretary
of the Navy (SECNAV) information on the
validity, need, and usefulness of Navy programs.
SECNAV then uses that information to assess the
overall direction of the Navy.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
(Manpower and Reserve Affairs)
The Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Man-
power, Reserve Affairs, and Logistics) supervises
all DON manpower and Reserve component
affairs. The Assistant Secretary supervises policy
and administration of affairs related to military
(active and inactive) and civilian personnel. The
Assistant Secretary also supervises those offices
and organizations as assigned by SECNAV.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
(Research, Engineering, and Systems)
The Assistant Secretary of the Navy
(Research, Engineering, and Systems) manages all
stages of DON acquisition programs. The only
exception is the acquisition of naval ships funded
by the appropriation “Ship Building and Con-
version, Navy.” The Assistant Secretary ensures
the technical maintenance or alteration of material
and directs all DON research, development,
engineering, test, and evaluation efforts. These
efforts include management of the appropriation
“Research, Development, Test and Evaluation,
Navy.” The Assistant Secretary also directs
acquisition programs for oceanography, ocean
engineering, and closely related matters. The
Assistant Secretary supervises those offices and
organizations as assigned by SECNAV.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
(Financial Management)
As Comptroller of the Navy, the Assistant
Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management)
manages all DON matters. The Assistant
Secretary’s responsibilities include budgeting,
accounting, disbursing, and financing; progress
and statistical reporting; and management
information systems and equipment (less those
concerning weapons systems). This Assistant
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