-perform such other functions as directed.

(Chief of Naval Education and Training, Naval Air Station, Department of the Navy, Pensacola, FL 32508-5100. Phone, 904-452-4858.)

Information Systems The Commander, Naval Data Automation Command, administers and coordinates the Navy Information Systems and administrative management programs. The Commander collaborates with all Navy claimants on information systems matters; develops management plans, policy, and

procedures; develops information systems, technical standards, and guidelines; plans and develops Navy information systems and architecture; sponsors information systems and technology; sponsors career development and training of information systems and administrative management personnel; and approves system development, acquisitions, and utilization of automated information systems support facilities. (Commander, Naval Data Automation Command, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC 203741662. Phone, 202-433-4748.)

The United States Marine Corps was initially established on November 10, 1775, by resolution of the Continental Congress. The present composition, missions, and functions of the Marine Corps are set forth in the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401).

The primary mission assigned to the Marine Corps is to provide Fleet Marine Forces of combined arms, together with supporting air components, for service with the Fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the prosecution of a naval campaign. Collateral functions of the Marine Corps are to provide detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy and security detachments aboard naval stations/bases and other governmental installations. The Marine Corps is also responsible for developing, in coordination with the other military services, the tactics, doctrine, techniques, and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations. An additional function is to prepare for wartime expansion, in accordance with joint mobilization plans, which may require activation of reserve forces when necessary. Included as a Marine Corps mission is the all-encompassing statement

of "performing such other duties as the President may direct."

Structure The National Security Act, as amended in 1978, reaffirms the Marine Corps as a separate service within the Department of the Navy and seats the Commandant of the Marine Corps as a full member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Marine Corps is composed of Operating Forces and a Supporting Establishment. The actual Operating Forces include three active divisions, one reserve division, three active aircraft wings, one reserve aircraft wing, three force service support groups, and one reserve force service support group. The largest of the Operating Forces is the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, with major subordinate commands located on the west coast, Hawaii, and in Japan. Included under Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, are two Marine divisions, two Marine aircraft wings, and two Force Service Support Groups. In addition, the headquarters of two Marine Expeditionary Forces, four Marine

Expeditionary Brigades, and two Marine Expeditionary Units are being

permanently formed. The Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, commands the Operating Forces located on the east coast. These forces consist of a Marine

division, a Marine aircraft wing, and a supporting Force Service Support Group, and the permanent headquarters of one Marine Expeditionary Force, two Marine Expeditionary Brigades, and three Marine Expeditionary Units.

Marine Corps organization emphasizes the close integration of air-ground operations. Normally, a separate headquarters is task organized for command and control of air-ground units for combat operations, for deployments afloat in amphibious shipping and during training exercises. Marine air-ground task forces, of varying size and capabilities, are organized from the Fleet Marine Forces.

The Marine Corps Supporting Establishment recruits and trains Marines, provides supply and equipment support to the Operating Forces, and maintains permanent Marine bases, installations, and formal schools. Supporting the active forces is the Marine Corps Reserve, which includes the 4th Marine Division, the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, and the 4th Force Service Support Group. Activities The Marine Corps' top priority is combat readiness. Its

traditional peacetime role is to serve as a force-in-readiness. The Marine Corps has a global outlook, and Marines stand ready to be deployed to any part of the world to carry out their assigned missions. The Marines emphasize physical fitness and intensive training. The Marine Corps maintains three rapid response air-ground task forces, elements of which are continuously forward deployed in the Mediterranean Sea, the Western Pacific Ocean, and, intermittently, in the Indian Ocean. These ready forces are responsive to a variety of contingencies worldwide, as directed.

The United States Naval Academy is the undergraduate college of the naval service. Through its comprehensive 4year program, which stresses excellence in academics, physical education, professional training, conduct, and

honor, the Academy prepares young men and women morally, mentally, and physically to be professional officers in the Navy and Marine Corps. All graduates receive a bachelor of science degree in 1 of 18 majors.

Sources of Information

Astronomy The United States Naval Observatory provides the astronomical data and precise time required by the Navy and other components of the Department of Defense for navigation,

precise positioning, and command, control, and communications. These data also are made available to other Government agencies and to the general public. To broaden the understanding of

the mission, functions, and programs of the Naval Observatory, regular night tours and special group day tours are conducted. The night tours are open to the general public and are given every Monday night, except on Federal holidays. Information concerning activities of the observatory and public tours may be obtained by writing to the Superintendent, Naval Observatory, Washington, DC 20392-5100. Phone, 202-653-1543.

Civilian Employment Information about civilian employment opportunities within the Department of the Navy in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area can be obtained from the Office of Civilian Personnel Management, Capital Region, 801 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203-1927 (phone, 202-6964567); or the Commandant of the Marine Corps (ARCA), Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, DC 20380 (phone, 202-694-7474). Consumer Activities Research programs of the Office of the Chief of Naval Research cover a broad spectrum of scientific fields, primarily for the needs of the Navy, but much information is of interest to the public. Inquiries on specific research programs should be directed to the Director, Office of Naval Research, 800 North Quincy Street, ONR (Code 10), Arlington, VA 22217-5000. Phone, 202-696-4517. Inquiries on specific technology programs should be directed to the Director, Office of Naval Technology, 800 North Quincy Street, ONT (Code 20), Arlington, VA 222175000. Phone, 202-696-5115. Contracts and Small Business Activities Information in these areas can be obtained from the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Shipbuilding and Logistics), Department of the Navy, Washington, DC 20350 (phone, 202-692-2202); or from the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Engineering, and Systems), Department of the Navy, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350 (phone, 202695-6315). Information pertaining specifically to the Marine Corps in the areas of small businesses, minorityowned businesses, and labor surplus activities can be obtained from the

Marine Corps Small Business Specialist
(LS), Installations and Logistics
Department, Headquarters, U.S. Marine
Corps, Washington, DC 20380. Phone,

202-694-1939.

Environment The Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Shipbuilding and Logistics) is responsible for the conduct of the environmental protection and natural resources management programs of the Navy and Marine Corps, and serves as the focal point for the Department in establishing policy in environmental affairs. This is the contact for liaison at the highest level with other Federal and State agencies in addition to private agencies organized on a national level. All environmental impact statements that originate within the Navy and Marine Corps for submission to the Environmental Protection Agency, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, are processed by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Shipbuilding and Logistics). This Office maintains close liaison with the Council on Environmental Quality, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Production and Logistics) in the implementation of the environmental protection and natural resources management programs. Other responsible offices within the Department of the Navy are the Environmental Protection, Occupational Safety and Health Division in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations and Logistics, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps.

General Inquiries Navy and Marine Corps recruiting offices, installation commanders, and Directors of Marine Corps Districts (see above) can answer general inquiries concerning the Navy and Marine Corps and their community and public information programs.

Military Career and Training
Opportunities

Navy Information concerning the numerous career fields available within the Navy, as well as the various enlisted and officer training programs, can be

obtained by writing the Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (Code 30), 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203-1991, or by calling toll free the Navy Information Center, 1-800-327NAVY.

Naval Reserve Information concerning Naval Reserve opportunities can be obtained from the Commander, Naval Reserve Force, New Orleans, LA 701465000 (Code 004). Phone, 504-9426055.

Marine Corps The Marine Corps conducts enlisted and officer training programs requiring various lengths of service and provides the assurance of specialized skill training and other benefits.

The Marine Corps provides opportunities for training in a variety of technical skills that are necessary in support of ground and aviation combat operations. Radar operation and repair, meteorology, engineer equipment and automotive mechanics, artillery and armor repair, data processing, communications-electronics, jet aircraft repair, avionics, and air control are but a few specialized fields available.

The Marine Corps participates in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Program for commissioning officers in the Marine Corps.

Platoon Leaders Class is a Marine Corps program for commissioning officers in the Marine Corps Reserve. Freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in an accredited college may apply. The Program provides financial assistance to undergraduates.

The Officer Candidate Class is another program for commissioning officers in the Marine Corps Reserve. Applicants must be college graduates or in their senior year.

Information on the above programs is available at most civilian educational institutions and Navy and Marine Corps recruiting stations. Local telephone directories list the address and telephone number of the Recruiting Station and Officer Selection Officer under U.S. Government. Interested persons also may write directly to the Commandant of the Marine Corps (M & RA), Washington, DC 20380-0001. Phone, 202-6942914.

Information concerning Marine Corps Reserve opportunities can be obtained from local Marine Corps recruiting stations or Marine Corps Reserve Drill Centers. Interested persons may also write directly to the Commandant of the Marine Corps (RES), Washington, DC 20380-0001.

Speakers and Films Information can be obtained on the following: speakers (phone, 202-697-8711); films (phone, 202-697-0866); and exhibits for Navy recruiting (phone, 202-433-3548). Information concerning the Navy can be obtained by writing the Office of Information, Department of the Navy, Washington, DC 20350 (phone, 202695-0965); information on how to obtain Marine Corps speakers can be obtained by writing to the Legislative Assistant to the Commandant and Director of Public Affairs, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, DC 20380-0001; or by contacting the Director of any Marine Corps District.

Chairman

Vice Chairman

Vice Chairman

Vice Chairman Recorder

PAUL WILLIAMS
WILLIAM J. RUBERRY
ALAN M. SPECTOR
V. JOHN RIISMANDEL
(VACANCY)

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals was established jointly by the Secretaries of Defense, Army, Navy, and Air Force by charter dated March 20, 1962, as amended on May 1, 1969, September 1, 1973, and July 1, 1979.

of

Board members, designated as administrative judges, are qualified attorneys at law with at least 5 years public contract law experience at the time of appointment. The Chairman and three Vice Chairmen are appointed from among Board members jointly by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and the Assistant Secretaries of the Military Departments responsible for procurement. Decisions are routinely made by majority vote within Board divisions. Appeals of unusual difficulty, dispute, or precedential significance are, on reference by the Chairman, decided by majority vote of the Board's Senior Deciding Group.

Pursuant to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) and provisions of the Board's charter, the Board determines with administrative finality (subject only to judicial review) appeals from final decisions of contracting officers on disputes relating to contracts made by elements of the Department of Defense and several civilian agencies under separate delegations of authority. Proceedings are quasi-judicial. Decisions are made strictly on the evidentiary record (testimony and documents) and applicable regulations, statutes, and general law.

In accordance with the Contract Disputes Act and Board rules, the contractor may elect an optional accelerated procedure where the controversial sum does not exceed $50,000 or may elect a small claims (expedited) procedure where the controversial sum does not exceed $10,000.