The Administrative Officer is responsible for administration of civilian personnel and placement of enlisted personnel at Headquarters, operation of services affecting Headquarters as a whole, and operation of Headquarters communications office.

The Director of Plans and Policies, under the direction of the Commandant, formulates Marine Corps policy and develops plans for personnel, intelligence. operations, supply, equipment and training, maintains liaison regarding these matters with other agencies, and is responsible for the organization and training of all Marine Corps elements other than Marine Corps aviation.

The Director of Public Information, acting for the Commandant of the Marine Corps, has supervision over and is responsible for all public relations of the Marine Corps.

The Director of Aviation, as Assistant Commandant (Air) of the Marine Corps, is adviser to the Commandant of the Marine Corps on aviation matters; as Assistant Chief of Naval Operations (Marine Corps Aviation) is liaison officer between the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air) and the Commandant of the Marine Corps; is responsible for planning, organization, equipment, training, deployment, promotions, and distribution of personnel, and for budgetary matters for Marine Corps Aviation.

The Director of Reserve has supervision over matters relating to ground units of the Organized Marine Corps Reserve and all classes of the Volunteer Marine Corps Reserve.

The Director of Recruiting carries out the policies of the Commandant respecting entry into the service and administers the various recruiting activities of the Marine Corps.

The Inspector General makes periodic inspections and special investigations when ordered by the Commandant, making written reports containing findings of fact and recommendations concerning irregularities or for the improvement of the efficiency of the activity inspected. The Inspector General is further required to direct the audit of all nonappropriated funds of the Marine Corps.

The Director of Personnel, Marine Corps, under the direction of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, is charged with the procurement and appointment of officer personnel; with the classification, assignment, promotion, military histories, separation, and retirement of officer and enlisted personnel. The Director of Personnel is also charged in like manner with the administration of discipline; decorations and medals; morale; welfare; recreation; post exchanges; civil readjustment; casualties; family allowances; target practice; and settlement of claims for terminal leave pay; with the adjudication of claims; with the preparation, revision, and issue of regulations and instructions to the service; with the keeping of records and reports and furnishing returns and reports in connection with the administration of the personnel and organization of the Marine Corps. He is charged with the determination of responsibility for overpayments and loss, damage, or destruction of Government property and funds; and with such other duties as may be prescribed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

The Quartermaster General of the Marine Corps is head of the Supply Department.

The Supply Department has the responsibility of procuring, storing, and distributing all supplies for the Marine Corps. In addition to combat material, it provides for subsistence, construction material and labor; has jurisdiction over quarters, barracks, and other public buildings provided for officers and enlisted personnel, and repairs, alterations and improvements thereto; vehicles for the transportation of troops and supplies; furnishes means of transportation for movement of troops; and prints and issues blank forms for the Marine Corps.

Likewise, this department has cognizance over all matters relating to the pay'ment of pay and allowances of Marine Corps and attached Navy personnel and to the administrative audit and analyses of accounts and returns of Disbursing Officers, and the issuance of Savings Bonds. This Department has the responsibility for the disbursement of all monies necessary for the payment for all equipment, supplies, maintenance and services from funds appropriated by the Congress for the Marine Corps.

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

The Secretary of the Air Force is the head of the Department of the Air Force, and is responsible for the supervision of all matters pertaining to its operation

and for the performance of such duties as may be prescribed by law or enjoined upon him by the President and the Secretary of Defense.

UNDER SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

The Under Secretary is responsible to the Secretary of the Air Force for the formulation and general supervision, within the Department of the Air Force, of policies relating to: research and development, production, procurement, establishment of matériel requirements, industrial mobilization, and matters involving the aircraft industries.

The Under Secretary represents the Department of the Air Force in a liaison capacity with the Atomic Energy Commission, Research and Development Board, and as a member of the Munitions Board.

In the absence or disability of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Under Secretary acts as the Secretary of the Air Force.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

(Civil and Military-Diplomatic)

The Assistant Secretary is responsible to the Secretary of the Air Force for the formulation and the general supervision, within the Department of the Air Force, of policies relating to: the role of air power as an instrument of National Policy, the coordination of civil and military air matters in the national interest, matters involving other countries, including the coordination of those matters with the State Department and other appropriate Government agencies; the United States Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, the Air Reserve Officers Training Corps, and Air Force participation in the Civil Air Patrol.

The Assistant Secretary represents the Department of the Air Force on the State-Army-Navy Air Force Coordinating Committee and the Air Coordinating Committee and will represent the Department of the Air Force on such other boards and committees to which the Secretary of the Air Force may appoint him. In the absence or disability of both the Secretary and the Under Secretary of the Air Force, the Assistant Secretary acts as the Secretary of the Air Force.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

(Management)

• The Assistant Secretary is responsible to the Secretary of the Air Force for the formulation and general supervision, within the Department of the Air Force, of the policies relating to the business management of the Department including those matters with respect to program control, management control through cost control, civilian personnel, organizational planning, mobilization, and the budget of the Department.

In the absence or the disability of the Secretary, Under Secretary and the other Assistant Secretary, acts as the Secretary of the Air Force.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

The Director of Public Relations is responsible to the Secretary of the Air Force for the dissemination of information concerning the Department of the Air Force to the public, civil organizations, and to the Congress through all appropriate media.

He supervises and coordinates the preparation of proposed legislation and Executive orders affecting the Department of the Air Force, and provides reports, and studies and conducts projects incident thereto, when required. He maintains liaison with the Executive Office of the President, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Congress, and other Governmental agencies in connection with the aforementioned matters.

GENERAL COUNSEL

The General Counsel is the final authority on all legal questions arising within or referred to the Department of the Air Force. When considered advisable, he represents the Secretary at departmental and interdepartmental conferences and meetings involving matters of law and advises the Secretary on the legal aspects of policy decisions. The Office of the General Counsel furnishes legal advice upon request to all levels in connection with all aspects of procurement activities.

HEADQUARTERS

CHIEF OF STAFF

The Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, is the head of the Air Staff, United States Air Force. He is the principal military adviser to the President and to the Secretary of the Air Force on the employment of the Air Force in war and the principal military adviser and executive to the Secretary of the Air Force on the activities of the United States Air Force. The Chief of Staff has command of all components of the United States Air Force and is responsible to the Secretary of the Air Force for the operation of the Air Force in war and for the plans and preparation for the readiness of all components of the Air Force for war. Under the direction of the Secretary of the Air Force the Chief of Staff is responsible for the coordination and direction of the Air Staff. The Chief of Staff by virtue of his position is the senior Air Force officer on active duty.

VICE CHIEF OF STAFF

The Vice Chief of Staff assists the Chief of Staff in the discharge of the latter's duties and in his absence performs his functions.

ASSISTANT VICE CHIEF OF STAFF

The Assistant Vice Chief of Staff assists and advises the Chief of Staff and the Vice Chief of Staff and acts for them in matters delegated to his authority. He is responsible for administrative procedures and coordination within the Air Staff.

AIR INSPECTOR

The Air Inspector is responsible for inquiring into and reporting upon all matters which affect the efficiency, economy, and flying safety of the United States Air Force; for suggesting ways and means for improvement thereof, assisting commanders, officers, and other employees of the United States Air Force by supplying information when appropriate, and recognizing and reporting meritorious conduct and performance of duty. The sphere of inquiry of the Air Inspector includes all affairs and activities of the United States Air Force at all echelons of command.

AIR BOARD

The Air Board assists the Chief of Staff in the formulation of over-all policies of the United States Air Force.

SECRETARY OF THE AIR STAFF

The Secretary of the Air Staff assists the Chief of Staff, Vice Chief of Staff, and Assistant Vice Chief of Staff. He reviews and takes necessary action on staff papers and correspondence, participates in staff meetings, and coordinates and follows up matters originating in such meetings.

AIR ADJUTANT GENERAL

The Air Adjutant General is responsible for the publication of the orders and instructions of Headquarters, United States Air Force; the administration within the United States Air Force of the Postal Service, the Records Administration Program, the design and standardization of United States Air Force forms, the personnel administration of officers assigned to Headquarters, United States Air Force; the providing of correspondence, mail, records, filing, references, reproduction, message centers, and messenger services for Headquarters, United States Air Force; and the maintenance of photographic records and provision of photographic services.

AIR COMPTROLLER

The Air Comptroller assembles and evaluates elements of information necessary for the efficient management of the United States Air Force, advises and assists the Chief of Staff and the Air Staff in the attainment of integrated programs for the accomplishment of the United States Air Force mission, defends the United States Air Force budget, administers funds, provides for the measurement of progress toward program objectives, evaluates results in relation to costs, to the end that the Chief of Staff may efficiently and economically utilize the resources available to him. The Air Comptroller provides complete statistical services on all subjects for the Air Staff and higher authority and exercises technical supervision over the budget and fiscal, statistical control, and cost control systems.

DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION

The Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel and Administration, United States Air Force, is responsible for the administration and management of all military and civilian personnel in the United States Air Force as individuals, and of such administrative services as are performed by the Air Surgeon, Air Judge Advocate, Air Chaplain, and Air Provost Marshal.

DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR OPERATIONS

The Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, United States Air Force, is responsible for the coordination and direction of the Directors of Intelligence, Training and Requirements, and Plans and Operations; and the Chiefs, Air Communications Office, and Guided Missiles Group. He directs and is responsible for Air Intelligence activities, training and requirements of the United States Air Force, including organization; operations of the Air Force, including joint operations; preparation of over-all plans and programs for the Air Force, development and review of broad Air Force policy, guided missiles and air-defense activities, and air-communications activities.

DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR MATÉRIEL

The Deputy Chief of Staff for Matériel, United States Air Force, is responsible for the planning, policy development, supervision, and administration of United States Air Force programs relating to the field of matériel and services. Included within the scope of the responsibilities of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Matériel are programs relating to special weapons, research and development, procurement and industrial planning, air installations, maintenance, supply and services, engineer, chemical, ordnance, and quartermaster activities of interest to and affecting the United States Air Force.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

ATTORNEY GENERAL (TOM C. CLARK)

The Attorney General is the head of the Department of Justice (see sec. 346, R. S.) and as such is the chief law officer of the Federal Government. He represents the United States in legal matters generally and gives legal advice and opinions to the President and to the heads of the executive departments.

He appears in the Supreme Court of the United States in cases of exceptional gravity and importance, exercises general superintendence and direction over United States district attorneys and marshals in the various judicial districts of the United States, and provides special counsel for the United States in cases of exceptional importance or when the character of the interests involved requires such action.

The duties of the Assistant to the Attorney General, the Assistant Attorneys General, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, and of the heads of the other major divisions and bureaus are performed under the direction of the Attorney General.

(See sec. 354, R. S., as amended by act of Feb. 27, 1877, 19 Stat. 241; secs. 356, 357, and 358, R. S.; act of June 30, 1906, 34 Stat. 816; secs. 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, and 366, R. S.)

SOLICITOR GENERAL (PHILIP B. PERLMAN)

The Solicitor General assists the Attorney General in the execution of his duties and, by special provision of law, exercises all such duties in case of a vacancy in the office of the Attorney General, or his absence or disability.

Under the direction of the Attorney General, the Solicitor General has special charge of the business of and appears for and represents the Government in the Supreme Court of the United States.

When requested by the Attorney General, the Solicitor General may conduct and argue any case in which the United States is interested, in any court of the United States, or may attend to the interests of the Government in any State court or elsewhere, conferring with and directing the law officers of the Government throughout the country in the performance of their duties when occasion requires. No appeal is taken by the United States to any appellate court without his authorization.

THE ASSISTANT TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (VACANCY)

The Assistant to the Attorney General has primary responsibility, under the Attorney General, for the over-all supervision and administrative management of the Department of Justice, the formulation of major departmental policies and programs, the improvement of administrative practice, the formulation and supervision of the Department's personnel policy, the coordination of the work of the various divisions of the Department, and the supervision of the United States attorneys and marshals. In addition, he acts as liaison officer between the Attorney General and the Congress and other departments and agencies of the Government; prepares recommendations for presidential appointments; drafts department legislation and reports on legislative proposals and enrolled bills; exercises administrative supervision over the Board of Immigration Appeals, the United States Board of Parole and the Library; and directs the handling of conscientious objector cases (other than criminal) under the Selective Service and Training Act.

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL (THERON LAMAR CAUDLE)

The Assistant Attorney General who heads the Tax Division has charge of the prosecution and defense in all courts of civil suits arising out of the internal revenue laws including appellate proceedings in connection therewith, briefs and arguments in the Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals of petitions to review decisions of the Tax Court of the United States and appellate proceedings in the Supreme Court of the United States upon assignment by and under the supervision of the Solicitor General of the United States. He also has charge of criminal prosecutions of violations of the internal revenue laws except criminal prosecutions arising out of the liquor tax laws; the enforcement of tax liens, the conduct of mandamus, injunctions, and other specific writs and all general matters relating to taxes including jurisdiction over questions of intergovernmental tax immunity. He also has charge of special assignments by the Attorney General.

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL (PEYTON FORD)

This Assistant has charge of all civil suits and claims for and against the Government or its officers not otherwise specially assigned, patent and copyright cases, cases arising out of war transactions including civil war frauds matters, civil bankruptcy matters, civil proceedings under the National Bank Act, admiralty and shipping matters, and veterans' claims and litigation. He also has charge of civil matters arising out of military control measures over the civil population of the United States and its territorial possessions, habeas corpus matters and other civil litigation relating to alien enemies. He also has charge of briefs and arguments in the Supreme Court on assignment by the Solicitor General, and of special assignments by the Attorney General.

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL (A. DEVITT VANECH)

This Assistant has charge of all civil suits and matters relating to the title, possession and use of lands, oil reserves, mineral leases, water rights and other natural resources, and the prosecution and defense of suits affecting those matters. This includes the acquisition of lands by condemnation and the examination of titles to lands being acquired by the United States, suits to remove and quiet title, recover possession or damages, to determine boundaries, cancel patents, and to establish rights in natural resources. He also has charge of the representation of the interests of the United States in all civil litigation pertaining to Indians and Indian affairs; insular and territorial affairs except those specifically assigned, other than criminal; and briefs and arguments in the Supreme Court on assignment made by the Solicitor General, as well as matters specially assigned to him by the Attorney General.

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL (JOHN F. SONNETT)

This Assistant is in charge of all suits and other matters arising under the Sherman Act and all other antitrust laws.

In addition he has charge of matters relating to and arising under the Agricultural Adjustment Acts of 1933 and 1938, Agricultural Marketing Agreements Act of 1937, Anti-Racketeering Act (in conjunction with antitrust violations), AshurstSumners Act, Capper-Volstead Act, Čivil Aeronautics Act of 1938, Commodity Exchange Act, Communications Act of 1934, Connally Act, Elkins Act, Fair