Department of Defense
DIRECTIVE
NUMBER 2000.17
February 4, 1998
Certified Current as of December 8, 2003
ASD(FMP)
SUBJECT: United States Policy on the Committee on Women in the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization (NATO) Forces
References: (a) DoD Directive 5100.1, "Functions of the Department of Defense and Its
Major Components," September 25, 1987
(b) North Atlantic Treaty Organization Military Committee Report 249, "A
Final Decision on MC 249, a Report by the Military Committee on
Recognition of the Committee on Women in the NATO Forces," July 19,
1976
1. PURPOSE
This Directive establishes policy and assigns responsibilities under reference (a) for the
United States' participation on the Committee on Women in the NATO Forces in
accordance with the terms of reference for the Committee on Women in the NATO
Forces under reference (b). Reference (b) establishes the Committee on Women in the
NATO Forces, sets out the composition of the committee, provides for the election of the
chair, the frequency of meetings, and the communication procedures with the Secretary
General through the Military Committee.
2. APPLICABILITY
This Directives applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military
Departments, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The term "Military
Services," as used herein, refers to the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marine
Corps.
