Department of Defense
DIRECTIVE
NUMBER 5143.02 NUMBER 5143.02
August 18, 2010 August 18, 2010
DA&M DA&M
SUBJECT: Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (PDUSD(I)) SUBJECT: Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (PDUSD(I))
References: (a) Sections 113, 137, and 137a of title 10, United States Code References: (a) Sections 113, 137, and 137a of title 10, United States Code
(b) DoD Directive 5143.01, “Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
(USD(I)),” November 23, 2005
(b) DoD Directive 5143.01, “Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
(USD(I)),” November 23, 2005
1. PURPOSE1. PURPOSE. This Directive implements section 137a of Reference (a) and assigns
responsibilities, functions, relationships, and authorities to the PDUSD(I), pursuant to the
authorities vested in the Secretary of Defense by Reference (a).
2. APPLICABILITY. This Directive applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the
Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD
Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the Department of Defense (hereafter
referred to collectively as the “DoD Components”).
3. RESPONSIBILITIES, FUNCTIONS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND AUTHORITIES. The
PDUSD(I), as the principal assistant to and under the authority, direction, and control of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD(I)), shall:
a. Pursuant to sections 137 and 137a of Reference (a), exercise full power and authority to
act for the USD(I) and exercise the powers of the USD(I) on any and all matters for which the
USD(I) is authorized to act pursuant to Reference (a), except in those areas where delegation of
the USD(I) authority is otherwise restricted by higher authority or prohibited by law. This all-
inclusive authority may not be further delegated in toto; however, the PDUSD(I) is authorized to
make specific written redelegations, where authorized and as required.
b. Act for, and exercise the powers of, the USD(I), when the USD(I) is absent or disabled.
c. Assist the USD(I) in carrying out the responsibilities, fulfilling functions, managing
relationships, and exercising authorities as provided for in law and Reference (b).
