OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
4000 DEFENSE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-4000
PERSONNEL AND
READINESS
December 20, 2019
Incorporating Change 5, December 12, 2024
MEMORANDUM FOR CHIEF MANAGEMENT OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE
SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS
CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
UNDER SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE
CHIEF OF THE NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU
GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DIRECTOR, COST ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAM
EVALUATION
INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DIRECTOR, OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR LEGISLATIVE
AFFAIRS
ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PUBLIC
AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR, NET ASSESSMENT
DIRECTORS OF THE DEFENSE AGENCIES
DIRECTORS OF THE DOD FIELD ACTIVITIES
SUBJECT: Directive-type Memorandum (DTM) 19-012 – “Expansion of Patronage for
Certain Veterans and Certain Caregivers for Veterans”
References: See Attachment 1
Purpose. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5124.02 and Section 1065 of
Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.), this DTM:
• Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for the
implementation of patronage expansion pursuant to Section 1065 of Title 10,
U.S.C.
• Is effective December 20, 2019; it will be incorporated into DoD Instructions
1015.10, 1330.17, 1330.21, and 1015.11. This DTM will expire effective
December 20, 2025.
