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 Military Career and Training 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. For further information concerning the Navy and Marine Corps, contact the Office of Information, Department of the Navy, Washington, DC 20350 (phone, 202-697-7391); or the Director, Division of Public Affairs, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, DC 20380 (phone 202-694–1492). DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AGENCIES AND Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals 5109 Leesburg Pike, Skyline Six, Falls Church, VA 22041-3208 Phone, Chairman: 202-756-8501; Recorder: 202-756-8502 Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman Recorder PAUL WILLIAMS WILLIAM J. RUBERRY 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. Board members, designated as administrative judges, are qualified attorneys at law with at least 5 years of 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. For further information, contact the Chairman, Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Skyline Six, Falls Church, VA 22041-3208. Phone, Chairman: 202-756-8501; Recorder: 202-756-8502. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1400 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209-2308 The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is a separately organized agency within the Department of Defense under a Director appointed by the Secretary of Defense. The Agency engages in advanced basic and applied research and development projects essential to the Department of Defense, and conducts prototype projects that embody technology that may be incorporated into joint programs, programs in support of deployed U.S. forces, or selected Military Department programs and, on request, assists the Military Departments in their prototype efforts. In this regard, the Agency arranges, manages, and directs the performance of CRAIG I. FIELDS (VACANCY) ROBERT A. MOORE RICHARD DUNN JOHN E. MANSFIELD (VACANCY) RONNIE REGISTER (VACANCY) RICHARD A. REYNOLDS JACK SCHWARTZ RONALD H. CLARK JAMES C. GOODWYN work connected with assigned advanced projects by the Military Departments, other government agencies, individuals, private business entities, and educational or research institutions, as appropriate; recommends through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition to the Secretary of Defense assignment of advanced projects to the Agency; keeps the Under Secretary, the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Military Departments, and other Department of Defense agencies informed on significant new developments and technological advances within assigned projects; and performs other such functions as the Secretary of Defense or the Under Secretary may assign. For further information, contact the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, 1400 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209–2308. Phone, 202-694-5469. Defense Communications Agency Eighth Street and South Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22204 Director LT. GEN. JOHN T. MYERS, USA Vice Director Associate Director for Engineering, Technology, and Corporate Planning Chief of Staff General Counsel Equal Employment Opportunity Officer Director, Center for Command and Control, Director, Joint Data Systems Support Center Director, Information Management Director, Defense Commercial Communications Commander, White House Communications Agency Commander, National Communications System/DCA Operations Center Regulatory Counsel (Telecommunications) Competition Advocate Deputy Manager, National Communications System The Defense Communications Agency was established by direction of the Secretary of Defense on May 12, 1960. It is a combat support agency of the Department of Defense under the direction, authority, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition). The Assistant Secretary of Defense (Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence) has been delegated responsibility for direct supervision of the Agency. The Agency also responds directly to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, on military and communications doctrine, operational policies, requirements and procedures. The Agency is organized into a Headquarters and field activities acting for the Director in assigned areas of responsibility. The field organizations include the White House Communications Agency; the Joint REAR ADM. T.R.M. EMERY, USN JOHN G. GRIMES COL. EDWARD J. HENDERSON, USAF JOHN T. WHEALEN GWENDOLYN V. BOWDEN MICHAEL F. SLAWSON GEORGE J. HOFFMAN DENNIS W. GROH BRIG. GEN. RICHARD J. MALLION, USA DAVID T. SIGNORI, JR. GLENWOOD M. STEVENER BRIG. GEN. PHILLIP E. BRACHER, USAF SARAH J. LEAGUE DENNIS W. GROH COL. KENNETH F. NICKEL USAF COL. GEORGE W. KING, USA CARL W. SMITH SUSAN A. JIMINEZ BENHAM E. MORRISS Defense Commercial Communications The mission of the Defense -perform systems engineering for the Defense Communications System and ensure that it is planned, improved, operated, maintained, and managed effectively and efficiently; -exercise program management responsibility over the activities of the Department of Defense Components that directly support the establishment and progressive improvement of the Communications System; -provide technical and management advice and perform planning support, system engineering, and test and/or evaluation support through the design, development, deployment, and evolutionary phases of the Worldwide Military Command and Control System, which includes the National Military Command System and supporting ד |