[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2008]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR70.4]

[Page 366]
 
                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
              CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
 
PART 70_DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (DRB) PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS--Table of Contents
 
Sec.  70.4  Responsibilities.

    (a) The Secretaries of the Military Departments have the authority 
for final decision and the responsibility for the operation for their 
respective discharge review programs under 10 U.S.C. 1553.
    (b) The Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower, Reserve Affairs, 
and Logistics) (ASD(MRA&L)) shall:
    (1) Resolve all issues concerning DRBs that cannot be resolved among 
the Military Departments.
    (2) Ensure uniformity among the Military Departments in the rights 
afforded applicants in discharge reviews.
    (3) Modify or supplement the enclosures to this part.
    (4) Maintain the index of decisions and provide for timely 
modification of index categories to reflect changes in discharge review 
policies, procedures, and standards issued by the OSD and the Military 
Departments.
    (c) The Secretary of the Army, as the designated administrative 
focal point for DRB matters, shall:
    (1) Effect necessary coordination with other governmental agencies 
regarding continuing applicability of this part and resolve 
administrative procedures relating thereto.
    (2) Review suggested modifications to this part, including 
implementing documents; monitor the implementing documents of the 
Military Departments; resolve differences, when practicable; recommend 
specific changes; provide supporting rationale to the ASD(MRA&L) for 
decision; and include appropriate documentation through the Office of 
the ASD(MRA&L) and the OSD Federal Register liaison officer to effect 
publication in the Federal Register.
    (3) Maintain the DD Form 293, ``Application for Review of Discharge 
or Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States,'' and 
republish as necessary with appropriate coordination of the other 
Military Departments and the Office of Management and Budget.
    (4) Respond to all inquiries from private individuals, 
organizations, or public officials with regard to DRB matters. When the 
specific Military Service can be identified, refer such correspondence 
to the appropriate DRB for response or designate an appropriate activity 
to perform this task.
    (5) Provide overall guidance and supervision to the Armed Forces 
Discharge Review/Correction Board Reading Room with staff augmentation, 
as required, by the Departments of the Navy and Air Force.
    (6) Ensure that notice of the location, hours of operation, and 
similar types of information regarding the Reading Room is published in 
the Federal Register.