the Navy, who are civilian executives, We will then look at the duties and responsibilities of the Shore Establishment and briefly review the operating forces. Office of Legislative Affairs A military officer heads the Office of Legislative  Affairs.  The  office  functions  in  a supervisory  and  coordinating  capacity.  It supervises,  coordinates,  and  arranges  for  the presentation of statements, testimonies, briefings, and  reports  to  members  and  committees  of Congress. Military and civilian personnel of the Department of the Navy make these presenta- tions. The office also monitors and evaluates congressional proceedings and actions affecting the Department of the Navy. Office of Information The  Office  of  Information,  headed  by  a military officer, provides services to the public. These services include the answering of inquiries and the coordination of Navy participation in community  events.  The  Office  of  Information also ensures a prompt and accurate flow of information to the news media. Office of the Judge Advocate General Headed by a military officer, the Office of the Judge Advocate General (JAG) provides legal services within the Department of the Navy. It provides legal services in all areas except those areas of business and commercial law assigned to the General Counsel of the Navy. The JAG office supervises the administration of military justice throughout the Department of the Navy based on the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). It provides free legal counsel for any member of the naval service charged under the UCMJ with a serious offense. The JAG office also conducts investigations, provides legal help and advice, processes various claims for and against the Navy, and advises on maritime law. Office of the Auditor General The Office of the Auditor General is responsi- ble for internal audit within the Department of the Navy. Office of Program Appraisal The  Office  of  Program  Appraisal  (OPA) provides an appraisal of the Navy. It ensures existing and proposed Navy and Marine Corps programs achieve the goals of the Department of the Navy. The OPA analysis gives the Secretary of  the  Navy  (SECNAV)  information  on  the validity, need, and usefulness of Navy programs. SECNAV then uses that information to assess the overall direction of the Navy. Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) The Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Man- power, Reserve Affairs, and Logistics) supervises all DON manpower and Reserve component affairs. The Assistant Secretary supervises policy and administration of affairs related to military (active and inactive) and civilian personnel. The Assistant Secretary also supervises those offices and organizations as assigned by SECNAV. Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Engineering, and Systems) The  Assistant  Secretary  of  the  Navy (Research, Engineering, and Systems) manages all stages of DON acquisition programs. The only exception is the acquisition of naval ships funded by the appropriation  “Ship Building and Con- version, Navy.” The Assistant Secretary ensures the technical maintenance or alteration of material and directs all DON research, development, engineering, test, and evaluation efforts. These efforts include management of the appropriation “Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy.”    The  Assistant  Secretary  also  directs acquisition  programs  for  oceanography,  ocean engineering,  and  closely  related  matters.  The Assistant Secretary supervises those offices and organizations as assigned by SECNAV. Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management) As Comptroller of the Navy, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management) manages  all  DON  matters.  The  Assistant Secretary’s  responsibilities  include  budgeting, accounting, disbursing, and financing; progress and statistical reporting; and management information systems and equipment (less those concerning  weapons  systems).  This  Assistant 1-7