Operations, the principal naval advisor and executive to the SECNAV. The DoN has many functions and needs a large contingent of personnel, both civilian and military, and offices to adequately run the enormous department. The following describes a few of those offices. OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS.—A naval officer heads the Office of Legislative Affairs. 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 DoN make these presentations. The office also monitors and evaluates congressional proceedings and actions affecting the DoN. 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 DoN. 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 DoN based on the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). It provides free legal counsel for any member of the naval service charged with a serious offense under the UCMJ. 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 responsible for internal audits within the DoN. 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  DoN.  OPA  analysis  gives  the  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 (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) 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. 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 Conversion, 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. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT).—As Comptroller of the Navy, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management) manages all DoN financial matters. The Assistant Secretary’s responsibilities include  budgeting,  accounting,  disbursing,  and financing; progress and statistical reporting; and management information systems and equipment (except those concerning weapons systems). ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (SHIPBUILDING AND LOGISTICS).—As  an acquisition executive, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Shipbuilding and Logistics) procures aircraft and naval ships. This executive manages all stages of acquisition of naval ships in the 5-year shipbuilding 5-10 Q4. What office monitors and evaluates congressional proceedings and actions that affect the Department of the Navy? 1. Office of Information 2. Office of the General Counsel of the Navy 3. Office of Program Appraisal 4. Office of Legislative Affairs REVIEW QUESTION