Director of Operations, Planning and Development for Military Commissions

=Director of Operations, Planning and Development for Military Commissions=

The Military Commissions are a national priority. Providing fair,just, and transparent Commissions is a top legal services priority within the Department of Defense. This requires immediate focus, constant attention, and single-minded intensity.

Effective immediately, the position of Director of Operations, Planning and Development for Military Commissions (DOO-Commissions) is established. This position shall be filled by a general/flag officer or SES equivalent.

The DOO-Commissions will be responsible for:

The DOD will report to the General Counsel of the Department of Defense.

The DOO will remain in close coordination with the Convening Authority/Director of the Office of Military Commissions.

The current DOO is Mr. Ward K. Johnson III, who was appointed to the post in the Fall of 2009.