The USNDA Board of Advisors and Directors works closely with U.S. Government Liaisons to ensure that our mission aligns directly with National Security and Defense priorities and equities.

 

For DoD officials interested in joining the USNDA's Board of Advisors in an official capacity, please email operations@usnda.org to receive a Command Approval template.

 

"Heads of DoD Component organizations may appoint DoD personnel as liaisons to represent DoD interests to the [USNDA] when they determine that there is a significant and continuing DoD interest in such representation. (JER 3-201)  

 

> DoD personnel perform the representation as an official duty and may discuss matters of mutual interest.

> Liaison activities must satisfy an authorized agency purpose.

> Liaisons may not participate in management (internal, day-to-day management) or control, but may serve on     advisory committees.

> Liaisons do not have a conflict of interest because they represent only DoD, with no fiduciary duty to the NFE.

> Because they act in their official capacity, personnel may use Government time,resources, and personnel to perform that function. They may also use their title, position or organization name.

> Since personnel act within their scope of office, their personal liability is limited.​​

 

- Relations with Non-Federal Entities, Ethics Counselor Deskbook, 2024