# 32 C.F.R. § 56.5 (2026): Responsibilities

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P56_S56_5

## Section

- **Citation:** 32 C.F.R. § 56.5 (2026)
- **Heading:** Responsibilities
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 32 CFR: National Defense / Chapter I: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / Part 56: NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES ASSISTED OR CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE / § 56.5: § 56.5   Responsibilities.

## Text

(a) The
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower, Reserve Affairs, and Logistics) (ASD(MRA&L)),
or designee, shall monitor compliance with this part. In discharging this responsibility, the ASD(MRA&L), or designee, shall:
(1) Coordinate efforts of DoD Components to enforce this part.
(2) Assist in the development of standards and procedures promulgated pursuant to § 56.9.
(3) Perform the responsibilities assigned to the ASD(MRA&L) in § 56.8, 9, and 10.
(4) Otherwise assist DoD Components in implementing this part.
(b) The
Heads of DoD Components
shall comply with this part. In discharging this responsibility, they shall:
(1) Designate a policy-level official to ensure compliance with this part receive and investigate complaints filed under this part and otherwise manage DoD Component responsibilities under this part.
(2) Notify the ASD(MRA&L), or designee, of the name, position, location, and telephone number of persons selected by them to be policy-level officials within 15 calendar days of such a selection.
(3) Issue guidelines pursuant to § 56.9.
(4) Cooperate fully with the ASD(MRA&L), or designee, in that official's performance of the responsibilities assigned herein, including furnishing to the ASD(MRA&L), or designee, in a timely fashion any requested reports and information.
(5) Assign sufficient personnel to implement and to ensure effective enforcement of this part.

## Nearby sections

- [32 C.F.R. § 56.1 (2026) § 56.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P56_S56_1.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 56.2 (2026) § 56.2   Applicability and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P56_S56_2.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 56.3 (2026) § 56.3   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P56_S56_3.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 56.4 (2026) § 56.4   Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P56_S56_4.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 56.5 (2026) § 56.5   Responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P56_S56_5.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 56.6 (2026) § 56.6   Information requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P56_S56_6.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 56.7 (2026) § 56.7   Programs and activities subject to this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P56_S56_7.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 56.8 (2026) § 56.8   Guidelines for determining discriminatory practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P56_S56_8.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 56.9 (2026) § 56.9   Ensuring compliance with this part in Federal financial assistance programs and activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P56_S56_9.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 56.10 (2026) § 56.10   Ensuring compliance with this part in programs and activities conducted by the Department of Defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P56_S56_10.md)

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