# 32 C.F.R. § 725.3 (2026): Authority to act

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_3

## Section

- **Citation:** 32 C.F.R. § 725.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Authority to act
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 32 CFR: National Defense / Chapter VI: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY / Part 725: RELEASE OF OFFICIAL INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION PURPOSES AND TESTIMONY BY DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY PERSONNEL / § 725.3: § 725.3   Authority to act.

## Text

(a) The General Counsel of the Navy, the Judge Advocate General of the Navy, and their respective delegates [hereafter “determining authorities” described in § 725.4(a), shall respond to litigation requests or demands for official DOD information or testimony by DON personnel as witnesses.
(b) If required by the scope of their respective delegations, determining authorities' responses may include: consultation and coordination with the Department of Justice or the appropriate United States Attorney as required; referral of matters proprietary to another DOD component to that component; determination whether official information originated by the Navy may be released in litigation; and determination whether DOD personnel assigned to or affiliated with the Navy may be interviewed, contacted, or used as witnesses concerning official DOD information or as expert or opinion witnesses. Following coordination with the appropriate commander, a response may further include whether installations, facilities, ships, or aircraft may be visited or inspected; what, if any, conditions will be imposed upon any release, interview, contact, testimony, visit, or inspection; what, if any, fees shall be charged or waived for access under the fee assessment considerations set forth in § 725.11; and what, if any, claims of privilege, pursuant to this instruction, may be invoked before any tribunal.

## Nearby sections

- [32 C.F.R. § 725.1 (2026) § 725.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_1.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.2 (2026) § 725.2   Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_2.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.3 (2026) § 725.3   Authority to act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_3.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.4 (2026) § 725.4   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_4.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.5 (2026) § 725.5   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_5.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.6 (2026) § 725.6   Authority to determine and respond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_6.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.7 (2026) § 725.7   Contents of a proper request or demand.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_7.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.8 (2026) § 725.8   Considerations in determining to grant or deny a request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_8.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.9 (2026) § 725.9   Action to grant or deny a request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_9.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.10 (2026) § 725.10   Response to requests or demands in conflict with this instruction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_10.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.11 (2026) § 725.11   Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_11.md)

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