Section 5Sec./Art. 5

Powers and Functions of the Office of the Undersecretary for DTRID. - The Office of the Undersecretary for DTRID shall have the following powers and functions:

(a) Manage and administer a databank for analysis;

(b) Adopt a defense policy to establish defense stockpiles to sustain defense operations during a state of emergency as declared by the Commander-in-Chief until the delivery of sufficient and reliable inventory;

(c) Conduct research and development, on its own or in collaboration with appropriate government agencies, to foster innovation and facilitate technological advancement in support of national defense objectives;

(d) Facilitate technology transfer;

(e) Promote the development of the defense industry;

(f) Establish public-private partnerships;

(g) Set up domestic and foreign collaborations; and

(h) Recommend to and advise the Secretary of National Defense on policies, rules, and regulations for the development of the National Defense Industry and the implementation of this Act.