The Director, USAASO--
a. Serves as the executive agent for DCSOPS on matters pertaining to the NAS. In this capacity the Director is authorized direct contact with other DA elements, Army commands and installations, other military departments, and other government, civil, national, and international agencies. Additional details pertaining to the FAA and NAS are discussed in paragraph 6-3.
b. Serves as the DCSOPS executive agent for developing Army aviation policy for flight procedures and for matters pertaining to flight procedures and aeronautical information. In this capacity the Director is authorized direct contact with other DA elements, Army commands and installations, other military departments, and other government, civil, national, and international agencies.
c. Serves as the DCSOPS executive agent for AAF operational activity impacting on the NAS and provides representation with other DOD, local, State, Federal, national, and international agencies or individuals. Additional details on the AAF and NAS are discussed in paragraph 15-10.