WHS is a DoD Field Activity, under the authority, direction, and control of the Director of Administration and Management (DA&M) in accordance with DoDD 5105.53 .
In performing assigned functions and responsibilities, the WHS Director reports to the DA&M, coordinates and exchanges information and advice with the OSD Principal Staff Assistants (PSAs), the other DoD Component heads, and federal, State, and local agencies having collateral or related responsibilities and functions.