Current DoD policy on use of animals in research

The current Department of Defense (DoD) policy on use of animals in reseach is contained in the DoDD 3216.1 'The Use of Animals in DoD Programs' and its references. This Directive establishes DoD policy for the procurement, transportation, and care of animals used in research, development, testing and evaluation, clinical investigation, and instructional programs of the Department of Defense. This document lists the responsibilities of the Director of Defense Research and Engineering and the Heads of the DoD Components. In addition, it defines the specific responsibilities of the Secretary of the Army. This document will be discussed in some detail as the foundation for all research utilizing animals as test subjects throughout the Department of Defense.