Conflict of Interest and the CONDOR Missile Program: Report

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Page A-10 - DoD personnel are bound to refrain from any private business or professional activity or from having any direct or indirect financial interest which would place them in a position where there is a conflict between their private interests and the public interests of the United States, particularly those related to their duties and responsibilities as DoD personnel.
Page A-11 - These activities include public ceremonies of mutual interest to industry, local communities, and the department, such as the launching of ships or the unveiling of new weapons systems, industrial activities which are sponsored by or encouraged by the...
Page A-11 - DoD personnel will not solicit or accept any gift, gratuity. favor, entertainment, loan, or any other thing of monetary value either directly or indirectly from any person, firm, corporation, or other entity which: (l) Is engaged or is endeavoring to engage in procurement activities or business or financial transactions of any sort with any agency...
Page A-10 - ... obtained as a result of his Government employment for private gain for himself or another person either by direct action on his part or by counsel, recommendation, or suggestion to another person, particularly one with whom he has family, business, or financial ties. For the purpose of this section "inside information" means information obtained under Government authority which has not become part of the body of public information.
Page A-9 - Disciplinary and other remedial action. (a) A violation of the regulations in this part by an employee or special Government employee may be cause for appropriate disciplinary action which may be in addition to any penalty prescribed by law. (b...
Page A-10 - personal commercial solicitation" refers to those situations where a military member is employed as a sales agent on commission or salary, and contacts prospective purchasers suggesting they buy the commodity, real or intangible, that he Is offering for sale.
Page A-10 - DoD personnel shall avoid any action whether or not specifically prohibited by this part, which might result in, or create the appearance of...
Page A-9 - Violations of this part may be cause for appropriate disciplinary action which may be in addition to any penalty provided by law. (b) This part is in implementation of (1) Executive Order 11222 of May 8, 1965, prescribing Standards of Ethical Conduct for Government Officers and Employees and (2) the Civil Service Commission regulations of October 1, 1965 (5 CFR Part 735).
Page A-49 - Responsibility and authority for the acquisition of major defense systems shall be decentralized to the maximum practicable extent consistent with the urgency and importance of each program. The development and production of a major defense system shall be managed by a single individual (program manager) who shall have a charter which provides sufficient authority to accomplish recognized program objectives. Layers of authority between the program manager and his Component Head shall be minimum....
Page A-12 - Except as provided in paragraph (b) (12) of this section, personnel on official business may not accept contractor-provided transportation, meals or overnight accommodations in connection with such official business so long as Government or commercial transportation or quarters are reasonably available. Where, however, the over-all Government interest would be served by acceptance by DoD members of such transportation or accommodations in specific cases, the order issuing authority may authorize...

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