Building Trust and Value Through Accountability, Responsibility, and Excellence

The Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency (PCLT) Directorate unifies key programs governing intelligence oversight, privacy, civil liberties, transparency, and regulations.  Integrating PCLT capabilities across intelligence and non-intelligence activities, PCLT provides independent oversight while supporting the Department of War’s mission with efficient and accountable governance of information and regulatory practices. The Director, PCLT also serves as the Department of War Senior Intelligence Oversight Official, retaining direct access to the Secretary or the Deputy Secretary as circumstances require.

On 16 October 2025, the Secretary of War administratively realigned the Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of War (OATSW) for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency (PCLT) under the Office of the Director of Administration and Management (ODA&M).  The PCLT Directorate retains the same missions, functions, and responsibilities.

VISION


To secure Department’s and public trust through accountability and pursuit of excellence in privacy, civil liberties, and transparency.

MISSION


To deliver policy, process, programs, and oversight that prioritize transparency requirements and principles in all the Department’s actions. ​

CORE TENETS


1. Put the Customer First - Connect, Anticipate, Respond.
2. Own the Outcome - Lead, Communicate, Deliver
3. Make an Impact - Measure, be Accountable, Inspire.
4. Promote Organizational Excellence - Build a Team where Everyone Thrives.
KEY CAPABILITIES:
  • Deliver expert training to workforce 
  • Deliver expert guidance on the application of law 
    and policy to emerging technologies 
  • Deliver current and implementable policies and 
    processes to enable mission 
  • Drive solutions for enterprise use
  • Analyze performance data to improve mission 
  • Enhance effective compliance and data governance
PARTNER WITH US TO:
  • Integrate compliance into mission
  • Train and develop your workforce 
  • Find enterprise and government-wide solutions to 
    save resources, reduce duplication, and improve 
    program efficiency 
  • Share best practices and promote information sharing 
  • Enhance partnerships within DoW and across the 
    federal government 
  • Set conditions for future applicability and build trust 

The PCLT Directorate depends on partnerships with Department of War mission owners to set conditions for future applicability and enhance Department’s missions. To contact us, email us at: osd.pentagon.oatsd-pclt.mbx.correspondence-team@mail.mil