1、 Department of Defense DIRECTIVE NUMBER 5535.4 August 31,1984 Certified Current as of November 21,2003 Incorporating Change 1,November 16,1994 GC,DoD SUBJECT:Copyrighted Sound and Video Recordings 1.PURPOSE This Directive provides policy,prescribes procedures,and assigns responsibilities regarding t
2、he use of copyrighted sound and video recordings within the Department of Defense.2.APPLICABILITY 2.1.This Directive applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense,the Military Departments,the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,the Unified and Specified Commands,and the Defense Agencies(he
3、reafter referred to collectively as DoD Components).2.2.This Directive does not regulate the procurement or use of copyrighted works for authorized official purposes.3.POLICY 3.1.It is DoD policy:3.1.1.To recognize the rights of copyright owners by establishing specific guidelines for the use of cop
4、yrighted works by individuals within the DoD community,consistent with the Departments unique mission and worldwide commitments.3.1.2.Not to condone,facilitate,or permit unlicensed public performance or unlawful reproduction for private or personal use of copyrighted sound or video recordings,using